Patient Care Medical Records
Resume:
Stacey Meesak
Floor Nurse
Marengo, IL *****
*********@*****.***
Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a Nursing Home environment. Responsible LPN with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 8 years of experience in healthcare.
Work Experience
Floor Nurse
Willow Nursing Home - Marengo, IL
April 2009 to July 2009
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Followed infection control procedures.
Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases.
Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Obtained vitals for a floor of 25 patients per shift. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Tested glucose and administered injections.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Floor Nurse
Countryside Care Center - Aurora, IL
April 2005 to January 2008
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Managed caseload of 20 clients, providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
Completed clinical rotations in Geriatrics.
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient. Tested glucose and administered injections.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
G-tubes and Vent Care
Education
Associate's in Nursing
Joilet Junior College - Joliet, IL
2004
High school diploma or GED
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: January 2024
State: IL
Skills
• Attention to Detail
• Dementia Care
• Alzheimer's Care
• Vital Signs
• Nursing
• Home Care
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