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. 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.
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Patient triaging
Samples collection
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Empathetic and compassionate
Tracking symptoms
Regulatory requirements
Documenting incidents
Caring for wounds
Assisting physicians
Counting narcotics
Educating families
Leadership
Working collaboratively
Microsoft Office
Experience
11/2019 to Current
Licensed Practical NurseLawrence General Hospital – Lawrence, MA,
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
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.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
06/2017 to 11/2020
TNNLawrence General Hospital – North Andover, MA,
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
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.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
06/2019 to 07/2020
Licensed Practical NurseRCM – City, STATE,
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.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education and Training
Expected in 01/2011
Associate of Science: Practical Nursing ATS - Chicago, IL, GPA:
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