Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baptist Health Paducah
06.2023 - Current
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
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.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Health Paducah
11.2019 - 06.2023
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.