Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Skills
Patient Triaging
Samples Collection
Healthcare Platforms
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Medication Administration
Patient Observation
Specimen Collection
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Call Answering and Assistance
Intravenous Medications
Care Planning and Modifications
Vital Signs Recording
Team Building
Patient Charting
Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conditions Reporting
Empathetic and Compassionate
Experience
07/2022 to Current
Licensed Practical NurseBiolife – Houston, TX,
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 5 patients per day.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
03/2019 to Current
Patient Care TechNorthside Hospital – Marietta, GA,
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Maintained inventory levels of stock items, supplies and equipment to foster smooth and cost-effective unit operations.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Prepared patient chart for admission and compiled appropriate paperwork.
Recorded patient conditions and vital signs before and after medical operations.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
03/2017 to 03/2019
Inventory Control Team LeadForms And Surfaces – Pittsburgh, PA,
Weighed mail to determine correct postage.
Used vendor knowledge to determine shipping procedures, routes and rates.
Compared and verified identifying information of outgoing shipments.
Requisitioned and stored shipping materials and supplies to maintain inventory of stock.
Corresponded with establishment representatives to rectify damages, shortages or nonconformance to specifications.
Traced missing material and shipments through vendor and customer communications.
Packed, sealed or affixed postage to prepare materials for shipping.
Scheduled large shipments and planned logistics to reserve sufficient storage space for incoming items.
Prepared work orders, bills of lading or shipping orders to route materials.
Inspected and recorded incoming and outgoing orders for count, damage and dates.
Troubleshot issues related to shipping and receiving in compliance with corporate procedures.
Unpacked and examined incoming shipments to confirm consistency with records and routed materials to appropriate department.
Examined shipment contents and compare with manifests, invoices or orders to verify accuracy.
03/2015 to 10/2017
Patient Care TechNorthside Hospital – Snellville, GA,
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Kept instruments and equipment clean and sanitized.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Education and Training
Expected in 05/2022 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Calhoun Community College - Tanner, AL GPA:
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