Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Summary

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

Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Patient triaging
Samples collection
Staff direction and task delegation
Tracking symptoms
Caring for wounds
Educating families

Regulatory requirements
Empathetic and compassionate
Patient and family focused
Organization and planning
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Problem resolution ability
Information documentation
Personal and professional integrity

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse06/2010 to 01/2012Beckley Appalachian Regional HospitalBeckley, WV

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.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every .
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to patients per day.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
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.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in hospital.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.

Licensed Practical Nurse11/2013 to 05/2015Dept Of Veterans AffairsBeckley, WV

Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in hospital .
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
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.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Licensed Practical Nurse05/2015 to CurrentKindred HealthcareBeckley, WV

Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
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.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
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.
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.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care t patients.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.

Education and Training

High School Diploma05/2006Fayetteville High SchoolFayetteville, WV

Licensed Practical Nurse : Health Management And Clinical Assistance05/2010Academy of Careers And TechnologyBeckley, WV

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital
Dept Of Veterans Affairs
Kindred Healthcare

School Attended

Fayetteville High School
Academy of Careers And Technology

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

High School Diploma 05/2006
Licensed Practical Nurse : Health Management And Clinical Assistance 05/2010

Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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