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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in dialysis patient care.
Skills
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Experience
Mercy Health | Newport News , VALicensed Practical Nurse10/2017 - 09/2020
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Performed psychosocial assessments and documented casework.
- Presented case history material for review and discussion with staff members.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Contributed to development, planning and completion of project initiatives.
- Collaborated with others to discuss new [Type] opportunities.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
- Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
Mercy Health | East Palestine , OHLicensed Practical Nurse05/2016 - 09/2017
- Reviewed effectiveness of treatment for individual and family situations.
- Reviewed and recorded progress of patients.
- Managed all logistics for abuse and neglect cases from start to finish.
- Coordinated resources from diverse providers for intervention plans.
- Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care to meet individual patient needs.
- Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services.
- Coordinated support services and optimized communication between healthcare workers and patients.
- Documented plans, findings and results and submitted to employers and insurance carriers.
- Reviewed treatment plans against individual goals and healthcare standards.
- Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources.
- Oversaw and minimized specialist queues with average of 50 new referrals per month.
- Collaborated with different disciplines to provide cohesive care to patients.
- Lowered costs while improving care quality by coordinating services and collaborating with dedicated healthcare team.
- Optimized program resource utilization to prevent unnecessary hospital admissions.
- Assisted patients in receiving high-quality, appropriate care with best possible results.
- Coordinated between various entities to manage cases.
Mercy Health | Petersburg , VALicensed Practical Nurse08/2005 - 05/2015
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Incorporated evidence-based care into practice environment to deliver high-quality care for patients.
- Monitored patient status during treatment and reported variances and adverse reactions to care teams.
- Assisted physicians with specialized treatments related to renal replacement and apheresis therapy.
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Initiated and documented ongoing quality assurance activities to improve patient care and safety.
- Administered Peritoneal dialysis as well as IV push, oral, subcutaneous, IV infusion and intramuscular medications.
- Counseled patients on infusions and possible side effects to promote treatment compliance.
- Administered medications to 18 patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Provided training and supervision to member staff in the unit.
- Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Fresenius Vascular Care Inc. | City , STATECertified Dialysis Patient Care Technician05/1994 - 08/2005
- Performed routine sterilization, cleaning, and maintenance of hemodialysis machines and equipment.
- Primed dialyzer with saline or heparinized solutions and followed formula directions when preparing dialysate.
- Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.
- Sustained hemodialysis workflow by inventorying and restocking needed equipment and supplies.
- Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
- Followed infection control measures when cleaning and attaching hemodialysis machine to access sites like fistulas, catheters, and grafts.
- Inspected equipment and conducted safety checks on equipment and instruments to maintain high-quality control standards.
- Took and documented patients' vital statistics, including temperature, blood pressure and pulse and respiration rates, before and after dialysis treatment.
- Transported patients from rooms and prepared for treatments.
- Initiated and terminated reverse osmosis water system and performed water quality monitoring tests prior to dialysis initiation.
- Eased patients' anxiety by explaining dialysis procedures and dialysis machine operations.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Education and Training
Purdue University Global | CityBachelor of Science in HealthCare AdministrationExpected in 06/2021
Medtech College | CityAssociate of Applied Science in Nursing09/2011
George Washington | CityHigh School Diploma06/1988
Certifications
- BLS Training - 2019
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School Attended
- Purdue University Global
- Medtech College
- George Washington
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Certified Dialysis Patient Care Technician
Degrees
- Bachelor of Science in HealthCare Administration
Associate of Applied Science in Nursing
High School Diploma
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