KATHLEEN ELLSWORTH
North Adams
Summary
LPN with expertise in creating individualized care plans and delivering patient education. Proficient in monitoring vital signs and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure patient safety and recovery in home health environments. Focused on enhancing patient outcomes through tailored care strategies and strong relationships with patients and healthcare professionals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Visiting Nurse
CWHH
BERKSHIRE COUNTY MA
08.2017 - Current
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Provided skilled nursing care to patients in home settings.
- Implemented infection control measures to ensure patient safety.
- Performed patient assessments and developed individualized care plans.
- Maintained open communication between primary caregivers, physicians, case managers, therapists, insurance companies.
- Instructed family members on proper techniques for administering medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used during visits and modified plan of care accordingly.
- Utilized electronic medical records software for documentation of patient visits and progress notes.
- Educated patients about disease processes, self-care skills, medication management, nutrition and dietary requirements, safety issues.
- Conducted community outreach programs educating individuals on preventive healthcare measures.
- Monitored vital signs of patients in their homes and reported any changes to the physician.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to ensure optimal home health care services were provided.
- Assessed need for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers prior to discharge from facility settings.
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to patients with diverse physical needs and conditions.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing hands-on nursing care in the home setting.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs and documented in confidential medical records.
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN VISITING NURSE
Amedysis Home Health
PITTSFIELD
06.2012 - 07.2017
- Provided direct patient care in home settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Conducted health assessments and documented vital signs accurately in patient records.
- Educated patients and families on managing health conditions and treatment options.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Assisted with daily living activities, promoting independence and quality of life.
- Coordinated follow-up appointments and referrals to specialists as needed.
- Maintained compliance with healthcare regulations and infection control protocols.
- Managed a caseload of 10-15 patients per day providing quality nursing care based upon established standards of practice within an assigned geographic area.
- Monitored vital signs of patients in their homes and reported any changes to the physician.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care.
- Utilized electronic medical records software for documentation of patient visits and progress notes.
- Instructed family members on proper techniques for administering medications and treatments according to physician's orders.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families dealing with chronic illnesses or end-of-life situations.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations regarding home health services delivery.
- Identified potential problems related to discharge planning following hospitalization or rehabilitation stay.
- Maintained open communication between primary caregivers, physicians, case managers, therapists, insurance companies.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care plans that addressed medical needs and social concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient status updates or changes in condition.
- Assessed need for durable medical equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers prior to discharge from facility settings.
- Provided direct nursing care such as wound care, medication administration, and health education.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions used during visits and modified plan of care accordingly.
- Educated patients about disease processes, self-care skills, medication management, nutrition and dietary requirements, safety issues.
- Developed relationships with patients and families to ensure optimal home health care services were provided.
- Assisted with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and meal preparation.
- Coordinated referrals from hospitals or physicians when necessary for additional services or equipment needed by the patient at home.
- Coordinated in-home skilled nursing care to patients with diverse physical needs and conditions.
- Adhered to infection control policies while providing hands-on nursing care in the home setting.
- Conducted community outreach programs educating individuals on preventive healthcare measures.
- Assessed patients' physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs and documented in confidential medical records.
- Supervised team of home health aides and certified nursing assistants in delivering patient care.
- Communicated patient progress and issues with families, physicians and other agencies.
- Administered medications and documented adverse reactions to maintain patient safety.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Partnered with interdisciplinary team to assess patient goals and establish treatment plans.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Education
GED ASSOCIATE - GED
BCC
PITTSFIELD01-2013
LPN - LPN
MARIA COLLEGE
ALBANY NY08-2010
Timeline
LPN Visiting Nurse
CWHH
08.2017 - Current
LPN VISITING NURSE
Amedysis Home Health
06.2012 - 07.2017
GED ASSOCIATE - GED
BCC
LPN - LPN
MARIA COLLEGE
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