Donnie "Theresa" Gipson
Brooklyn Park
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 33 years of patient-care experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Advantis Staffing
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
LPN
Eshyft
05.2023 - 03.2024
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
One Staff Medical (Elim HealthCare)
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Administering medications as prescribed, performing wound care per Physicians orders
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Epic computer charting along with paper Mar and Tar.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
License Practical Nurse
Star Nursing (San Pablo Rehabilitation)
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions (Manor Care Of Rossmoor)
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Catheterizations of male and female residents
- Maintaining IV
- Changing IV dressing.
- 10 to 30 residents.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions (Rehabilitation Of Oakland)
07.2022 - 10.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions Sierra View Medical Center)
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Tracheostomy care with ventilators G-Tube Care and feedings.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Medix Healthcare Family Physicians Clinic
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Working in an out patient clinic serving newborn to geriatrics
- Providing immunization, Covid-19 testing, administering vaccinations and treatments
- Working with epic computer system.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Maxim Healthcare Group
09.2020 - 12.2021
- Working in long-term care, transitional care
- Memory care and sub acute care with Covid-19 residents in some areas performing medication passes, starting and maintaining Intravenous medications, performing wound care, computer charting and working and reporting changes to the charge nurse or physician when needed, also performed Covid-19 testing where needed.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Volunteers of America
01.2020 - 05.2020
- Worked TCU, LTC, Memory care
- Tube feedings, starting and maintaining IV
- Medication administration.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff)
Southview Acres Health Care Center
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Worked on the skilled floors Transitional care unit and fulltime pm nurse on Memory care unit
- Performing all Lpn duties
- Electronic charting, administered medications while observing for adverse reactions
- Wound care and reporting to the charge nurse and MD.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Pier Diem Nursing agency Inc
01.2012 - 12.2015
- Worked area Nursing homes, Hospitals (Shumpert Medical Center) Hospice and Correction facilities. Performing all required Lpn duties.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
LPN
Doctor's Hospital
Shreveport, Louisiana
09.2007 - 09.2012
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Advantage Nursing Services
Shreveport, Louisiana
04.2002 - 01.2012
- Worked area hospitals, nursing homes, Physicians
- Offices in Home care and Hospice care within city of Shreveport and Bossier La, performing medication passes, Wound care, Trach care, Feeding tubes, charting and reporting abnormal finding to charge nurse.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Shreveport, LA11.2001
Diploma - General Studies
Harriet Tubman High School
Compton, CA06.1982
Skills
- Hospice Care
- Dementia Care
- Hospital Experience
- Epic, PCC
- Assisted living
- Corrections
- Alzheimer
- Clinics
- LTAC
- Rehab
Additional Information
- Authorized to work in the US for any employer
- Nursing Licenses PN Expires: , January 2023 State: LA PN Expires: May 2024 State: MN PN Expires: June 2024 State: CA PN Expires: September 2022
Timeline
LPN
Advantis Staffing
04.2024 - Current
LPN
Eshyft
05.2023 - 03.2024
LPN Licensed Practical Nurse
One Staff Medical (Elim HealthCare)
03.2023 - 05.2023
License Practical Nurse
Star Nursing (San Pablo Rehabilitation)
01.2023 - 03.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions (Manor Care Of Rossmoor)
11.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions (Rehabilitation Of Oakland)
07.2022 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Solutions Sierra View Medical Center)
04.2022 - 07.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Medix Healthcare Family Physicians Clinic
10.2021 - 02.2022
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Maxim Healthcare Group
09.2020 - 12.2021
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Volunteers of America
01.2020 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse (Staff)
Southview Acres Health Care Center
08.2016 - 02.2019
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Pier Diem Nursing agency Inc
01.2012 - 12.2015
LPN
Doctor's Hospital
09.2007 - 09.2012
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Advantage Nursing Services
04.2002 - 01.2012
Diploma - Nursing
Northwest Louisiana Technical College
Diploma - General Studies
Harriet Tubman High School
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