STEPHANIE McCLUNE

Prepared patients for their procedures, assisted the physicians with Colonoscopy or Endoscopy. Assisted with biopsy collection, prepared specimens to be sent to the lab for pathology, documenting specimens to be sent, Procedure room and scopes cleaned and sanitized and room and new scope tested and set up for the next patient. Strict sanitizing procedures when cleaning scopes and putting them through the machine for sanitation. Storage of scopes.

• 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, obtained specimen to be sent to the lab (blood, urine, sputum, stool and wound cultures),performed catheterizations, inserted Foley catheters, and provided colostomy care, JP drain and ileostomy care, G tube changes, stoma care, wound and trach care.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
• Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
• Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
• Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and verifying patient information.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Participated in ongoing facility education to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
• Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations.
• Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
• Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
• Answered incoming calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
• Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
• Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly.
• 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 and support.
• 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.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing.
• 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.
• Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
• Supported physicians during examinations.
• 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.
• Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
• Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
• Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
• Managed various general office duties such as answering the telephone, paging system, transcribing Drs orders, ordering labs and procedures, scheduling outside appointments, updating families of new orders and appointments.
• Knowledge of data entry into EPIC and PCC.