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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary
Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 2 years of patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
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Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse | 06/2018 to Current
Biolife - American Fork , UT
Biolife - American Fork , UT
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Delivered updates in patient status to , recording all changes in medical records
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in to keep team informed of changing conditions
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
- Performed several functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges when required
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Cared for over 3 Dementia and Alzheimer's patients each day with quality-driven support
Residential Aide | 09/2014 to 06/2018
Samaritan Health Services - Corvallis , OR
Samaritan Health Services - Corvallis , OR
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve residential
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to charge nurse
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment
- Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping
- Guided patients to restroom and or changed soiled briefs to support bladder and bowel relief requirements
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming
- Helped clients maintain optimal health by overseeing medication administration and all doctor's appointments
- Cooked meals and assisted patients with eating tasks to support healthy nutrition
- Documented residents' behavior in terms of mental status, sleeping and eating patterns in medical record books
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded
- Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles
- Helped clients with hygiene-related tasks such as brushing teeth, bathing, grooming and toileting
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records
- Determined specific needs and provided most appropriate level of services for patient well-being
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets
- Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels
- Assisted patients with bathing, grooming, dressing and oral hygiene care both in private residences and facilities
- Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean
- Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information
- Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients
- Recorded vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Home Health Aide | 11/2011 to 09/2014
Sunrise Senior Living - Randolph , NJ
Sunrise Senior Living - Randolph , NJ
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to document accurately report patient progress
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Promoted development of healthy lifestyle to meet health and wellness objectives
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals, including purchasing ingredients from local shops
- Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care
- Administered medication as directed by physician
- Provided transportation, managing and scheduling appointments
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
- Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care
- Assisted with general household activities, such as cooking, meal preparation and grocery shopping
- Monitored progress and documented any patient health status changes, keeping healthcare team updated
- Supervised daily activities and provided assistance when needed
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician
- Provided direct personal care and administrative services to clients
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships
- Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Helped clients with managed home care, ensuring efficacy of care by monitoring health status
- Traveled to clients' homes to provide healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Assisted clients by performing laundry, meal preparation and other tasks
- Performed basic household chores, including washing floors, washing dishes, vacuuming, garbage disposal and dusting
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor
- Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
Certified Medication Aide | 01/2009 to 11/2011
Legacy Health Services - Lyndhurst , OH
Legacy Health Services - Lyndhurst , OH
- Administered prescribed drugs to high-volume patient caseload
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing
- Offered support for client mental and emotional needs to enhance physical outcomes and overall happiness
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life
- Provided patients with assistance in completing such tasks as bathing and toileting, effectively reducing daily burden on family members
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with doctors to address concerns and protect each person from any harm
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Administered narcotics and regular medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects
- Checked vital signs on regular basis and contacted doctors regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes
- Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee trainings and taking classes in subjects to improve care
- Delivered assistance to elderly clients in daily activities including bathing, dressing, physical transfers and care for incontinence
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to supervisor
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection
- Assisted disabled clients in any way necessary to facilitate independence and well-being
- Ensured safety and well-being of each patient in alignment with care plan
Education
Kenya High School - City, State | A Level DiplomaDiploma , 11/2006
Bedford Science and Technology Center - City, State | LicenceLicensed Practical Nurse, 06/2018
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School Attended
- Kenya High School
- Bedford Science and Technology Center
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Residential Aide
- Home Health Aide
- Certified Medication Aide
Degrees
- Kenya High School - City , State | A Level Diploma
Bedford Science and Technology Center - City , State | Licence
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