Lauren Chadwell
Newport,TN
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a TN-Multistate license and proven expertise at Middlesboro ARH Pediatrics. Skilled in clinical judgment and patient care, I excelled in improving health outcomes through effective medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration. Committed to fostering patient-centered care while mentoring staff to enhance team competency and care standards. Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middlesboro ARH Pediatrics
03.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tazewell Express Care
03.2017 - 02.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered non-controlled medications, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Claiborne Health and Wellness
01.2015 - 02.2017
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs .
- Administered medications, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to providers, recording changes in medical records.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middlesboro ARH Hospital
12.2013 - 11.2015
- Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Developed patient care plans to address individual needs, promoting faster recovery.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lee County Career And Technical College
Ben Hur, VA05-2014
Associate of Science -
Mountain Empire Community College
Big Stone Gap, VA05-2010
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Immunization administration
- Pediatric care
- Verbal and written communication
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- TN-Multistate licensed practical nurse (License # 96720)
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Attention to detail
- Strong clinical judgment
Certification
BLS Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middlesboro ARH Pediatrics
03.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tazewell Express Care
03.2017 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Claiborne Health and Wellness
01.2015 - 02.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Middlesboro ARH Hospital
12.2013 - 11.2015
Associate of Science - Nursing
Lee County Career And Technical College
Associate of Science -
Mountain Empire Community College
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