Kati Fitch
Fayetteville
Summary
Dedicated LPN at Twin Oaks Assisted Living, skilled in patient care and medication administration. Enhanced care quality through effective communication and meticulous documentation in electronic medical records. Proven ability to foster trust with patients and families, while optimizing team performance and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Twin Oaks Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Administered medications, including oral, topical and injections, and monitored patient responses to ensure effective treatment.
School Nurse
Meritus Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Administered medication to students as prescribed by physicians to provide necessary treatment and manage health conditions.
- Monitored ongoing medical conditions such as asthma or diabetes, adjusting care plans accordingly to maintain optimal student wellness levels.
- Supported students with special needs by coordinating individualized healthcare plans and working closely with the interdisciplinary team.
- Managed immunization compliance within the school population to prevent the spread of communicable diseases.
- Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students.
- Assessed students'' physical and emotional well-being during daily clinic visits, providing appropriate care or referrals as needed.
LPN Charge Nurse
Diakon Senior Living - Hagerstown
04.2016 - 03.2020
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN Admission Nurse
SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
02.2015 - 06.2016
- Identified areas for improvement within the admissions department by participating in regular quality assurance audits and implementing recommended changes where applicable.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills by consistently conveying pertinent information about incoming patients to medical staff, ensuring seamless continuity of care during transitions between healthcare providers.
- Enhanced patient care by conducting thorough admission assessments and developing individualized care plans.
- Educated patients and families on their treatment plans, medications, and self-care techniques to empower them as active participants in their own health management.
- Attended in-house trainings and continuing education classes.
- Provided physicians and other medical personnel with patient assessment details and answered patient care-related questions.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - General
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD05-2012
Licensed Pratice Nurse Certification - Exp. Date 2/28/2027
Hagerstown Community College
Hagerstown, MD05-2012
Skills
- Patient care
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Care plan development
- Inventory control and optimization
- Electronic health record (EHR) system
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Problem-solving and critical thinking
- Time management and organizational skills
- Microsoft Office and Microsoft Excel
- Outlook
- Collaborative teamwork
- Transcribing orders
- Understanding Healthcare Regulations
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) - Exp. 09/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse State of MD- LP49994 Exp. 2/28/2027
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Twin Oaks Assisted Living
08.2023 - Current
School Nurse
Meritus Medical Center
03.2020 - 08.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Diakon Senior Living - Hagerstown
04.2016 - 03.2020
LPN Admission Nurse
SpiriTrust Lutheran Home Care & Hospice
02.2015 - 06.2016
Associate Degree in Nursing - General
Hagerstown Community College
Licensed Pratice Nurse Certification - Exp. Date 2/28/2027
Hagerstown Community College
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