Rachel Dufrene
Norco
Summary
Dynamic LPN Team Lead at Ochsner Destrehan offering over 10 years of experience, providing comprehensive care in settings. Proven clinical leadership and exceptional communication skills. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices. Passionate about delivering compassionate healthcare, I thrive in collaborative environments to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Strengths include leadership skills, critical thinking, and the ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Ochsner
Destrehan
07.2024 - Current
- Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, as well as other health professionals, and administrative staff to ensure optimal patient outcomes, patient assessments and interventions.
- Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care services.
- Provide clinical leadership and direction to the MA team to ensure quality patient care.
- Respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations requiring immediate attention.
- Manage inventory control systems related to medications and supplies.
- Promote professional growth by providing guidance and support to individual staff members regarding career advancement opportunities.
- Educate patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administer medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Assist physicians and nurse practitioners with special procedures.
- Deliver emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote a compassionate environment.
- Collaborate with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care.
- Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Obtain temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Collect urine, nasal mucus and throat mucus from patients to perform tests.
- Measure and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Guarantee exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication.
- Perform triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Chart changes in patient conditions and discuss concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answer patient calls, patient messages, identify issues, and determine how best to provide assistance within parameters established by LPN scope and facility.
LPN School Nurse
St. Charles Parish School Board
Luling
09.2013 - 05.2024
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
- Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student healthcare needs.
- Managed medication administration and maintained related documentation.
- Attended faculty meetings to provide updates on student health issues.
- Assessed health needs of students and provided appropriate nursing care.
- Provided crisis intervention services during times of emotional distress.
- Monitored immunization records and ensured compliance with state regulations.
- Coordinated referrals to outside healthcare providers as necessary.
- Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
- Reviewed student files for accuracy prior to the start of each school year.
- Conducted vision, hearing, and other required screenings for students.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Performed first aid and CPR when needed and documented incidents accordingly.
- Actively participated in professional development activities related to nursing practice.
- Coordinated with families, school personnel and healthcare professionals on behalf of students to advocate for healthcare needs and provide medical information to appropriate parties.
- Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.
- Reported pertinent information to authorities in cases of child endangerment, neglect or abuse.
- Administered prescription medication to students.
- Applied sound decision-making process to school nursing practice.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Communicated with students about feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Documented observations of student behavior, complaints or physical symptoms.
- Communicated with students and families with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore student health.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Documented student medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in student conditions and discussed concerns with parents, supervising nurse, and healthcare provider when warranted.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess student needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
LPN Wound Care Nurse/CNA Supervisor
Luling Living Center
Luling
03.2012 - 03.2015
- Maintained detailed records of all wound care activities and treatments provided.
- Conducted wound care treatments such as debridement, dressing changes, irrigation and application of topical medications.
- Ordered laboratory tests as needed for diagnosis of underlying conditions that may affect wound healing processes.
- Monitored vital signs during wound care procedures to ensure patient safety.
- Instructed nursing staff on proper documentation related to wound care treatments.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive patient care.
- Reported any unusual symptoms or changes in a patient's condition immediately to the supervising physician.
- Administered prescribed medications related to wound healing process.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop appropriate treatment plans for wounds according to medical protocols.
- Ensured proper disposal of contaminated materials used in the course of treating wounds.
- Provided one-on-one mentoring sessions with CNAs to help them develop necessary skills.
- Managed disciplinary actions when appropriate according to facility policy.
- Facilitated resolution of grievances filed by CNA employees against management or other departments.
- Identified potential areas for improvement in CNA practices and developed strategies to address them.
- Assisted in developing schedules for CNA staff ensuring adequate coverage during all shifts.
- Monitored the quality of care provided by CNAs to ensure compliance with standards.
- Reviewed incident reports involving CNAs and took corrective action as needed.
- Participated in recruitment activities such as interviewing prospective candidates for open positions within the department.
- Organized and conducted monthly staff meetings to ensure clear communication of expectations.
- Interacted with patients, families, physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists as needed.
- Conducted weekly in-service trainings for CNA staff on new policies and procedures.
- Resolved conflicts between CNAs or between CNAs and other departments as needed.
- Performed regular evaluations of CNAs to assess their competency level in providing patient care.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA12-2026
Associate of Science - Biology
Delgado Community College
New Orleans, LA05-2024
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
South Central Louisiana Technical College
Reserve12-2011
Skills
- Venipuncture
- Communication skills
- Adaptability
- Inventory management
- Clinical leadership
- Epic software proficiency
- Effective communication
- Staff supervision
- Time management
Timeline
LPN Team Lead
Ochsner
07.2024 - Current
LPN School Nurse
St. Charles Parish School Board
09.2013 - 05.2024
LPN Wound Care Nurse/CNA Supervisor
Luling Living Center
03.2012 - 03.2015
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Delgado Community College
Associate of Science - Biology
Delgado Community College
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
South Central Louisiana Technical College
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