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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary

Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 18+ years' experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements.

Experienced medical professional well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.

Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with 18+ years of LPN experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Skills
  • Samples collection
  • Healthcare platforms
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Patient triaging
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Assisting physicians
  • Caring for wounds
  • Counting narcotics
  • Educating families
  • Documenting incidents
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Regulatory requirements
  • Organization
  • Relationship development
  • Supervision
  • Communications
Experience
Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation CenterWilliamsburg, KYLicensed Practical Nurse02/2016 to 04/2020
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Used sterile techniques, including clean techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 8 patients per day.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Deaconess Home HealthOneida, TNLicensed Practical Nurse05/2009 to 04/2011
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 8 patients per day.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Intrepid Home HealthWhitley City, KYLicensed Practical Nurse06/2006 to 04/2009
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Used sterile techniques, including clean techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 8 patients per day.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Scott County HospitalOneida, TNLicensed Practical Nurse05/2004 to 06/2006
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Used sterile techniques, including clean to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 7 patients per day.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Education and Training
Associate of Science:NursingSomerset Technical Collegfe, Somerset Ky
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Williamsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center
  • Deaconess Home Health
  • Intrepid Home Health
  • Scott County Hospital

School Attended

  • Somerset Technical Collegfe

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • Associate of Science : Nursing

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