Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example

In my duties as an LPN for this orthopedic practice I had many responsibilities both hands on and clerical/office related. The following are duties required nd done, but not limited to:

• Applied a wide range of casting and traction techniques in accordance with established practices and physician's instructions.
• Set-up instruments, and supplies required for specific procedures and assisted in the preparation and draping of patient before procedure.
• Applied plaster/fiber glass casts and dressings, both pre and post surgically.
• Kept all work areas neat and organized, removing debris and waste and placing refuse into proper receptacles, maximizing efficiency, productivity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs.
• Assisted in the maintenance and care of specimens and prepared surgical specimen forms for laboratory analysis.
• Prepared treatment rooms for patients, including cleaning surfaces and restocking supplies.
• Led patients to exam rooms, answered general questions and prepared patients for physician by explaining process.
• Organized and managed medical supply inventory to foster continuous availability of required items.
• Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
• Collected forms, copied insurance cards and coordinated patient information for billing and insurance processing.
• Registered patients and scheduled appointments.

As an LPN in an Urgent Care setting, I had multiple duties and responsibilities. Some are as follows:

• Collected, monitored and documented patient vitals, including pulse, respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
• Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
• Treated patients by administering various types of medications and therapies.
• Answered patient questions and provided take-home materials for further information.
• Reached out to patients to convey lab results and provide care instructions.
• Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
• Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
• Administered medications and therapies rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
• Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
• Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
• Provided skilled direct nursing care to all] patients in an urgent care facility.
• Documented all therapies, including pain management and nebulizer therapies to keep patient charts up-to-date.
• Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
• Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients.
• Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
• Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.