JOHN ZUIDEMA
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid foundation in patient care and medical procedures. Proven ability to provide high-quality care and adapt to dynamic healthcare environments. Known for strong team collaboration and commitment to delivering superior patient care. Skilled in patient education and clinical documentation, with reliable and flexible approach to changing needs.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
10.2011 - Current
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN Office Nurse
Lake Norman Medical Group
09.2010 - 10.2010
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Assisted in maintaining clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Assisted with minor surgical procedures, ensuring proper sterilization techniques and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated referrals to specialists when necessary, ensuring seamless transitions of care for patients within healthcare system.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies within the office, ensuring adequate stock levels while minimizing waste through effective organization strategies.
- Streamlined appointment scheduling processes, resulting in reduced wait times and increased patient satisfaction.
- Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
- Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
LPN - LPN
Orange Ulster Boces
Goshen, NY06.2004
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Anchorage Career Academy
Anchorage, AK06.2001
Skills
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Patient Safety
- Health Promotion
- Cardiac Care
- Patient Education
- Patient Assessment
- Infection Control
- Disease prevention strategies
- Wound Care
- Documentation
- Disease Prevention
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Centerwell Home Health
10.2011 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Lake Norman Medical Group
09.2010 - 10.2010
LPN - LPN
Orange Ulster Boces
Phlebotomy Certification - Phlebotomy
Anchorage Career Academy
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