Dianne Bourbeau
Milford
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Riverside Community Care, excelling in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with healthcare teams. Committed to delivering culturally competent care while adapting swiftly to changing patient needs.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Community Care
Upton, MA
10.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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
Blackstone Millville Regional School District
Blackstone, MA
01.2021 - 06.2023
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
Raynham, MA
07.1986 - 01.2021
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri County Regional Vocational School
Franklin, MA 06-2009
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Community Care
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Blackstone Millville Regional School District
01.2021 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Signature Healthcare Brockton Hospital
07.1986 - 01.2021
Diploma - Licensed Practical Nurse
Tri County Regional Vocational School