Dominique Kelley

In my Position as and LPN I completed the following:

• Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
• Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
• Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
• Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
• Implemented evidence-based nursing practices to improve patient health and maintain compliance with regulatory standards.
• Enhanced staff morale by fostering a supportive work environment, recognizing outstanding performance, and addressing concerns effectively.
• Conducted regular staff trainings to ensure competence in clinical skills, improving overall quality of care on the unit.
• Reduced hospital readmissions by implementing effective discharge planning strategies and providing thorough patient education.
• Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.

In my Position as and LPN I completed the following:

• Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Supported the delivery of evidence-based interventions by staying current on best practices in the field of nursing.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
• Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

• In my Position as and LPN I:
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
• Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
• Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

• At this hospital I was trained to work on all care levels and wards as a competent and well rounded nurse
• This included; ER, Gynecology, Cardiology, GI, Pediatrics, Mother Baby, MED Surg, OR, PACU, Pediatric Sedation, oncology, Orthopedic
• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
• Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
• Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
• Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
• Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
• Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
• Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
• Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
• Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.