MICHELE BENDER

571-***-**** adsodx@r.postjobfree.com Manassas, VA

PROFESSIONAL NURSE

Dedicated LPN with 6 years experience in varied care settings. I am looking to expand my knowledge and experience while providing expert care to my patients.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Vitas Hospice January 2017 - Present

LPN

Cared for terminally ill patients in the home setting

Provided in home patient care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, patient hygiene and pain control

Assessed for changes in patients and monitored their progression towards end of life

Ordered and administered medications per physician’s orders

Collaborated with medical physician to provide expertise and pain management and comfort measures inherent to the management of systems associated with disease progression

Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary team comprised of physician, social worker, spiritual care, coordinator, personal care assistant, volunteers and family members

Provided physical, emotional, spiritual encouragement and support to patient and their support systems through ongoing education, active listening, validation of feelings and hospice presence.

Private Nurse for Individual Patient December 2015 – August 2017

LPN

Cared for a dementia patient in private home setting

Assisted with activities of daily living (ADL)

Medication administration

Performed glucose and vitals monitoring

Aided in housekeeping and external activities

Scheduled medical appointments and refilled medication

Assisted with therapeutic activities

Manassas Health and Rehab May 2015 – November 2015

LPN

Cared for up to 20 geriatric patients in a facility setting

Ordered and administered medications per physician’s orders

Performed catheterizations, tube feeding, colostomy bag changes, and others as directed by the physician

Assisted physicians with wound care assessments and treatments

Entered treatment and procedure orders into the hospital database

Notified medical team and family of health status changes

Capital Hospice July 2012 – May 2015 LPN

Cared for terminally ill patients in the home setting

Provided in home patient care including, but not limited to, activities of daily living, patient hygiene and pain control

Assessed for changes in patients and monitored their progression towards end of life

Ordered and administered medications per physician’s orders

Collaborated with medical physician to provide expertise and pain management and comfort measures inherent to the management of systems associated with disease progression

Collaborated daily with interdisciplinary team comprised of physician, social worker, spiritual care, coordinator, personal care assistant, volunteers and family members

Provided physical, emotional, spiritual encouragement and support to patient and their support systems through ongoing education, active listening, validation of feelings and hospice presence.

Capital Hospice October 2007 – July 2012

CNA

Provide personal care to the patient in a compassionate and understanding manner consistent with the hospice philosophy

Provided bed, bath and shower as appropriate

Provided wound care as per care plan

Maintain dignity and wishes of terminal patient

Observed, reported and documented changes in patients medical condition

Collaborated with the interdisciplinary medical and support team

Sudley Manor House November 2003 – October 2007 CNA

Fed, bathed, clothed patients, served meals and made beds

Took patients vital signs

Answered call lights and observed changes in patient’s conditions

Administered medication per the physician orders

EDUCATION

National School of Nursing in Allied Health – 2010-2011

CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES

Licensed Practice Nurse

CPR

First Aid

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