Roxane Witherspoon
Bear
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 24 years of patient-facing 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
AccentCare Hospice
Newark, DE
10.2021 - Current
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes, contributing to timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered approaches.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions, maintaining accurate documentation.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Paramount Senior Living
Newark, DE
07.2019 - 05.2022
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Implemented training programs for new nurses, enhancing onboarding efficiency and skill development.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care plans, improving overall resident satisfaction and health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to streamline communication and improve care coordination for residents.
- Developed and enforced policies for infection control, promoting a safe environment for residents and staff.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering professional growth and enhancing team performance in patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
LPN
Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center
Wilmington, DE
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in daily nursing operations.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- 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.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
LPN
Delaware Psychiatric Center, DHSS
Newcastle, Delaware
11.2020 - 04.2021
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
LPN Charge Nurse
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
Wilmington, DE
08.2016 - 06.2020
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulations.
- Coordinated patient care plans with multidisciplinary teams to optimize health outcomes.
- Trained and mentored junior nurses in clinical best practices and resident interaction.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses for effective pain management.
- Conducted regular health assessments to identify changes in resident conditions promptly.
- Managed staffing schedules to maintain adequate coverage and minimize overtime costs.
- Facilitated family meetings to discuss care plans, addressing concerns and improving communication.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Compassionnate Care Hospice
Wilmington DE
06.2017 - 11.2019
- Initiated quality improvement projects that enhanced operational workflows within the nursing department.
- Analyzed incident reports to identify trends, implementing corrective measures to mitigate risks in patient safety.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Cadia Rehabilatation Pike Creek
Wilmington, DE
08.2009 - 08.2015
- Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional growth and enhancing overall team performance.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- Mitigated risks and managed crisis situations effectively, ensuring patient safety and promptly addressing any concerns.
- Participated in ongoing professional development activities, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of best practices in nursing supervision techniques.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to design personalized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction scores with compassionate nursing care tailored to individual needs.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and quality standards.
- Conducted regular assessments of patient care plans, improving overall resident satisfaction and health outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
LPN
RockFord Behavioral Health
Newark De
06.2005 - 05.2008
- Administered medication and treatments per physician orders, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes, contributing to timely interventions.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered approaches.
- Educated patients and families on care procedures, promoting understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient care strategies and outcomes.
- Conducted routine assessments to evaluate patient conditions, maintaining accurate documentation.
LPN Triage Nurse
First Correctional Medical
Wilmington, DE
09.2003 - 06.2005
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and procedures.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare teams.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of individualized care plans for inmates.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care and safety measures.
- Provided wound care, managing infections and promoting healing through best practices in nursing care.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
Education
Nursing Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College
Concord, NC05-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Documenting intake
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- Patient triaging
- Transcribing orders
- Palliative care
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Charting and recording
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Cultural competence
- Psychotropic medications
- Patient education
- CPR/AED
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Nursing intervention evaluations
Timeline
LPN
AccentCare Hospice
10.2021 - Current
LPN
Claymont Comprehensive Treatment Center
06.2021 - 08.2021
LPN
Delaware Psychiatric Center, DHSS
11.2020 - 04.2021
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Paramount Senior Living
07.2019 - 05.2022
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Compassionnate Care Hospice
06.2017 - 11.2019
LPN Charge Nurse
Lodge Lane Assisted Living
08.2016 - 06.2020
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Cadia Rehabilatation Pike Creek
08.2009 - 08.2015
LPN
RockFord Behavioral Health
06.2005 - 05.2008
LPN Triage Nurse
First Correctional Medical
09.2003 - 06.2005
Nursing Education
Rowan Cabarrus Community College