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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
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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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