Elder Care in Berwyn, Illinois

Jamie R. Ward, LPN PROFILE: Dedicated, holistic, and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with an experienced background in home health care seeking transfer as a private duty nurse. Organized, dependable, critical thinker that values the collaboration of a team in order to provide safe and effective, patient and family centered care. Passionate about patient teaching and promoting wellness in the community at large. CAREER EXPERIENCE: Provided patient and family education on signs of infection, dietary and lifestyle modifications, and when to call their provider. Managed daily medication as order by physician. Took vital signs every 4 hours Charted daily mental and physical assessments Administered enemas, laxatives, and suppositories as needed. Maintained daily intake and output Provided wound care on various pressure sores Wound vac maintenance Dressing changes Kept patient s airways clear via suctioning Catheterized patients ( e.g indwelling, straight, catheter ) Prepared nutritious food options Performed active and passive range of motion exercises Maintained hygienic and safe working environment Assisted doctors during various appointments Safely transferred non-assist patients Administered G-tube feedings Monitored glucose Provided tracheostomy care Bladder irrigations Followed diet restrictions Operated mechanical lifting devices Performed EPI Pen injections