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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary

Committed professional with 15 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration.

Skills
  • Patient privacy
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient management
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Infection control and aseptic procedures
  • Medical Records Management
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Breathing treatments
  • Inpatient care
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Measuring vital statistics
  • Medical records review
  • Detail-oriented
  • Blood specimen storage
  • Sample and specimen collection
  • Specimen labeling procedures
  • Venipuncture
  • Health education
  • Recording data
  • Time management
  • Quality control guidelines
  • Patient confidentiality
  • Patient assessments1
  • Patient assessments
  • Outpatient care
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/2006 to 01/2008
Family Physicians Inc. – Richmond , VA
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Managed appointment calendar for 70+ scans and evaluations per week.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to M.D., recording all changes in medical records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor, 04/2001 to 04/2007
Cedarfield – Richmond , VA
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to R.N. And M.D., recording all changes in medical records.
  • Cared for over 30 inpatient and outpatient each day with quality-driven support.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including R.N., Social Workers and Physical therapists and M.D.'s to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
  • Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/1995 to 04/2001
Bon Secours Health System Inc. – Richmond , VA
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
  • 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.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with 7-10 R.N.'s to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
  • Managed appointment calendar for [Number]+ scans and evaluations per week.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed numerous functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.
  • Performed daily evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to R.N.'s and M.D.s, recording all changes in medical records.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/1976
J.R. Tucker High School - Henrico County, Va
Lpn: Licensed Practical Nursing, 03/1994
St Mary's School of Nursing - Richmond, Va, VA
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Family Physicians Inc.
  • Cedarfield
  • Bon Secours Health System Inc.

School Attended

  • J.R. Tucker High School
  • St Mary's School of Nursing

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Degrees

  • High School Diploma : 06/1976
    Lpn : Licensed Practical Nursing , 03/1994

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