Mary Lentz
McKeesport
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience, skilled in medication administration and wound care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining high standards of care and ensuring patient safety in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2022 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans to enhance patient outcomes.
- Educated patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to treatment protocols.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care and coordinate services effectively.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures and best practices, promoting a cohesive work environment.
- Implemented infection control protocols, contributing to improved patient safety within the facility.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments, adjusting care plans based on observed outcomes and progress reports.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient care standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baldwin Health Center
11.2011 - 10.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2009 - 11.2011
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to clinical protocols and patient care standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.1990 - 08.2009
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Connelley Technical Institute And Adult Education Center
Pittsburgh03-1990
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Transcribing orders
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Writing reports
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation
11.2022 - 11.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baldwin Health Center
11.2011 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southwestern Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2009 - 11.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charles Morris Nursing and Rehabilitation
04.1990 - 08.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Connelley Technical Institute And Adult Education Center