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Kelly Dickens

Greenbrier

Summary

Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Baptist Health, excelling in medical documentation and infection control. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through vigilant vital signs monitoring and effective communication. Recognized for implementing efficient care strategies and fostering teamwork across interdisciplinary teams to achieve optimal patient experiences.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Baptist Health
01.2024 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • 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.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Medical-Surgical LPN

Midland Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023
  • Provided comprehensive wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement, and infection prevention measures.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical-surgical care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Enhanced teamwork by coordinating closely with nurses, physicians, therapists, social workers, dietitians across departments to optimize overall patient experience.
  • Efficiently prioritized clinical tasks in response to changing patient needs throughout each shift.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized patient care plans and achieve desired goals.
  • Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing appropriate treatment plans.

Medical-Surgical LPN

Reeves County Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2023
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal patient health.
  • Emergency Room, Postpartum, Labor and Delivery Float

LPN

Medical Center Hospital Odessa
09.2021 - 12.2021

13 Week Covid Contract

LPN

Peterson Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019
  • 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.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.

Instructor/Financial Aid Administrator

Arkansas Beauty School-Conway
02.2004 - 07.2016
  • Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
  • Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
  • Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
  • Initiated new learning methods, eliminating instructional gaps and improving comprehension.

Education

Associate of Science - LPN

UACCM
Morrilton
12-2016

Cosmetology Instructor - Cosmetology Instructor

Arkansas Beauty School Conway
Conway Arkansas
02-2004

Skills

  • Medical documentation
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication administration
  • Catheter care
  • Infection control

Timeline

LPN

Baptist Health
01.2024 - Current

Medical-Surgical LPN

Midland Memorial Hospital
03.2022 - 07.2023

LPN

Medical Center Hospital Odessa
09.2021 - 12.2021

Medical-Surgical LPN

Reeves County Hospital
08.2019 - 07.2023

LPN

Peterson Hospital
03.2017 - 05.2019

Instructor/Financial Aid Administrator

Arkansas Beauty School-Conway
02.2004 - 07.2016

Associate of Science - LPN

UACCM

Cosmetology Instructor - Cosmetology Instructor

Arkansas Beauty School Conway
Kelly Dickens