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Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
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Licensed Practical Nurse, Henrico CBOC, 06/2021 to Current
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center – City, STATE,
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic environment.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment.
- Communicated openly and collaboratively with all healthcare staff to organize successful patient care.
- Vaccinated patients to protect individuals from measles, pneumonia, influenza and other illnesses of concern.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Administered testing with electrocardiogram for patients experiencing events and as screening tool.
- Relayed information and facilitated communication between provider and patient concerning patient disposition.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Emergency Room, 08/2020 to 07/2021
Hunter Holmes McGuire VA Medical Center – City, STATE,
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Collected basic samples, labeled specimens properly and transferred to laboratory for testing.
- Assisted in obtaining and documenting vital signs and placement of oxygen saturation, cardiac monitoring and non-invasive blood pressure monitoring systems.
- Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher or bed to other units.
- Inserted peripheral IVs.
- Followed all hospital policies and procedures and complied with local, state and federal agency and accrediting body guidelines.
- Attached, connected and operated electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
- Preformed nasopharyngeal swabs for COVID-19.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg/Oncology , 07/2009 to 03/2020
South Side Regional Medical Center – City, STATE,
- Educated patients and families on medical-surgical procedures, therapeutic regimens and pain management techniques.
- Used Cerner to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Started intravenous fluids, administered medications and documented patient charts by recording food and fluid output and intake.
- Provided high level of individualized care to adult patients across multiple medical specialties.
- Collaborated with members of patients' healthcare team to deliver appropriate level of care.
- Educated patients and families on illnesses, medications and treatment plans.
- Managed patients' pain by implementing pharmacological and non-pharmacological pain management interventions.
- Coordinated nursing care to be carried out according to facility guidelines and regulations.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Answered codes quickly and orchestrated efficient, skilled medical care.
Diploma : Practical Nursing, Expected in 05/2009
Medical Careers Institute - Richmond ,
GPA:
BLS Certified
ACLS Certified
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