Deborah Collins
Coldwater
Summary
Skilled LPN with over 30 years of LTC experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Senatobia Healthcare And Rehab
Senatobia
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
LPN
Tunica Nursing and Rehab
Tunica
08.2013 - 06.2021
LPN
Diversicare of Batesville Nursing and Rehab
Batesville
02.2017 - 05.2020
LPN
Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Memphis
02.2020 - 04.2020
LPN
Diversicare of Southaven
Southaven
11.2013 - 05.2016
Education
LPN - Nursing
NWCC
Senatobia, MS07-1993
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Care plan coordination
- Supervision of CNA's
Certification
- MS LPN License # 328091
- Issued 08/05/2013 til present
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Senatobia Healthcare And Rehab
10.2024 - 01.2025
LPN
Quince Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2020 - 04.2020
LPN
Diversicare of Batesville Nursing and Rehab
02.2017 - 05.2020
LPN
Diversicare of Southaven
11.2013 - 05.2016
LPN
Tunica Nursing and Rehab
08.2013 - 06.2021
LPN - Nursing
NWCC
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