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Shelly Deknikker

De Smet

Summary

Adept Home Health LPN with a proven track record at Brookings Health System, I excel in patient assessment and medication administration, enhancing patient outcomes. My expertise in care coordination and compassionate family support has consistently improved home health success rates. Skilled in both interpersonal communication and clinical documentation, I ensure seamless care transitions and patient education.

Compassionate professional in healthcare, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care coordination, wound care, and medication administration. Excels in communication, empathy, and adaptability, ensuring optimal patient support and team collaboration.

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Conscientious Nurse offering many years of experience providing comprehensive care in settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Adheres diligently to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.

Cares for patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Home Health LPN

Brookings Health System
Brookings
05.1996 - Current
  • Set up care plans
  • Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
  • Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
  • Medication set up
  • Assisting with resources needed for home success
  • Family support
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.

Nursing Home CNA

Kingsbury Manor
Lake Preston
10.1988 - 06.1996

Education

LPN - Nursing

Lake Area Technical College
Watertown, SD
06-1995

Skills

  • Care plan development
  • Medication administration
  • Patient assessment
  • Intravenous therapy
  • Charting accuracy
  • Patient education
  • Family support
  • Health monitoring
  • Time management
  • Team collaboration
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Problem solving
  • Diabetes management
  • Blood pressure monitoring
  • Fall prevention
  • Speech therapy assistance
  • Immunization administration
  • Seizure management
  • Wound care management
  • Catheter care
  • Care coordination
  • Medication reconciliation
  • Palliative care
  • Orthopedic care
  • Hospice care
  • Alzheimer's care
  • Home safety evaluation
  • Dementia care
  • Clinical documentation
  • Behavioral health
  • Geriatric care
  • Telehealth services
  • Physical therapy assistance
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Respiratory care
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Neurological care
  • Health education
  • Physician collaboration
  • Recording vital signs
  • Medical records management
  • End-of-life care
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Behavioral health support
  • Student training
  • Home health services
  • Continuity of care
  • Clinical documentation and reporting
  • Patient assessments
  • LPN oversight
  • Meal preparation
  • Report preparation
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Treatment implementation
  • Patient monitoring
  • Quality assessments
  • Urinary catheterization
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Reliability
  • Mental health support
  • Administrative functions
  • Family education
  • Health screening
  • Activity scheduling

Timeline

Home Health LPN

Brookings Health System
05.1996 - Current

Nursing Home CNA

Kingsbury Manor
10.1988 - 06.1996

LPN - Nursing

Lake Area Technical College
Shelly Deknikker