Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example Reynolds Army Community Healthy Clinic

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Professional Summary

Dedicated nursing professional with 15 years of experience in providing compassionate nursing services, at the inpatient and clinical settings. Looking to continue patient care in the administrative setting. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients, caregivers, and physicians to implement patient care objectives.

Work History

Reynolds Army Community Healthy Clinic - Licensed Practical NurseFort Sill, OK12/2012 - Current

Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
Perform functional assessments and physical examinations for 4-6 patients per day to report changes in patient condition
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
Collaborate with Case Managers for continuing care outpatient services
Administer Immunizations and medications
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and medication management
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Physicians, Clinical Nurses and Case Managers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Southwestern Medical Center - Licensed Practical NurseLawton, OK05/2007 - Current

Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
Used aseptic techniques, including sterile technique to provide sterilized wound care, while assisting with invasive and noninvasive procedures
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition
Used manual and electronic medical tools to obtain patient vital signs
Collaborated with health care team members to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Medi-tech to keep team informed of changing conditions
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
Provide updates related to patient status to Physician, Director, and House Supervisor, recording all changes in medical records
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Southwestern Behavioral Center - Mental Health TechnicianLawton, OK04/2005 - 05/2007

Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge
Accompanied the new patients to unit and recorded vital signs to establish baseline record upon facility arrival
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation
Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel
Attended therapeutic educational group meetings and supported patients with guidance from the healthcare team
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences
Helped 1 - 20 patients with meals, activities of daily living (ADLs) and facility transfers to promote security and patient well-being
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being
Identified a behavior that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention
Engaged with colleagues in treatment team meetings to promote positive patient treatment outcomes
Escorted the patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security
Supported the patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes
Coordinated with medical and paramedical professionals to provide appropriate input and effectively formulate and implement treatment plans for patients
Treated the clients and their families with respect and dignity
Assisted and counseled patients daily
Documented patient care on 1 - 20 patients daily
Recommended continuing care and medications to clients and communicated with family members on treatment and discharge plans

Skills

Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Organizational Skills
AHLTA, CHCS, Humana, and Q-Flow
Customer Service
Medical Records Management

Team Work
Problem Solving
Time Management Skills
Project organization
HIPAA Compliance

Education

03/2007Great Plains Technology CenterLawton, OKLicensed Practical Nurse: Nursing

06/2004Cameron UniversityLawton, OKAssociate of Science: Allied Health

06/1992Seaside High SchoolSeaside, CAHigh School Diploma

Certifications

Basic Life Support
CardioPulmonary Resuscitation
Neonatal Resuscitation Program
Pediatric Advanced Life Support
Multistate Licensed Practical Nurse

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Reynolds Army Community Healthy Clinic
Southwestern Medical Center
Southwestern Behavioral Center

School Attended

Great Plains Technology Center
Cameron University
Seaside High School

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse
Mental Health Technician

Degrees

Licensed Practical Nurse : Nursing
Associate of Science : Allied Health
High School Diploma

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Resume Score: 80%

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