Toni Infinger
St George
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with proven expertise at Coastal Regional Center in medication administration and patient education. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and wound care, I excel in enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Committed to maintaining compliance and delivering compassionate care in high-pressure environments.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Regional Center
Summerville SC
03.2016 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement care plans.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety within facility.
- Trained new staff on nursing procedures and best practices for patient care.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted in daily living activities, promoting patient independence and comfort.
- 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.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Victory House
Walterboro, SC
09.2013 - 03.2016
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Orangeburg Technical College
Orangeburg SCSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Documentation accuracy
- Health education
Certification
CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coastal Regional Center
03.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Victory House
09.2013 - 03.2016
No Degree - Nursing
Orangeburg Technical College