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Laura Ryan

Taylor Mill

Summary

Dedicated LPN excelling in compassionate client care and medication management. Expert in documentation and patient advocacy, I developed customized care plans that enhanced patient outcomes. Committed to promoting nutrition and health, I effectively collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize treatment strategies.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Care Giver

Senior Helpers
08.2015 - 04.2025
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments, and shopping trips.
  • Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.

LPN

Home Health Services
05.2013 - 08.2015
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.

School Nurse

Aurora Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2013
  • Participated in development of school safety plans to address areas of concern.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Oversaw health services for school of 500+ students and faculty.
  • Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
  • Provided support to students with special needs and disabilities to deliver appropriate care and meet educational needs.
  • Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies.
  • Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
  • Educated students on various health topics to promote overall health and wellbeing.
  • Assessed student health and identified potential health concerns to provide appropriate care.
  • Screened for infectious diseases to help prevent spreading within school community.

Medical Program Manager

Active Day
11.2009 - 08.2012
  • Ordered all pharmacy supplies and kept check on inventory levels.
  • Established and maintained effective communication with staff, physicians and community organizations to promote high quality patient care.
  • Created customized care plans, working with hospital staff and families to assess and meet individual needs.
  • Developed and updated policies and procedures, maintaining compliance with guidelines relating to HIPAA, benefits administration and general liability.
  • Conducted routine facility inspections, identifying areas needing improvement and eliminating hazards posed to staff and residents for continued compliance with associated regulations.
  • Liaised with other healthcare professionals to develop comprehensive patient care plans and provide highest quality of care.

Float Pool Nurse

Health Alliance
05.2006 - 11.2009
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
  • Protected critically ill patients from unnecessary risks by limiting visitors, using proper PPE, and using strong infection control procedures.
  • Worked with intubated and ventilated patients, monitoring and reporting on conditions to maintain stats within optimal levels.
  • Documented work in hospital system and updated patients' charts with orders and observations.
  • Delivered top-notch care exceeding department, hospital and Joint Commission standards.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to assess, plan and implement evidence-based patient care.
  • Oversaw various aspects of telemetry by vasoactive drugs, thrombolytic therapy, dysrhythmia interpretation, and chest tubes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rosedale Manor
05.2005 - 05.2006
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Education

Nursing

Gateway Community College
Edgewood, KY
05-2005

Skills

  • Documentation
  • Compassionate client care
  • Medication coordination
  • Nutrition
  • Respectful and compassionate
  • Medication management
  • Patient advocacy

Timeline

Care Giver

Senior Helpers
08.2015 - 04.2025

LPN

Home Health Services
05.2013 - 08.2015

School Nurse

Aurora Elementary School
08.2012 - 05.2013

Medical Program Manager

Active Day
11.2009 - 08.2012

Float Pool Nurse

Health Alliance
05.2006 - 11.2009

Licensed Practical Nurse

Rosedale Manor
05.2005 - 05.2006

Nursing

Gateway Community College

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