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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary

Dedicated and compassionate LPN with an extraordinary work ethic and strong patient care record. Skilled at communicating and maintaining a professional relationship with physicians, patients, family members and other medical staff.

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.

Skills
  • Floor Nurse responsible for bedside care to patients to include medication administration, IV therapy and insertion, monitoring vital signs, blood sugar checks, administering insulin, diagnostic studies, labs, performing procedures to include oxygen administration, chest tube monitoring, nasogastric tube insertion, tracheostomy care, telemetry monitoring, wound care and dressing changes, monitoring wound vacuum, peg tube care and feedings both bolus and continuous, insertion of Foley catheters, monitoring suprapubic catheters, bladder scanning, rectal tube insertion, enema administration. Proper use of body mechanics in transferring patients from bed to chair and log rolling patients after spinal surgeries, use of abductor pillows after hip surgeries, use of Cryo/Cuff and CPM machine placement after knee surgeries. Skilled with the use of Hoyer machines and slide boards to transfer patients. Accurate data collection in assessing patients, excellent communication with other members of healthcare team and patient family.
  • Excellent communication
  • Data collection
  • Detail oriented
  • Leadership
  • Medication administration
  • Nursing
  • Scanning
  • Team player
  • Telemetry
  • Therapy
  • Time management
  • Vital signs
  • Wound care
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Samples collection
  • Patient triaging
  • Rehabilitation techniques
  • FL Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Psychotropic medication knowledge
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Caring for wounds
  • Educating families
  • Counting narcotics
  • Assisting physicians
  • Problem resolution
  • Communications
  • Team building
  • Customer service
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse07/2020 to CurrentJefferson City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LlcJefferson City , MO

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  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse04/2007 to CurrentJefferson City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LlcJefferson City , MO
  • Fort Walton Beach Medical Center, Fort Walton Beach, FL.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with CPOE via Meditech.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every hour.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 6 patients per day.
  • 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.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 279 bed hospital.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Meditech.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse11/2016 to 07/2018Jefferson City Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LlcJefferson City , MO

Provided care to pediatric patients in home setting with administration of meds via inhalation using aerosols and airway management by ventilators and oxygen, fed patients via Peg and J-tube, managed permanent indwelling urinary devices Foley catheters and Supra Pubic catheters, transfers via Hoyer and bed to wheelchair. Managed comfort care patients at end of life, provided teaching on the dying process, and medications used to promote comfort, as well as emotional support to family.

Education and Training
ACLS CertificationNIHSS/Stroke CertificationIV Therapy Certification[florida Department of Education Ged: Licensed Practical Nurse 2009Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High SchoolCity, State
Some College (No Degree): Nursing EducationNorth West Florida State College City, State
certified nursing assistant1983
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School Attended

  • Okaloosa Technical College And Choice High School
  • North West Florida State College

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • ACLS CertificationNIHSS/Stroke CertificationIV Therapy Certification[florida Department of Education Ged : Licensed Practical Nurse 2009
    Some College (No Degree) : Nursing Education
    certified nursing assistant 1983

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