Katie Mattingly
Brandenburg
Summary
Experienced LPN with a strong background in compassionate care and clinical judgment. Skilled in developing personalized treatment plans and fostering collaboration among healthcare teams, leading to improved patient satisfaction and safety.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
Louisville, KY
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in home settings.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop personalized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on disease management and health promotion strategies.
- Assisted with wound care, catheterization, and other nursing procedures.
- Evaluated patient progress and adjusted care based on feedback and assessments.
- Streamlined documentation processes using electronic health record systems for accuracy.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction with compassionate, individualized nursing services tailored to their unique needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through clear communication skills that foster trust within the nurse-patient relationship.
- Utilized evidence-based practices in administering nursing care that aligned with industry best practices and promoted positive results.
- Collaborated with other nurses to provide seamless coverage during shift changes ensuring continuity of safe quality patient care.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
- Worked closely with healthcare staff to devise personalized care plans adaptive to changing patient needs by detailing treatment methods, dosage and duration.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
LPN Office Nurse
Norton Healthcare
Louisville, KY
02.2018 - 02.2022
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Assisted in the coordination of patient schedules, enhancing overall clinic efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies during office visits.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical practices and office procedures to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times and enhanced service delivery efficiency.
- Conducted regular training sessions on compliance standards and best practices for office operations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
- Enhanced patient care by effectively administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Implemented infection control measures throughout the office environment to maintain a safe atmosphere for both staff members and patients alike.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities for professional development purposes while staying apprised of industry best practices and emerging healthcare trends.
- Contributed to ongoing quality improvement initiatives within the practice by offering insights based on clinical expertise and patient feedback analysis.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Educated patients and families on disease processes, medications and treatments.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
- Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
LPN Office Nurse
Breckenridge Memorial Hospital
Hardinsburg, KY
10.2013 - 02.2018
- Conducted thorough assessments of vital signs, lab results, and physical status to identify potential concerns and inform appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate medical records for over 100 patients, ensuring timely updates and efficient communication between healthcare providers.
- Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
- Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Educated patients on health management and preventive care strategies during office visits.
LPN Office Nurse
ULP Physicians
Louisville, KY
10.2008 - 10.2013
- Assisted in the coordination of patient schedules, enhancing overall clinic efficiency.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress in electronic health records systems.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
- Mentored junior nursing staff in clinical practices and office procedures to ensure high-quality care delivery.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced patient wait times and enhanced service delivery efficiency.
- Conducted regular training sessions on compliance standards and best practices for office operations.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within the healthcare system.
- Served as a liaison between patients and healthcare providers, facilitating clear communication regarding treatment plans and expectations.
- Promoted patient safety and comfort during office visits by attentively monitoring their condition and promptly addressing any concerns or discomforts expressed.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Demonstrated adaptability by efficiently managing unexpected changes in schedules or staffing situations without compromising patient care quality or timeliness of services rendered.
- Provided health education to patients on various topics such as medication management, disease prevention, and self-care strategies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for each patient based on their specific needs.
- Prepared patients for diagnostic testing procedures by explaining the process, providing reassurance, and answering any questions they may have.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing/RN
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
Sellersburg, IN01.2028
LPN - Nursing
Spencerian College of Nursing
Louisville, KY05.2008
Skills
- Catheter care
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care
- Health promotion
- Disease prevention
- Ethical practice
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Neurological care
- Cardiac care
- Quality improvement
- Orthopedic care
- Motivational interviewing
- Behavioral health
- Confidentiality
- Pediatric nursing
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Vitals collection
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Acute care
- Disease prevention strategies
- Compassionate care
- Documentation
- Progress monitoring
- Patient advocacy
- Health education
- Physician collaboration
- Care plan development
- Individualized treatment plans
- Medical equipment operation
- Care plan management
- Resource referrals
- Healthcare management
- Care coordination
- Patient charts
- Nurse training
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Responsible and dependable
- Wound care
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
- Attention to detail
- Patient charting
- Activities of daily living adls
- Critical thinking
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable and flexible
- Needs assessment
- Patient observation
- Call answering and assistance
- Intravenous medications
- Patient support
- Patient positioning and transporting
- Conditions reporting
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Nursing staff supervision
- Equipment assembly
- Management team support
- Equipment inspection
- Procedure explanation
- Performance monitoring
- Analytical thinking
- Dietary requirements and restrictions
- Conflict resolution
- Care planning and modifications
- Work planning and coordination
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - 2008-current
Daisy Award
Daisy Award Recipient 2022
The DAISY award honors extraordinary nurses worldwide, with recipients recognized for compassion, skill, and patient-centered care. This award is nominated by peers and honors nurses who demonstrate exceptional care, leadership, and empathy towards patients and families
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Norton Healthcare Audubon Hospital
02.2022 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Norton Healthcare
02.2018 - 02.2022
LPN Office Nurse
Breckenridge Memorial Hospital
10.2013 - 02.2018
LPN Office Nurse
ULP Physicians
10.2008 - 10.2013
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing/RN
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
LPN - Nursing
Spencerian College of Nursing