Laura Gropp Mesias
Wilmington
Summary
Dedicated LVN with extensive experience at Palomar Health Medical Group, excelling in medication administration and patient advocacy. Proven ability to enhance patient safety through vigilant monitoring and effective communication. Skilled in intravenous therapy and committed to delivering exceptional outpatient care while ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LVN Pharmacy Refill Specialist
Palomar Health Medical Group
05.2011 - 04.2025
- Worked closely with Physicians refilling medications
- Reviewed patient medication lists to prevent errors and worked closely with patients to insure compliance.
- Prevented medication errors by meticulously reviewing physician orders and administering medications as prescribed.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Promoted patient safety through vigilant monitoring of vital signs and reporting any abnormalities to the appropriate healthcare provider promptly.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure continuity of care during transitions between facilities or levels of care.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LVN Primary Care
Graybill Medical Group
04.2011 - 04.2024
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Advocated for patients'' needs effectively, working closely with healthcare providers to develop and implement appropriate care plans.
Education
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman US Navy
Hospital Corpsman School US Navy
Great Lakes, ILHigh School Diploma -
John Dickinson High School
Wilmington, DE01-1985
Skills
- HIPAA compliant
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical judgment
- Patient education
- Patient and family communication
- Intravenous therapy and blood withdrawal certification
- Immunization administration
- Emergency response
- Wound care
- Medication dispensing
- Outpatient care
Timeline
LVN Pharmacy Refill Specialist
Palomar Health Medical Group
05.2011 - 04.2025
LVN Primary Care
Graybill Medical Group
04.2011 - 04.2024
No Degree - Hospital Corpsman US Navy
Hospital Corpsman School US Navy
High School Diploma -
John Dickinson High School
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