Licensed Practical Nurse resume example

• 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.

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.