Erin Yarbrough
Plainville
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Pruitt Home Health
Plainville
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to patients in their homes.
- Coordinated patient care plans with interdisciplinary teams and families.
- Monitored patient health status and reported changes to healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
LPN Field Nurse
LHC Group
Rome
01.2018 - 01.2021
- Provided direct patient care in home settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
Rome
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team.
- Provided direct patient care in home settings, ensuring comfort and safety.
LPN
Redmond Regional Medical Center
Rome
01.2004 - 01.2015
- Provided compassionate patient care in diverse clinical settings.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation.
- Educated patients and families on health management practices.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Administered critical medications and treatments in fast-paced emergency settings.
- Responded swiftly to life-threatening situations, coordinating rapid interventions efficiently.
- Administered emergency resuscitative measures when necessary according to advanced cardiac life support protocols.
School Nurse
Gordon County Schools
Calhoun
01.2008 - 01.2009
- Administered medications and treatments to students as per medical guidelines.
- Conducted health screenings and assessments for early detection of health issues.
- Developed and implemented health education programs for students and staff.
- Collaborated with teachers to address student health concerns and promote wellness.
- Responded promptly to medical emergencies during school hours to ensure safety.
- Maintained accurate records of student health information.
- Maintained accurate medical records and documentation for all student interactions.
- Provided guidance to parents on student health issues and available resources.
- Trained staff on basic first aid procedures and emergency response protocols.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA 01.2006 - 03.2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound management
- IV therapy
- Cardiac care
- Clinical judgement
- Nursing documentation
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Health education
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Pruitt Home Health
04.2023 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
LHC Group
01.2018 - 01.2021
LPN Field Nurse
Amedisys Home Health
01.2015 - 01.2018
School Nurse
Gordon County Schools
01.2008 - 01.2009
Associate of Science - LPN
Georgia Northwestern Technical College
01.2006 - 03.2008
LPN
Redmond Regional Medical Center
01.2004 - 01.2015