Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff member diligent about serving patient's medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of diverse backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Samples collection
Patient triaging
Regulatory requirements
Documenting incidents
[State] Licensed Practical Nurse
Rehabilitation techniques
Educating families
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Tracking symptoms
Caring for wounds
Counting narcotics
Staff direction and task delegation
Empathetic and compassionate
Assisting physicians
Licensed Practical Nurse
People skills
Reliable and trustworthy
Teambuilding
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/2017 - Current New York University – New York, NY,
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 clients' 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.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
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 addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
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.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients.
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.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Health Educator, 02/2007 - Current Centene Corporation – Tempe, AZ,
Helped improve quality of training seminars and public health education materials.
Enhanced awareness of health resources and worked to connect individuals with programs.
Worked with state clients and stakeholders to shape procurements and identify opportunities for value added services.
Used eLearning technology to distribute course materials and communicate with students.
Wrote reports and bulletins outlining key health topics and response strategies.
Designed and coordinated health-centered training programs for local organizations.
Enhanced public health initiatives by developing and improving materials.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Educated community members on disease prevention, vaccines and mental health resources.
Supported program operations with administrative work such as database maintenance.
Devised new health education and promotion programs to meet specific or at-large needs of local community.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Promoted public health initiatives through media collaborations, organization websites and press releases.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Oversaw development and implementation of health programs, initiatives and assessments.
Licensed Pharmacy Technician, 06/2012 - 05/2016 Munson Medical Center – Boyne City, MI,
Teamed with peers, technicians and pharmacists to prioritize and complete orders.
Created new customer profiles and updated changes such as demographics, allergies and new medications in pharmacy computer systems.
Assisted pharmacist with clearing high volume of prescriptions and responded to customer questions.
Interpreted and processed medication orders under supervision of pharmacist.
Inspected medication storage locations to monitor drug expiration dates and supply adequate inventory.
Received and verified daily incoming drug inventories, reported discrepancies and logged items into inventory system.
Refilled medications, offered insight into over-the-counter products and verified insurance benefits.
Transmitted claims to insurance companies for payment and reconciled EOBs.
Transmitted daily bulk orders to maintain inventory levels.
Prepared prescription transfers to other pharmacies.
Participated in prescription pharmaceutical and over-the-counter product inventory audits.
Improved drug inventory management procedures to reduce overhead and eliminate backorders or overstock.
Flagged potential drug interactions and allergies to prescribed medications for patients with different health conditions.
Used 8-point check system to verify labeled prescriptions.
Cross-promoted supplement and nutritional products to maximize add-on sales.
Maintained strict patient confidentiality to adhere to HIPAA regulations and avoid data compromises.
Maintained clean and organized pharmacy shelving and work areas.
Verified patients' identities at pickup to prevent sale of wrong medications.
Managed inventories, rotated stock, removed expired or damaged drug products and resolved discrepancies in drug counts.
Performed wide range of pharmacy operations with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency and service quality.
Efficiently processed cash register transactions for new and refilled prescription orders.
Completed and filed patient paperwork, updating records in system with insurance carrier changes and allergy information.
Prepared prescription labels, promoting accuracy in medication administration and dosing.
Adhered to regulatory guidelines for workplace safety and customer confidentiality.
Worked with insurance companies to process claims, resolve problems and obtain payments.
Established and updated patient profiles, including lists of medications and insurance details.
Supervised inventory levels to maintain adequate supply of medications and medical supplies.
Consulted with customers via telephone or in-person to assist with navigating pharmacy systems and completing requests.
Adhered to infection control policies and procedures to prevent spread of disease.
Prepared pricing and instruction labels for placement on prescriptions.
Compiled customer demographic, allergy and medical history background.
Received, reviewed, dispensed and labeled over [Number] prescriptions daily.
Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
Processed prescription transfer requests from competitors.
Verified and filled over [Number] prescriptions per day in busy [Type] pharmacy setting.
Educated patients on prescription instructions and answered questions regarding drug side effects.
Verified and filled medications for up to [Number] patients per day, maintaining [Number]% accuracy.
Entered patient and medication information into [Software] to generate prescription labels.
Verified labeled prescriptions using 8-point check system to maintain accuracy and efficiency.
Requested scripts from doctors and verified insurance and coding.
Merchandised related products to drive pharmacy department sales.
Closely inspected medications to determine accuracy of identities, strengths and purities.
Education and Training
Bachelor of Science: General Science, Expected in 05/2016 - Our Lady of Holy Cross College - New Orleans, LA GPA:
: Pharmacy Technician , Expected in 06/2016 - NANA - New Orleans, LA GPA:
: Phlebotomy, Expected in 05/2021 - NANA - New Orleans, LA GPA:
Resumes, and other information uploaded or provided by the user, are considered User Content governed by our Terms & Conditions. As such, it is not owned by us, and it is the user who retains ownership over such content.
How this resume score could be improved?
Many factors go into creating a strong resume. Here are a few tweaks that could improve the score of this resume:
