Devoted, thoughtful and organized Licensed Practical Nurse with ample experience supporting general nursing staff in providing exceptional care to patients of varying need and distress. Team-oriented leader with flexibility and creativity through support of collaborative atmosphere and individuals' leveraging of personal strengths. Well-versed in quick analysis and assessment of patient charts to recommend care regimens based on extensive field experience. Worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for 13 years prior to obtaining nursing diploma.
Skills
Patient vital sign monitoring
Verbal and written communication
Patient triage
Medical chart management
Patient counseling and support
Medication administration
Multitasking
Friendly, positive attitude
Planning & organizing
First Aid/CPR
Communication
Relationship building
Problem resolution
Team management
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse -NOC Charge Nurse, 2014 - Current Providence Health & Services – Richland, WA,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Administered prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 2013 - 2014 Providence Health & Services – Hawthorne, CA,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Administered prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Administered prescribed medications and court ordered IM injections noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 2003 - 2009 Northern Lights Health Care Center – City, STATE,
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals.
Administered prescribed medications noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
Education and Training
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma: Nursing, Expected in 01/2003 - Lake Superior College - Duluth, MN GPA:
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