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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
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Professional Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse08/2014 to 12/2015Menomonee Falls Health ServicesMenomonee Falls , WI
- 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 Nurse09/2009 to 07/2014Menomonee Falls Health ServicesMenomonee Falls , WI
- 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 Nurse02/2008 to 09/2009Menomonee Falls Health ServicesMenomonee Falls , WI
- Completed the same duties as with Clayton County Jail.
Licensed Practical Nurse07/2011 to 08/2012Menomonee Falls Health ServicesMenomonee Falls , WI
- 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 II05/1999 to 08/2002Community Of LandmarkCity , STATE
- 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 Specialist05/1996 to 11/1998South Florida State HospitalCity , STATE
- 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
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Education and Training
Diploma: Nursing2006Griffin Technical College Southern Crescent Technical CollegeCity, StateNursing
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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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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