Heather Boyd
Springfield
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Manor at Elfindale, excelling in geriatric and palliative care. Expert in medication administration and compassionate end-of-life support, significantly enhancing patient comfort and safety. Demonstrates exceptional medical documentation skills and a commitment to maintaining high standards of infection control.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Manor at Elfindale
08.2019 - Current
- 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.
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
CNA
Manor Care
12.2006 - 03.2017
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Ensured prompt response to call lights, addressing patient needs in a timely manner.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
Education
Associate Degree In Nursing - LPN
Ozarks Technical Community College
Springfield, MO07.2019
General -
Kickapoo High School
Springfield Mo05.1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- End-of-life care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Palliative care
- Respiratory care
- Hospice care
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient assessments
Timeline
LPN
Manor at Elfindale
08.2019 - Current
CNA
Manor Care
12.2006 - 03.2017
Associate Degree In Nursing - LPN
Ozarks Technical Community College
General -
Kickapoo High School
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