Floor Nurse Resume Example LPN College Park Health And Rehab

FLOOR NURSE

Professional Summary

Compassionate, hardworking License Practical/Vocational nurse with 15 plus years' professionally trained, and experience dedicated in healthcare. Ensuring culturally competent nursing care for a wide variety of diverse patients. Along with a passion for high standards of ethics. Skilled at communicating , organizing and solving problems to improve level of care and raise quality rankings of health care facilities. Highly motivated and detail oriented, dedicated to achieving superior patient outcomes in a collaborative and team-player environment.

Skills

Computer literate proficient across multiple medical software platforms
Adept at prioritizing and managing care
Focused on procedure and protocols
Reliable team player
Highly skilled in care management
IV Fluid regulation, In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Tracheotomy care comprehension
CPR certification
Bilingual (Spanish)
Diagnostic tools familiarity
Hospice and palliative care experience

Work History

Floor NurseAug 2016 - Current
LPN - College Park Health And RehabLas Vegas, NV

Administration of medication to include reporting and recording pertinent observations following the 8 rights
Effective supervision of UAP and non-clinical staff
Multi-disciplinary care coordination to include tracheostomy/ventilation patients
Long Term & rehabilitative patient care delivery
Resident assessment and adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care when indicated
Parenteral/ Enteral fluids, and patient nutrition administration
Utilization of matrix system for daily documentation of observations and changes of patients
High level personal accountability with Self-directed and astute judgement skills.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests per physician orders
Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, and extensive wound care

Floor NurseOct 2011 - Dec 2014
LPN - Silver Hills Health & Rehab Care CenterLas Vegas, NV

Patient care and documentation via Sigma medical software
Administration of medication to include IV Therapy
Multi-disciplinary patient care coordination including, Physical therapy, Occupational therapy, and Speech therapy
Assessed, ordered, obtained and interpreted labs per physician orders
Administration of medication, parenteral/enteral fluids, nutrition, and IV infusion
Implementation of nursing interventions from established plan of care
UAP and non-clinical support staff supervision for patient care ensuring a functional atmosphere of teamwork and professionalism
Provided discharge education to patients and/or caregiver regarding medications and/or equipment usage
Worked with medical doctor interns from Nellis AFB providing insight to technology and making rounds to include accurate transcription and documentation of multiple medication orders
Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses

Unit ManagerNov 2008 - Jun 2010
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation CenterNorth Las Vegas, NV

Collaboration and communication with physicians and other doctor specialists on patient labs or change of condition to include appointment scheduling
Supervised, directed and evaluated nursing unit
Participated/provided in counseling, disciplinary action, orientation and in-service training for employees
Chart Auditing with adherence to state and federal regulations
Promoted interpersonal relationships and staff morale
Provided wound care along with weekly documentation
Performed floor coverage as needed
Completion of end of month MARs
Processed monthly reports for department performance
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
Instructed and educated patients/caregiverss on proper discharge care
Ensured HIPAA compliance
Interpreted and communicated new or revised policies to staff
Educated staff on state and federal statutes, rules and regulations governing services
Skillfully developed departmental goals, objectives, standards of performance, policies and procedures
Unit and staff prepared and educated on proper techniques ensuring a positive outcome of state inspections

Education

Nursing Diploma: Nursing2005
CCC/Vista CollegeEl Paso, Texas

Certificate : Nursing Assistant2000
Emerald Nursing SchoolEl Paso, Texas

High School Diploma1984
El Paso High SchoolEl Paso, Texas

Highlights

Volunteer YWCA Womens Shelter & Daycare-El Paso, Texas

Volunteer Pavo Real Senior Center -El Paso, Texas

Volunteer Ramona Elem 4th grade Reading Tutor Program-El Paso, Texas

Volunteer March of Dimes- El Paso, Texas

Volunteer CBS/KSTW Coats for Kid-Tacoma, Wa.

Volunteer American Red Cross Triage/Sarajevo Marketplace Bombing[Bosnian Refugees] Landsthul Regional Army Hospital, Germany

Volunteer Immunization/Allergy Dept- Landsthul Regional, Germany

Peak Behavioral Psychiatric Center-Santa Teresa, NM

Las Palmas Medical Center Wound Care, Med/Surg, ER/Triage Dept-El Paso, Texas

Physicians Hospital Wound/Hyperbaric Center-El Paso, Texas

Del Sol Medical Center Wound Care, Med/Surg, ER/Triage Dept-El Paso, Texas

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

LPN - College Park Health And Rehab
LPN - Silver Hills Health & Rehab Care Center
Mission Pines Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

School Attended

CCC/Vista College
Emerald Nursing School
El Paso High School

Job Titles Held:

Floor Nurse
Unit Manager

Degrees

Nursing Diploma : Nursing 2005
Certificate : Nursing Assistant 2000
High School Diploma 1984

Floor Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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