Home Health LPN Resume Samples

Description :

1. Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the primary nurse on the health care team.
2. Completed over 3,200 hours of clinical work in Pediatric Skilled Nursing.
3. Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
4. Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
5. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to the development and implementation of care plans.
6. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement in more efficient processes and treatments.
7. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
8. Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Experience

0-2 Years

Level

Entry Level

Education

Laws

Description :

1. Supervised non-professional licensed staff.
2. Delivered safe, competent, compassionate patient/family care in the role of Licensed Practical Nurse based on scientific principles, the use of the nursing process, and interdisciplinary teamwork.
3. Provided care appropriate to age group of patients and specific functions on assigned units as described in the unit's scope of practice.
4. Demonstrated the Caring Theory principles as well as provide a therapeutic environment for patients and families.
5. Provided input to the Nurse Manager regarding patient/family needs.
6. Currently helped to manage a case load of 57 patients.
7. Provided wound care, medication management, caregiver training, and connecting  patients with the appropriate community service's.
8. Worked closely with PT, OT, SLP and MSW.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Provides nursing to homebound patients.
2. Provides education with medications, diseases, diets, and other needs that may arise.
3. Monitors and educates patients with diabetes.
4. Sets patients up for in home therapies, monitor post op patients after knee, heart, and other surgeries.
5. Reports and receives orders from Physicians as needed.
6. Provides patients with personal care on a as needed bases.
7. Gives patients the best care as it is a top priority to ensure them a quick recovery and to be satisfied with the care they receive.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Nursing

Description :

1. Proactively and efficiently provided care to six trach/vent, g-tube, transplanted, Autistic, ileostomy, and CP children ranging from ages 5 to 15 years.
2. Administered medications by multiple routes, including hourly nebulizer treatments when off ventilator.
3. Performed narcotic counts at change of shift, inform family of need to refill medications.
4. Performed gentle range of motion and repositioning frequently, along with the use of orthopedic braces and splints (DAFOs, TLSOs).
5. Restocked and reorganized all medical equipment, including maintenance care for medical equipment (suction machines, neb machines, oxygen tanks, etc.).
6. Responsible for Constant patient teaching involving care, and including academics.
7. Escorted clients outside of home for recreational activities, including packing a day bag.
8. Maintained clean and safe environment for clients.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Provides services within the scope of practice as defined by the state laws governing the practice of nursing, in accordance with the plan of care, and in coordination with other members of the health care team. May not alter the plan of care.
2. Responsible for assigned, visits patient and provides nursing care according to plan of care.
3. Participates in the in-service program according to LHC policy.
4. Completes a progress note for each visit, and submits progress notes to the agency daily.
5. Participates in the QA/QI plan and process.
6. Continually observes and reports the patients nursing needs. Instructs the patients family in the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient.
7. Observes, records, and reports to the supervising nurse and/or physician the patient's response to treatment and changes inthe patient's condition.
8. Adheres to and participates in the Care Management process.
9. Participates in staff conference regarding patient care.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Diploma

Description :

1. Responsible for Home visits to recently discharged patients from hospital.
2. Performs physical assesments, wound care simple and complicated, out patient lab draws.
3. Responsible for efficient and timely response of coordination of care from nurses to patients and families.
4. Responsible for accuracy and consistency of delivery of care along all disciplines as provided in medical records in accordance with the approved plan of care.
5. Responsible for smooth, timely, professional, and appropriate flow and sharing of information among all disciplines.
6. Responsible for overall coordination of care provided to families and patients.
7. Collects and faxes progress reports for patients.

Experience

7-10 Years

Level

Management

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Conducts skilled home health visits of patients to home, skilled facility and assisted living community.
2. Assesses conditions of patients in a day -to-day basis Reports to SN for any changes of condition of patients Performs various nursing procedures as ordered by MD Performed wound care, blood sugar checks, insulin administration to diabetic patients, PT-INR testing, catheterization, ostomy care, GT care and feeding, blood pressure monitoring.
3. Reviews all the medications, identify possible interactions Conducts health teachings according to plan of care and diagnosis.
4. Reports to MD for any changes of condition and carrying out MD's order.
5. Updates and performs electronic charting after every visit Accomplishments Practiced and enhanced nursing skills in performing nursing procedures.
6. Creates a good relationship between patient, MD and family in patient care.
7. Manages and follows up with RN, Case Managers regarding admission/email patient’s records.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Bachelors

Description :

1. Performed selected skilled actions in the provision of; curative, preventative, or palliative home health care.
2. Taught the patient and/or caregiver on all disease processes and treatments as ordered by MD.
3. Identified the effects of social and economic climates of clients and provided for the emotional and social safety of clients Performed specialized procedures, preparation, implementation, and continuation of the client care plan.
4. Observed, recorded, and reported patient symptoms, reactions, and changes.
5. Prepared and administered medications and IV's as ordered by MD.
6. Provided wound care as ordered by MD.
7. Performed blood glucose levels, PT/INR, and all other medical treatments as ordered by MD.

Experience

5-7 Years

Level

Executive

Education

Certification

Description :

1. Performs skilled visits, med and disease process teaching Communicate with other staff involved in pt care, and With physician.
2. Performs wound care. Obtains spec For lab tests.
3. Provides nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse and according to the plan of care derived from physician's orders and Registered Nurse assessment.
4. Provides nursing care in accordance with Agency patient care and general medical policies.
5. Performs selected nursing procedures such as: o Administration of medications and treatments prescribed by the physician.
6. Prepares and cares of patients receiving specialized treatments administered by the physician or the professional nurse.
7. Administers medications and treatments that are assigned by the Registered Nurse and/or Nursing Supervisor listed on the plan of care, and records these with accuracy and completeness.

Experience

10+ Years

Level

Senior

Education

Associate

Description :

1. Administers prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
2. Observes patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
3. Measures and records patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
4. Works as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
5. Assembles and uses equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
6. Evaluates nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
7. Assigns 6 patients a day to visit and make assessment.
8. Responsible for education the patient as to side affects of medication, document side affects, contact Provider as needed.
9. Interactd with patients in their home and assist them in their disease process.

Experience

2-5 Years

Level

Junior

Education

Psychology