Patient Care Practical Nurse

FELICIA POOLE

Seneca, South Carolina ***** 864-***-**** ***********@*****.***

Professional Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 19+ years of experience. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Hardworking, dedicated, and determined to provide the best care to patients/residents.

Skills

Care Planning and Modifications

Needs Assessment

Intravenous Medications

Nursing Intervention Evaluations

Patient Positioning and Transporting

Call Answering and Assistance

Nursing Staff Supervision

Recording Vital Signs

Wound Dressing

Examination and Test Preparation

Conditions Reporting

Equipment Disinfection

Hygiene Support

Specimen Results Interpretation

Sterile Procedures and Techniques

Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Physician Support

Tracheotomy Tubes

Catheter Monitoring

Supporting Daily Living Needs

IV Insertion

Tracking Symptoms

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Intramuscular Injections

Seizure Precautions

Pulse Oximetry Tracking

Oral Conditions

Proper Waste Disposal

Gastric Feeding Tubes

Sanitation and Sterilization

Assessing Residents

Medical Paperwork Processing

Patient Care and Monitoring

Nursing Assistance

Height and Weight Measurement

Dementia Knowledge and Care

Pressure Wound Treatment

Feeding Pumps

Lab Specimens and Collections

HIPAA and Confidentiality Compliance

Patient Charting and Reporting

Dietary Requirements and Restrictions

Medical Equipment Usage

Adaptable and Flexible

Work Planning and Coordination

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding

System (HCPCS) and ICD-9 Coding(currently

ICD-10).

Equipment Assembly

Tracheostomy Care

Patient Medical Histories

Work History

LPN 11/2003 to 11/2022

Prisma Health/Lila Doyle – Seneca, SC

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process. Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients. Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records. Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport. Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments. Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives. Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Epic to keep team informed of changing conditions. Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations. Collaborated with several LPNs, RNs, and Physicans to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

Cared for over 25 to 31 residents each night with quality-driven support. Work Study Student 05/2001 to 05/2002

Tri-County Technical College/ Library – Pendleton, SC Helped with administrative support by managing incoming calls, coordinating files and sorting mail.

Interacted with staff, students, and visitors by phone, email or in-person to provide information. Greeted incoming library students and visitors, answered questions and directed individuals to locations such as card catalog or computer access. Gained operational knowledge and supported departmental needs. Kept office supplies well organized and sufficiently stocked, placing books and magazines promptly back in place.

Received and accurately handled money in payment for checking out books and collecting overdue book payments.

Education

Diploma : Practical Nursing 08/2003

Tri-County Technical College - Pendleton, SC

Associate Of Science 08/2002

Tri-County Technical College - Pendleton, SC

Received Hayden Abney Fulp Memorial Scholarship

Diploma : Medical Assisting 08/2001

Tri-County Technical College - Pendleton, SC

Dean's List July 2001

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