Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Resume


Leila Mclaughlin Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health (337) 555-6194 leila.mclaughlin@example.com linkedin.com/example/leilamclaughlin Lafayette, LA 70501 STRENGTHS Field Care Adaptability Varied homes required calm adjustments. Safe technical care stayed consistent, and patients received respectful support in changing environments. Condition Reporting A small symptom change could shift a care plan. Prompt updates helped clinicians respond before concerns grew. Clinical Documentation Care details mattered after each visit. Clear electronic records supported payer review, team handoffs, and dependable follow up. Care Coordination Patients and families often needed one clear thread. Coordinated updates kept nurses, physicians, therapists, and case managers aligned. Independent Organization Schedules changed without warning. Visit sequencing and timely notes preserved continuity, even during urgent patient needs. SKILLS Home Health Nursing Skilled Nursing Visits Plan of Care Infection Control Electronic Medical Records Electronic Visit Verification Regulatory Documentation Payer Documentation Patient Assessment Change Reporting Case Conferences Care Coordination Patient Education Independent Scheduling Clinical Communication LANGUAGES English Native 40 Spanish Intermediate 20 MY CAREER SUMMARY Licensed Practical Nurse with four years of skilled nursing experience across home health and post acute settings, including more than two years serving patients in their homes. Holds an unrestricted Louisiana LPN license, current CPR certification, a valid Louisiana driver license, vehicle insurance, and dependable field access. Provides plan of care services, technical skilled care, infection control, patient observation, caregiver education, and timely reporting of condition changes. Documents visits in electronic medical records and electronic visit verification systems while meeting payer and regulatory requirements. Coordinates with patients, families, physicians, nurses, therapists, case coordinators, and community case managers. Organizes changing visit priorities independently and maintains reliable follow through across varied home environments. EXPERIENCE Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Health Cypress Home Nursing March 2024 - Present Lafayette, LA Supports an assigned home health caseload through skilled visits, ordered treatments, patient observation, electronic documentation, and coordinated follow up. Works within Louisiana nursing scope and individualized plans of care. Balances field scheduling, clinical priorities, caregiver communication, and regulatory records across varied residential settings. Delivered ordered treatments during skilled home visits under individualized plans of care and Louisiana nursing requirements. Completed electronic medical record entries and electronic visit verification after each patient encounter. Reported symptom, function, medication, skin, and caregiver changes promptly to supervising clinicians and physicians. Applied infection control and home safety practices during technical care in varied residential environments. Prepared case conference updates and coordinated services with nurses, therapists, families, and case coordinators. Sequenced visits, documentation, and follow up independently during schedule changes and urgent patient needs. Licensed Practical Nurse, Post Acute Care Pelican Ridge Rehabilitation Center January 2023 - February 2024 Baton Rouge, LA Provided practical nursing care for post acute patients with rehabilitation and chronic care needs. Managed treatments, clinical observations, patient education, infection prevention, and provider communication within established nursing plans. Supported safe transitions through organized records and coordination with nursing, therapy, and family stakeholders. Provided ordered treatments for rehabilitation patients while monitoring response within established nursing plans. Recorded assessments, interventions, medication observations, and provider notifications in electronic medical records. Recognized condition changes during routine care and communicated findings for timely clinical reassessment. Applied infection prevention during wound, medication, and personal care workflows for varied patient acuity. Educated patients and caregivers on routines, warning signs, and follow up through teach back. Coordinated discharge information with nursing, therapy, and family stakeholders supporting home transition planning. Licensed Practical Nurse, Community Clinic Acadiana Community Care Clinic October 2022 - December 2022 Lafayette, LA Supported licensed nursing services for chronic condition management and short term treatment needs. Built a foundation in patient assessment, electronic records, infection control, medication safety, education, and organized follow up. Managed concurrent clinical and administrative tasks within supervised LPN practice. Recorded vital signs, treatment observations, patient concerns, and interventions in electronic medical records. Followed infection control and medication safety procedures during organized clinic patient workflows. Communicated new symptoms and care barriers to nurses and providers for timely follow up. Reinforced medication, symptom monitoring, appointment, and home care instructions using clear explanations. Managed rooming, documentation, supplies, and follow up tasks within supervised LPN scope. Adapted patient education for individual comprehension, supporting safer participation in ongoing care. PROJECTS Home Health Documentation Improvement 2024 A routine visit can reveal a larger care need. Strengthened visit documentation habits across electronic records and electronic visit verification, capturing interventions, patient response, education, and follow up details for clearer payer and regulatory review. Post Acute Transition Support 2023 Discharge planning often begins before a patient leaves care. Coordinated nursing, therapy, patient, and family information so home instructions, warning signs, and follow up expectations remained clear. LEADERSHIP & AWARDS Recognized by home health colleagues for dependable visit documentation and consistent follow through. Commended by rehabilitation nursing staff for clear patient education and timely condition reporting. Selected by clinical peers as a reliable resource during changing patient care priorities. EDUCATION Practical Nursing Diploma South Louisiana Community College GPA: 4.0 2022 Lafayette, LA Coursework: Patient assessment, pharmacology, medical surgical nursing, infection control CERTIFICATIONS Licensed Practical Nurse, Louisiana, Unrestricted 2022 CPR Certification, American Heart Association 2026 Valid Louisiana Driver License and Vehicle Insurance 2026 TECHNICAL SKILLS Home Health Care: Skilled nursing visits, Home safety, Technical skilled care Clinical Assessment: Patient observation, Vital signs, Condition change reporting Care Planning: Plans of care, Ordered treatments, Follow up planning Electronic Records: Electronic medical records, Clinical charting, Patient documentation Visit Verification: Electronic visit verification, Visit records, Visit point tracking Regulatory Records: Regulatory documentation, Payer documentation, Audit ready records Infection Prevention: Infection control, Hand hygiene, Safe care practices Care Coordination: Case conferences, Case coordination, Community case managers Patient Education: Caregiver education, Teach back, Home care instructions Communication: Clinical communication, Provider notifications, Family communication Post Acute Care: Rehabilitation care, Chronic care, Discharge coordination Nursing Credentials: Louisiana LPN license, CPR certification, Driver license SKILLS Home Health Nursing Skilled Nursing Visits Plan of Care Infection Control Electronic Medical Records Electronic Visit Verification Regulatory Documentation Payer Documentation Patient Assessment Change Reporting Case Conferences Care Coordination Patient Education Independent Scheduling Clinical Communication PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS Louisiana practical nursing community, ongoing professional participation. American Heart Association, CPR certified professional community. LANGUAGES English (Native) Spanish (Intermediate) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Work Status : Authorized to work in United States. No sponsorship required. REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST