Janice Starnes
Powell
Summary
Seasoned LPN Triage Nurse and Private Duty Caregiver, praised for compassionate care and efficient medication administration. At UT Hospice, led initiatives improving patient safety and care coordination, leveraging skills in geriatric nursing and infection control. Known for fostering patient independence and advocating effectively, ensuring comprehensive end-of-life care. Achieved positive feedback from families and healthcare teams alike.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Triage Nurse
UT Hospice
08.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop patient care plans.
- Documented patient information using healthcare management software.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Educated patients on medication management and lifestyle adjustments.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Private Duty Caregiver
Darla Lair
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided compassionate care for patients, resulting in positive feedback from families.
- Administered medications accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper dosages and timely treatments.
- Promoted proper nutrition by preparing balanced meals tailored specifically to individual dietary needs.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, providing emotional support during difficult time.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
Private Duty Caregiver
Wanda Kennedy
01.2015 - 12.2019
- Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
- Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
- Advocated for client''s needs and preferences during healthcare team meetings or family discussions to ensure their voices were heard and respected.
- Assisted clients with daily living activities such as grooming, bathing, dressing, and feeding for increased comfort and independence.
- Coordinated appointments and transportation services for clients requiring medical or personal visits outside the home.
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs for accurate health records and timely reporting to medical professionals.
- Cleaned house, ran errands, managed laundry, and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Changed dressings, bandages, and binders to maintain proper healing and sanitary measures.
Education
LPN2 - Nursing
Tennessee Tech
Knoxville, TN05-2002
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Compassionate care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
Timeline
LPN Triage Nurse
UT Hospice
08.2021 - Current
Private Duty Caregiver
Darla Lair
05.2021 - 08.2021
Private Duty Caregiver
Wanda Kennedy
01.2015 - 12.2019
LPN2 - Nursing
Tennessee Tech
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