Terry Copeland
Reading
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
sinking spring nursing and rehab center
Sinking Spring
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Educated patients and families on personalized health management and wellness strategies to enhance understanding and adherence.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and infection control practices.
- Trained new staff on protocols and best practices in nursing care.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, and healthcare team members to ensure clarity and alignment on patient care plans.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Promoted a culture of safety for patients and employees by implementing effective identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention strategies.
- Scheduled follow-up appointments with primary care providers to ensure continuity of care.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Implemented targeted interventions to promote patient wellness and maintain health.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
- Administered medications, monitored ventilation, and performed wound care to ensure optimal health for pediatric patients.
- Provided compassionate nursing care to medically fragile children in home settings.
- Provided physical assessments, medication and chronic disease management to home health patients.
- Identified health issues during home visits and collaborated with physician to determine effective resolution strategies.
- Monitored and documented patient progress meticulously to inform ongoing care plans and improve health outcomes.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Job title.
LPN
Phoebe Berks
wernerville
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored and conveyed vital patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs and input/output measurements to support clinical assessments.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered tests, and interpreted results to assist in accurate patient diagnoses.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School
Lebanon, PA01-2021
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Administering Immunizations
- Nursing supervision
- Tracheostomy Care
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Tracheostomy Management
- Catheter Monitoring
- Patient education
- Recording Vital Signs
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Sample Collection
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Multitasking
- Patient intake
- Rehabilitation Support
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Staff supervision
- Electronic Health Records
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Healthcare Software
- Enteral Nutrition Support
- Specimen collection
- PointClickCare
- Microsoft Office
- Wound Care Coordination
Certification
Iv certified
Timeline
LPN
sinking spring nursing and rehab center
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Phoebe Berks
05.2021 - 08.2023
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
Diploma - Nursing
Lebanon County Area Vocational Technical School