Licensed Practical Nurse resume example with 13+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
Montgomery Street, San Francisco, CA94105609 Johnson Ave., 49204, Tulsa, OK
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Professional Summary
Motivated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse looking to seek employment to gain and expand nursing skills and knowledge. Enthusiastic individual who works well in both team-based and independent capacities who also has strong work ethic. Dependable with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Ability to track and chart patient information to help patients' treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Skills
Basic Life Support Certification Active.
Training in nursing skills such as wound care, medication administration, sterile and aseptic techniques, nasogastric tube insertion and care, foley catheter insertion and care and IV insertion and care. Collection of blood, urine and stool specimens.
Collect information from patients and/or family to identify complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care.
Vital Signs including temperature, respirations, heart rate, blood pressure, height and weight, pain level and behavioral health screenings.
Review immunization records to determine required immunizations, correct dosages, and administer oral, intradermal, subcutaneous, intramuscular immunizations.
Provide individualized nursing care based upon the physician's medical plan, the nursing assessment and all needs of the patient.
Assuring patient safety throughout all care provided.
HIPAA Compliance
Perform teaching to patients and/or family regarding self-care procedures and documents teaching.
Electronic health record - Cerner Documentation
Medical terminology understanding
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/2020 - Current State Of New York – Rush, NY,
Works 24-36 hours/week.
Performs duties under the supervision of a registered nurse, advanced practice nurse and physician.
Contributes to the interdisciplinary team process at team conferences and other team meetings and offers input into team decision making within their scope of practice.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Cared for over 7-8 mild/moderate acuity rehabilitation patients each day with quality-driven support.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed daily nursing assessments and physical examinations to report changes in patient condition.
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.
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