Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 1 year of nursing experience and over 8 years of patient care experience seeking to leverage proven skills into a position at your medical facility. Passionate about providing quality care to every patient. Current up to date BLS certification. Great communication and multi-tasking skills. Caring and timely professional with the willingness to learn and gain experience .
Skills
Multi-tasking and prioritization
BLS certified
Empathetic and compassionate
Staff direction and task delegation
Educating families
Relationship building
Experience working with a wide rage of patients including Psych and dementia patients
Patient and caring
Troubleshooting
Caring for wounds
medication knowledge
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/2019 - Current Novant Health – Waxhaw, NC,
Provide care to long term senior residents and short term care to rehabilitation patients.
Administer residents medications as per MD Order.
Wound dressing and care.
Specimen collection.
Supervise CNA staff.
Maintain safety of residents.
Monitor patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Document patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Respond to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Address patient care needs, collect vitals, dress wounds and manage catheters.
Chart changes in patient conditions and discuss concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observe strict confidentiality and safeguard all patient-related information in accordance to HIPPA regulations.
Monitor infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Communicate concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Nurse Assistant, 11/2013 - 02/2020 Halifax Health – Deland, FL,
Measured and recorded patients' vital signs.
Assisted patients with personal hygiene needs such as bathing, hair care, and oral/denture care while providing privacy, care, and dignity.
Used universal precautions when dealing with bodily fluids.
Assisted Doctors and Physician Assistants with sterile procedures such as port placement and PICC line insertion.
Kept strict compliance with HIPAA standards and all patient confidentiality regulations.
Kept strict compliance with the facilities infection control policy.
Operated lift assistant machinery to assist patients out of bed to chair.
Preformed Frequent rounding on patients to ensure safety and comfort.
Responded promptly to all call lights to assist patients with their questions and needs.
Provided post mortem care.
Assisted patients with, bedpan, commode, and provide incontinence care.
Assisted patients with ambulation.
Collected specimens such as urine, stool, and sputum.
Turned and positioned patients to help maintain skin integrity.
Assisted wound care nurse with clean and sterile dressings.
Provided folly catheter care.
Assisted RN with folly catheter insertion.
Obtained and record patients intake and out put.
Observed and report changes in clients condition to the Registered Nurse.
Participated in in-service education programs.
Implement CPR during Codes.
Observe and care for patients that are on one to one close observation ensuring patient's safety.
Applied devices such as sequential TEDS, cooling blanket, and bear hugger warming blanket as instructed by RN.
Implement seizure precautions under direction of RN.
Assist patients with feeding during meals.
Assist transport staff with patient transfers.
Float to all units of the hospital a to satisfy staffing needs.
Re-orient confused patients with or without dementia to provide a safe and therapeutic environment.
Utilize therapeutic communication when speaking with patients.
Demonstrate compassion, care, and empathy to patients.
Community Intergration Specialist, 04/2012 - 10/2013 Bridgesmn – Chippewa Falls, WI,
Worked In a class room setting with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Maintained program setting in a neat, organized manner, adhering to safety standard.
Received training to drive the agency's Van.
As needed, assisted participants in/out of van.
Assist participants, as needed, with toileting and personal hygiene.
Assists participants, as needed, in transferring/lifting.
Prepared all required paperwork in a comprehensive and timely manner.
Maintained CPR and SCIP certification.
Manages behavior problems in a prescribed manner; consults with supervisors as required.
Utilized special techniques needed to serve the program participants.
Utilized proper body mechanics and transfer techniques.
Accompanied and supervised participants during scheduled community outings.
Direct Support Professional, 11/2010 - 04/2012 Catholic Guardian Society, Bays – City, STATE,
Obtained certification in CPR/First Aid, AMAP and SKIPP.
Provided care and supervision to adults with physical and intellectual disabilities.
Assisted Individuals with activities of daily living such as showering, teeth brushing, hair care, and nail care.
Cooked and prepared meals for individuals according to their diet plan and consistency requirements.
Accompanied individuals during outings such as trips to the movies and supermarket.
Accompanied individuals during doctors appointments.
Performed house cleaning and chores.
Applied desolation techniques during individual behaviors as taught in SKIPP training course.
Encouraged independence and promoted self-esteem.
Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
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