Customer Service Practical Nurse

LORRAINE BAIZE

Providence, KY ***** 270-***-**** adsgtk@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with progressive career history with direct patient care. Experience with long term care and acute-care environment. Behavioral and dual-diagnosed

(Autistic) medical conditions. Proven ability to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stressed situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. IV Drug therapy management

Insulin medication assistance

Life skills development

Solution-based intervention

PEG-tube enteral feeding

Hospice and palliative care.

Tracheostomy care

Medication administration

Strong clinical judgement

Pt. evaluation admission/discharge

Foley catheter care

Patient Assessments

LPN, 03/2022 to 05/2022

The Villa – Middleton, WI

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

LPN Charge Nurse, 10/2021 to 03/2022

Sunset Healthcare – Union, MO

Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.

Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

SKILLS

WORK HISTORY

manage patient care.

LPN Charge Nurse, 09/2021 to 10/2021

Independence Health – Perryville, MO

Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

LPN Charge Nurse, 05/2021 to 08/2021

Rivervalley Behavioral Health Hospital – Owensboro, KY Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients. Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications. LPN Charge Nurse, 03/2021 to 05/2021

NHC Nursing Home – Knoxville, TN

• Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN. Oversaw daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients. Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.

Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations. Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely. Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.

Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.

LPN Charge Nurse LTC/Acute-care/Psychiatric Nurse, 08/2020 to 02/2021 Sunset Healthcare Solutions – Union, Missouri

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Responded to numerous volatile situations and violent outbreaks to restore safety and security of patients and staff.

Administered medications, including antidepressants, antipsychotics and mood stabilizers as directed by physicians and documented this information on patient charts Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions. LPN-Behavioral Health, 08/2018 to 08/2020

Rivervalley Behavioral Health Hospital – Owensboro, KY Provide exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological and overall care requirements to support daily living needs.

Accurately dispensed and administered patients medications. Updated and organized patients charts and records. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow up care.

Observed behavior and developed behavioral interventions. LPN-charge Nurse/LTC-acute Care, 10/2015 to 08/2018 Henderson Nursing And Rehab – Henderson, KY

Follow physicians orders to prescribe medications/treatments. Providing education, treatments, IV management/therapy, and wound care. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Collected specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Associate of Applied Science: Nursing/Licensed Practical Nurse Madisonville Community College - Madisonville, KY

First Aid/CPR Certified

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