Bethany Tubbs
Minden
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Meadowview Health & Rehab
Minden
06.2017 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
STAT Home Health
Sibley
04.2019 - 04.2022
- Administered compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Delivered information regarding care and medications to patients and caregivers in comprehendible terminology.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Immunized patients against influenza and pneumonia to protect vulnerable populations from serious illnesses.
- Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN Wound Care
Cherry Ridge Guest Care
Bastrop
07.2013 - 08.2015
- Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Minimized patient skin breakdown by devising and carrying out skin care plan.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
- Worked with healthcare teams to assess patients, manage wounds and monitor healing.
- Viewed electronic health system records to evaluate patient wound care history, other relevant medical information and prescription medications.
LPN
Lagniappe Healthcare
Bastrop
04.2012 - 02.2013
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
Receptionist
Dr. Keith Calhoun
Monroe
08.2011 - 04.2012
- Greeted visitors, assessed needs and directed to appropriate personnel.
- Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
- Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
- Scheduled and confirmed appointments.
- Prepared, compiled and filed documents as well as reports presented to various parties.
- Delivered administrative support to team members, including making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
- Processed payments and updated accounts to reflect balance changes.
- Directed clients to appropriate personnel to address concerns, resolve complaints or answer account-related questions.
Office Manager
Best Home Health
Monroe
02.2007 - 02.2009
- Maintained confidentiality of records relating to clients' treatment
- Organized and managed medical supply inventory to foster continuous availability of required items.
- Answered incoming phone calls and directed callers to appropriate departments and personnel.
- Transferred written information into databases to maintain consistent, accurate client records and project details.
- Transferred completed work to DON for review and approval.
- Managed weekly payroll duties and submitted data to DON.
- Classified, sorted and filed correspondence, articles, records and other documents to maintain organized filing system.
Education
LPN License - Nursing
NELTC
Bastrop, LA05.2011
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School
Bastrop, LA2004
Skills
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- Counting narcotics
- Documenting incidents
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Tracking symptoms
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient triaging
- Assisting physicians
- Working collaboratively
- Troubleshooting
- Data management
- Medication and IV administration
- Patient Assessment, Care, and Education
- Tracheostomy care
- Electronic Health Records Management
- Gastrostomy tube care
- Diabetes management
- Policy and procedure compliance
- Organization
- Flexible
- Time management
References
References Lakkeitha Martin, LPN ADON Meadowview Health & Rehab Minden, La (318) 393-2808 Evelyn Walker, RN Case Manager STAT Home Health Sibley, La (318) 371-3673 Becky Vaught, LPN ADON Cherry Ridge Guest Care Bastrop, La (318) 281-6933
Timeline
STAT Home Health
04.2019 - 04.2022
LPN
Meadowview Health & Rehab
06.2017 - Current
LPN Wound Care
Cherry Ridge Guest Care
07.2013 - 08.2015
LPN
Lagniappe Healthcare
04.2012 - 02.2013
Receptionist
Dr. Keith Calhoun
08.2011 - 04.2012
Office Manager
Best Home Health
02.2007 - 02.2009
LPN License - Nursing
NELTC
High School Diploma -
Bastrop High School