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Greta Unruh

Peoria

Summary

Compassionate LPN Office Nurse known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Possess specialized skills in patient care management, medication administration, and health education. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management, ensuring optimal patient support and office workflow.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare
Sun City
02.2024 - Current
  • Observed patients for changes in physical, emotional, mental or behavioral condition and injuries.
  • Created safe and positive living situations for clients by communicating with family and other staff about concerns or challenges.
  • Assured proper nutrition by preparing meals, grocery shopping and monitoring food consumption levels.
  • Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
  • Provided emotional support to clients during difficult times.
  • Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
  • Assisted clients with maintaining good personal hygiene.
  • Helped maintain the safety of the client's environment by removing hazards such as rugs or furniture that could cause falls.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.

LPN Office Nurse

Cardiac Solutions
Peoria
09.2005 - 07.2020

Worked in Anti-coagulation Clinic and Amiodarone Clinic.

  • Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
  • Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
  • Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.

Education

LPN - Practical Nursing

Nevada Area Vocational School Practical Nursing
Nevada, MO
01-1974

GED
Kansas City, MO
01-1973

Skills

  • Patient observation
  • Meal preparation
  • Personal hygiene assistance
  • Home safety management
  • Transportation coordination
  • Emotional support

Certification

  • CPR and BLS current

Timeline

Caregiver

SYNERGY HomeCare
02.2024 - Current

LPN Office Nurse

Cardiac Solutions
09.2005 - 07.2020

LPN - Practical Nursing

Nevada Area Vocational School Practical Nursing

GED
Greta Unruh