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Theresa Arvie

Ville Platte

Summary

Dedicated LPN with proven expertise in medication administration and compassionate care, honed at Freedom Behavioral. Excelled in delivering high-quality patient care, significantly enhancing patient satisfaction. Skilled in collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, showcasing exceptional communication and empathy. Achieved notable improvements in clinical documentation accuracy, contributing to optimal patient outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

NEW HORIZIONAL BEHAVIORAL
04.2024 - Current

LPN

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL
06.2023 - Current
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
  • Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
  • Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Increased nursing team cohesiveness through active participation in staff meetings and open communication with colleagues.
  • Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

LPN School Nurse

SENIOR VILLAGE NURSING HOME AND REHAB
09.2012 - 06.2023

LPN

Acadiana Medical Clinic
03.2017 - 04.2019

Education

No Degree - NURSING , EKG TECH, NURSING ASSISTANCE, PHLEBOTOMY

SLCC - C.B. Coreil
Ville Platte, LA
12-2010

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Compassionate care
  • Diabetes management
  • End-of-life care
  • Nursing ethics
  • Rehabilitation nursing
  • Respiratory care
  • Disease prevention
  • Psychiatric nursing
  • Cardiac care
  • Behavioral health
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Medical equipment operation
  • Patient hygiene assistance
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Lab specimen collection
  • Patient documention
  • Wound care
  • Vital signs
  • Direct patient care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Patient assessments
  • Medication dispensing
  • Patient care
  • Physical assessment
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Breathing treatments
  • EMR / EHR
  • Documenting intake
  • Caregiving skills
  • Geriatric care
  • Preventive care
  • Emergency response
  • ADL assistance
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Staff supervision
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • [State] licensed practical nurse
  • Educating families
  • Counting narcotics
  • Charting and recording
  • Medical records security
  • Inpatient care
  • Pre-operative care
  • Hospice care

Timeline

LPN

NEW HORIZIONAL BEHAVIORAL
04.2024 - Current

LPN

FREEDOM BEHAVIORAL
06.2023 - Current

LPN

Acadiana Medical Clinic
03.2017 - 04.2019

LPN School Nurse

SENIOR VILLAGE NURSING HOME AND REHAB
09.2012 - 06.2023

No Degree - NURSING , EKG TECH, NURSING ASSISTANCE, PHLEBOTOMY

SLCC - C.B. Coreil
Theresa Arvie