Deborah OBrien
St Louis
Summary
Dedicated LPN with many years of experience in the field of nursing. In hospitals, assisted living facilities and in home care facilities.
Medications and treatments given, Injections given, acc-checks done, vital signs and I.V, certified, blood, urine and sputum specimens collected. And am a Team player.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Phoenix Home Health and Hospice
St Louis
06.2017 - 12.2025
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and patient needs.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Provided nursing care to patients in private homes according to established standards and practices.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating all pertinent information regarding client's status to other healthcare providers involved in their treatment plan.
- Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Facilitated medication management and monitored for side effects or allergic reactions.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients during home visits.
- Assisted with mobility and exercises to promote physical well-being.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
LPN, Private Duty
Deer Valley Home Health
St Louis
06.2017 - 10.2024
- Provided direct patient care and assistance with daily living activities.
- Administered medications according to physician orders and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Maintained accurate patient records in compliance with regulations.
- Ensured a safe and clean environment for patients during home visits.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
- Performed direct patient care such as bathing, dressing changes, catheterization management, tube feedings .
- Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
- Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
- Provided instruction on use of durable medical equipment such as oxygen tanks and nebulizers for improved quality of life at home.
- Assessed patient condition by taking vital signs and performing physical examinations.
- Provided nursing care to patients in private homes according to established standards and practices.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately communicating all pertinent information regarding client's status to other healthcare providers involved in their treatment plan.
- Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
- Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
- Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN Field Nurse
St. Agnes
St Louis
04.2015 - 2017
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care providers and specialists when needed.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation tasks such as obtaining informed consent prior to surgery or administering preoperative medications.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Field Nurse
Nazareth Living Center
St Louis
10.2010 - 04.2015
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Assisted with daily living activities to promote patient independence.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
LPN Field Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
St Louis
03.2005 - 10.2010
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Provided counseling services regarding chronic diseases such as diabetes or hypertension to help patients manage their condition more effectively.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Coordinated referrals between primary care providers and specialists when needed.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation tasks such as obtaining informed consent prior to surgery or administering preoperative medications.
- Conducted medical tests such as x-rays or electrocardiograms to diagnose medical conditions.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding And Billing
Anthem College
Fenton, MO04-2012
LPN Diploma
San-Ford Brown College
Saint Charles, MO07-2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic medical records
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient education
- Infection control
- Disease management
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Immunization administration
- Documenting intake
- Documentation accuracy
- ADL assistance
- Medical records security
- Caring for wounds
- Tracking symptoms
- Maintaining nutrition
- HIPAA compliance
- Tuberculosis testing
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Samples collection
- Medication dispensing
- Preoperative care
- Missouri licensed practical nurse
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Geriatric care
- Inpatient care
- Direct patient care
- Diabetes management
- Emergency response
- Patient intake
- End-of-life care
- Psychotropic medications
- Documenting incidents
- Vital signs
- Licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Anatomy
- Caregiving skills
- Patient safety protocols
- Preventive care
- Palliative care
- Transcribing orders
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Team collaboration
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Phoenix Home Health and Hospice
06.2017 - 12.2025
LPN, Private Duty
Deer Valley Home Health
06.2017 - 10.2024
LPN Field Nurse
St. Agnes
04.2015 - 2017
LPN Field Nurse
Nazareth Living Center
10.2010 - 04.2015
LPN Field Nurse
St. Anthony's Medical Center
03.2005 - 10.2010
Associate of Applied Science - Medical Coding And Billing
Anthem College
LPN Diploma
San-Ford Brown College