Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example Naphcare Inc.

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 15 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Long Term Care, Memory Care and Correctional settings. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies. Self-motivated with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.

Skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization
Patient triaging
Staff direction and task delegation
Caring for wounds
Empathetic and compassionate
Counting narcotics
Documenting incidents
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rehabilitation techniques
Educating families
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Psychotropic medication knowledge

Tracking symptoms
Assisting physicians
Customer service
Project organization
Planning and coordination
Team building
Team management
Supervision
Inventory management
First Aid/CPR
Organization
Communications

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse
Tacoma, WANaphCare Inc./Dec 2019 to Current

Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care.
Educated clients, patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition

Licensed Practical Nurse
West Seattle , WAProvidence Mount St. Vincent/Sep 2017 to Mar 2020

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
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.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 35 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

Licensed Practical Nurse
Vero Beach, FLPalm Gardens/Nov 2007 to Jan 2017

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
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.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.

Education and Training

Associate of Arts: General StudiesBrevard Community CollegeMay 2000Palm Bay, FL

High School DiplomaMelbourne Central Catholic High SchoolMay 1998Melbourne, FL

Licensed Practical Nurse: Practical NursingIndian River Community CollegeMay 2005Fort Pierce, Fl

Certifications

First Aid/CPR

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

NaphCare Inc.
Providence Mount St. Vincent
Palm Gardens

School Attended

Brevard Community College
Melbourne Central Catholic High School
Indian River Community College

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

Associate of Arts : General Studies
High School Diploma
Licensed Practical Nurse : Practical Nursing

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Resume Score: 80%

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