Holli Lavender
Star City
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Drew Memorial Health Systems, enhancing patient outcomes through expert wound care and vital signs monitoring. Skilled in diabetes management and effective family communication, consistently delivering compassionate care and clinical excellence. Demonstrates strong clinical judgment and a commitment to HIPAA compliance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Springs of Pine Bluff
03.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Drew Memorial Health Systems
04.2019 - 05.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Plus
01.2016 - 12.2018
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
Pine Bluff, AR12.2016
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA Compliance
- Wound Care
- Clinical judgment
- Diabetes management
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Breathing Treatments
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Springs of Pine Bluff
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Drew Memorial Health Systems
04.2019 - 05.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Plus
01.2016 - 12.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Southeast Arkansas College
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