Gina Baker
Louisville
Summary
Accomplished LPN with a proven track record at Knoxville Rehab Rehabilitation Hospital, adept in medication administration and providing exceptional patient care. Skilled in managing complex wound care and fostering patient resilience, I have significantly contributed to improving healing rates. My expertise in medical documentation and dedication to patient education underscore my comprehensive approach to nursing.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Knoxville Rehab Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
LPN Field Nurse
Assured and Associates
01.2014 - 05.2019
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- 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.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Tenn Tech
Knoxville, TN12.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Catheter care
- Tracheostomy care
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Post operative care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Orthopedic nursing
- Neurological care
- Diagnostic testing
- Medical equipment operation
- IV therapy
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
- Immunization administration
- Physical assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- ADL assistance
- Inpatient care
- Health education
- Medical records management
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Staff direction and task delegation
- EKG administration
Timeline
LPN
Knoxville Rehab Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2019 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Assured and Associates
01.2014 - 05.2019
LPN - Nursing
Tenn Tech
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