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Rebecca Meiners

Allentown

Summary

Compassionate LPN with over 17 years of experience in direct patient care and clinical documentation. Proven ability to implement individualized care plans and educate patients and families, driving improved health outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Overview

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Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Mosser Nursing Home
Trexlertown, PA
2009 - Current
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare team to create individualized care plans for residents' specific needs.
  • Educated patients and families on medication management and health maintenance practices.
  • Assisted nursing staff in daily care routines, enhancing resident comfort and safety.
  • Documented patient progress and reported changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
  • Mentored new nursing aides, fostering skills development and adherence to care protocols.
  • Implemented infection control measures, significantly reducing risk of healthcare-associated infections.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

Medical Supervisor

Biomat Plasma Center
Allentown, PA
01.2008 - 06.2009
  • Supervised plasma collection procedures to maintain compliance with health regulations and safety standards.
  • Conducted physicals to evaluate prospected donors.
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing efficient medical protocols and supervisory practices.
  • Maintained a safe and healthy work environment by enforcing strict adherence to infection control protocols, minimizing the risk of communicable diseases.
  • Initially took this job until my agency contract was over so that I could then apply for a facility for full time work. I ended up enjoying working here and only left because the company decided to close this center down and I did not want to transfer to the Reading center at this time although I was offered to do so.

LPN Long Term Care

Holy Family Manor
Bethlehem, PA
02.2007 - 07.2007
  • Educated patients and families on health management, fostering adherence to treatment plans and lifestyle changes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards.
  • Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices, promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Streamlined workflow processes by identifying inefficiencies, leading to enhanced team productivity and patient outcomes.
  • Utilized training opportunities to become efficient in hands on tasks.

LPN Agency Nurse

MARS Staffing
Lehigh Valley, PA
2007 - 2007

Since I was new to the Lehigh Valley and wasn't sure where I wanted to work I Collaborated with an agency to explore various job opportunities to get to know the different facilities and where I would be a good fit.

Wound Care Nurse

Med Air Consultants NY Hyperbarics
Bethpage, NY And Southampton, NY
01.2006 - 01.2007
  • Assessed patient conditions to determine appropriate wound management strategies.
  • Administered wound care treatments following established protocols and guidelines.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and treatment plans.
  • Educated patients and families on post-treatment care and preventive measures.
  • Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient progress and treatment efficacy.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety during wound care procedures.
  • Treated and carefully tended to vascular and diabetic ulcers.
  • Assessed and treated draining of wounds and burns.
  • Provided emotional support to patients coping with chronic or complex wounds, facilitating resilience during rehabilitation efforts.
  • monitored hyperbaric oxygen treatments

Pre K Teacher

Snyder Union Mifflin Child Developement Centers
Lewisburg, PA
2000 - 2004
  • Developed and implemented engaging lesson plans to promote early childhood learning.
  • Fostered a nurturing classroom environment that encouraged social and emotional development.
  • Collaborated with parents to support children's educational progress and well-being.
  • Observed and assessed student performance, adapting teaching strategies.
  • Worked with an integrated program of traditional preschool, child care, and head start.

Education

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Harrisburg Area Community College
Harrisburg, PA
05-2000

Certificate of Practical Nursing - LPN

Eastern Suffolk Boces School of Practical Nursing
Bellport, NY
09-2006

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Wound care
  • Catheter care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Infection control
  • Diabetes management
  • Physical assessment
  • Geriatric care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Compassionate care

Certification

  • PN275033 (state License number)
  • Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse: mandated and permissive reporting in Pennsylvania certificate is active.
  • current CPR and basic life support training through the American Heart Association.

Timeline

Medical Supervisor

Biomat Plasma Center
01.2008 - 06.2009

LPN Long Term Care

Holy Family Manor
02.2007 - 07.2007

Wound Care Nurse

Med Air Consultants NY Hyperbarics
01.2006 - 01.2007

LPN

Mosser Nursing Home
2009 - Current

LPN Agency Nurse

MARS Staffing
2007 - 2007

Pre K Teacher

Snyder Union Mifflin Child Developement Centers
2000 - 2004

Certificate of Practical Nursing - LPN

Eastern Suffolk Boces School of Practical Nursing

Associate of Science - Early Childhood Education

Harrisburg Area Community College
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