Preferred Nursing
by Heidi Simon
LPN & End of Life Doula
My Services
My Services
Licensed Practical Nurse Health Monitoring
Licensed Practical Nurse Health Monitoring
- Provide compassionate nursing care
- Monitor basic patient health such as vital signs, weight and overall condition
- Ensure patient safety
- Provide personal care
- Skilled nursing per physician's orders
Doula End of Life Care
Doula End of Life Care
- Compassionate presence throughout the experience
- Attend to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of patient and family
- Provide additional support system to patients and families with no time limitations or restrictions
- Guide through stages of life and diagnosis
- Assist with end of life planning
Medication Management
Medication Management
- Accurately initiate, review and implement physician orders
- Medication set up and administration per physician orders
- Medication education
Care Coordination
Care Coordination
- Continuous guidance and support without time restrictions
- Provide and reinforce training on how to care for a loved one
- Review and implementation of hospice care instructions
- Serve as the eyes and ears for the healthcare team
- Effectively communicate with physician and outside agencies to provide quality care
Respite Care
Respite Care
- Allow and encourage "earned breaks" for caregivers and families
- Provide excellent care for the patient so the family can take solace knowing their loved one is in trustworthy hands while away
- Individual support and empathy for each family member to help them come to terms with an arduous diagnosis
