Terry Copeland
Reading
Summary
Dynamic LPN with extensive experience at Genesis HealthCare, adept at administering intravenous medications and managing wound care. Proven ability to educate patients and families, ensuring adherence to care plans. Strong critical thinking skills enhance patient outcomes while fostering compassionate, patient-centered care. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare in diverse settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
wyomissing rehab and nursing center
Reading
12.2024 - Current
- Provided direct patient care in home and community settings.
- Administered medications following physician orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records.
- Assisted with wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
- Advocated for patient needs, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations and enhancing patient-centered care.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop and adjust individualized care plans, addressing patients' evolving needs and optimizing treatment effectiveness.
- Educated families about home healthcare techniques that can be used to manage a variety of illnesses or injuries.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Delivered comprehensive direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial and physical goals, supporting patients in activities of daily living and promoting independence.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Assembled and utilized medical equipment, including catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers, to support patient care in clinical settings.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Responded to patient calls, assessing their needs and determining the best course of action to provide effective assistance.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- 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.
LPN
Genesis HealthCare
Sinking Spring
02.2024 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Administered medications following physician orders and safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Assisted with wound care, including dressing changes and infection control measures.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans to promote understanding and adherence to treatment.
- Documented patient progress and care activities in electronic health records to ensure continuity of care.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications, and health changes to support informed clinical decisions.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate comprehensive care plans.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Advocated for patient needs while ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Identified potential risk factors for acute illness or injury in the field setting and provided appropriate interventions.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Updated clinical records according to policies and procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures.
- Enforced compliance with hospital and clinic best practices, as well as local, state and federal regulations regarding care and confidentiality.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
Pediatric Home Health Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
04.2021 - Current
- Administered medications, monitored ventilation, and managed wound care to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- 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 while at home care visits and contacted patient's physician to discuss best method for resolution.
- Communicated with patients and family members, providing detailed information regarding care and medications.
- Tracked patient progress through detailed reporting and documentation, facilitating informed care decisions.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to effectively communicate concerns to supervising nurse.
LPN
Phoebe Berks
05.2021 - 08.2023
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored and conveyed critical patient information to healthcare staff, enhancing treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained and recorded patient vital signs and measurements, ensuring accurate assessment of health status.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Collected lab specimens, ordered tests, and interpreted results to support accurate patient diagnoses.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- 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
- Intravenous Medications
- Intramuscular Injections
- Administering Immunizations
- Wound Dressing
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Catheter Monitoring
- Pressure Wound Treatment
- Recording Vital Signs
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Gastric Feeding Tubes
- Lab Specimens and Collections
- Patient Admission
- Rehabilitation Support
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Caregiver education
- Time Management
- Critical Thinking
- PointClickCare
Certification
Iv certified
Timeline
LPN
wyomissing rehab and nursing center
12.2024 - Current
LPN
Genesis HealthCare
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