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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary
Fully credentialed Licensed Practical Nurse with 9 years of experience providing dependable, caring and compassionate care in rehabilitation and correctional settings. Positive performance reviews for delivering patient-centered quality care. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with the multidisciplinary team.
Skill Highlights
  • Nursing care
  • Ambulatory assistance
  • Vital sign collection
  • Specimen collection
  • Medicine administration
  • Record keeping
  • Infection control
  • Wound dressing
  • Feeding assistance
  • Catheter care and placement
  • Immunizations
  • IV management
Professional Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse 08/2014 to 12/2015 Correct Care Solutions Clayton County Jail Jonesboro, GA
  • Performed and provided assistance with non-invasive procedures, i.e., incision and drainage of abscesses, laceration repairs, and punch biopsy.
  • Performed clinical treatments,i.e., glucose checks, phlebotomy, wound care, EKG's, Tuberculosis test, and vital signs.
  • Interacted with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, security officers, and deputies in a correctional environment.
  • Administered medications using the 6 rights of administration.
  • Performed and maintained the facilities manual and electronic records i.e., POCC and ERMA.
Licensed Practical Nurse 09/2009 to 07/2014 CorrectHealth Clayton County Jail Atlanta, GA
  • Adhered to NCCHC standards for pharmacy and infirmary operations in a correctional setting.
  • Experience in basic screening, diagnostic treatment, rehabilitative and supportive services as a member of a primary healthcare team.
  • Documentation of all encounters in SOAPE form.
  • Administered medications via all routes, documented and/or reported any changes accordingly.
  • Ensured care for patients with multiply illnesses.
  • Responded and assisted with various emergencies within the facility, i.e., taser prong removals, man-down incidents, and suicide attempts.
Licensed Practical Nurse 02/2008 to 09/2009 CorrectHealth Henry County Jail McDonough, GA
  • Completed the same duties as with Clayton County Jail.
Licensed Practical Nurse 07/2011 to 08/2012 Corizon Fulton County Jail Atlanta, GA
  • Provided medical services to patients with medium to high security classifications in a correctional facility.
  • Ability to write and transcribe orders given by the physician.
  • Administered basic therapeutic treatments and procedures.
  • Assessed signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's condition.* Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Human Service Supervisor II 05/1999 to 08/2002 Community of Landmark Opa-Locka, FL
  • Supervised 16 full-time and OPS (Other Personal Services) behavioral program associates.
  • Maintained all State of Florida and JACHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations) guidelines.
  • Provided care for 14 adult males with severe and persistent mental illnesses.
  • Assisted with community outings and skill building to prepare patients for independent or residential living.
  • Provided a safe and infection controlled environment.
  • Promoted interpersonal relationships improving employees morale.
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Unit Treatment and Rehabilitation Specialist 05/1996 to 11/1998 South Florida State Hospital Pembroke Pines, FL
  • Documented any changes noted in patient's mental prognosis daily and biweekly.
  • Provided treatment using multidisciplinary psychiatric rehabilitation based on illness management and recovery.* Sensitivity to cultural diversity and treated patients as individuals.
  • Applied deescalation techniques to help patients manage coping skills.
  • Recorded client information on special flow sheets, accurately indicating suicidal precautions, sleep flow and restraints.
  • Conducted therapeutic individual and family therapy sessions.
  • Guided clients in effective therapeutic exercises integrated from Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
Work History
State of Florida Department of Children's
Education and Training
Diploma: Nursing 2006 Griffin Technical College Southern Crescent Technical College Griffin, GA Nursing
Skills
basic, interpersonal, client, clients, Documentation, EKG's, family therapy, Immunizations, Infection control, invasive procedures, Nursing, prepare patients, phlebotomy, Record keeping, rehabilitation, repairs, Specimen collection, Therapy, treatment plans, Tuberculosis, vital signs, wound care
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Companies Worked For:

  • Correct Care Solutions Clayton County Jail
  • CorrectHealth Clayton County Jail
  • CorrectHealth Henry County Jail
  • Corizon Fulton County Jail
  • Community of Landmark
  • South Florida State Hospital
  • State of Florida Department of Children's

School Attended

  • Griffin Technical College Southern Crescent Technical College

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Human Service Supervisor II
  • Unit Treatment and Rehabilitation Specialist

Degrees

  • Diploma : Nursing 2006

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