Kathy Pack
Hillsville
Summary
Dedicated L.P.N. with extensive experience at Team Nurses, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective monitoring and infection control. Strong clinical judgment and commitment to HIPAA compliance ensure high-quality care delivery in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
L.P.N.
Team Nurses
10.2006 - 08.2013
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Assisted healthcare team in executing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to enhance patient care processes and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented infection control protocols to minimize risks within the healthcare environment.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
L.P.N.
Patrick Memorial Hospital
Stuart, VA
08.1990 - 10.2004
- Administered medications and monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety and well-being.
- Assisted healthcare team in executing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and preventive care strategies.
- Collaborated with nurses and physicians to enhance patient care processes and outcomes.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented infection control protocols to minimize risks within the healthcare environment.
- Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient care delivery.
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
L.P.N.
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
Laurel Fork, VA
08.1993 - 08.2003
- Streamlined workflow processes, improving efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- 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.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
General Studies
New River Community College
Dublin, Virginia, VAGeneral Studies
Wytheville Community College
Wytheville, VALicensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Roanoke, VA08.1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Infection control
- Nursing documentation
- End-of-life care
- Home health care
Timeline
L.P.N.
Team Nurses
10.2006 - 08.2013
L.P.N.
Heritage Hall Nursing Home
08.1993 - 08.2003
L.P.N.
Patrick Memorial Hospital
08.1990 - 10.2004
General Studies
New River Community College
General Studies
Wytheville Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Licensed Practical Nursing
Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Practical Nursing