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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary

I am Sarah Billings a dedicated LPN of almost 4 years and a licensed CNA from 2013-2017.My experience is Long Term Care but i am looking forward to expanding my experience. I have been taking care of my grandma since the age of 8 until she passed away in 2016. Nursing and taking care of people has always been my passion. I plan to further my nursing experience by exploring different specialties and my career by obtaining my RN.

Skills
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Providing end of life care for the patient and their families.
  • Caring for wounds
  • Willing to work as needed even in lower positions to get the job accomplished
Experience
Company Name | City, StateLicensed Practical Nurse12/2017 - Current
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
  • Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
  • Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Company Name | City, StateCertified Nursing Assistant03/2017 - 12/2017
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
  • Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
  • Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
  • Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
  • Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
  • Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Company Name | City, StateDelivery Driver06/2014 - 09/2017
  • Delivered exceptional customer service in all interactions to promote satisfaction and maintain company loyalty.
  • Maintained safe driving habits to protect property and general public on roadways.
  • Demonstrated safe driving by observing all road rules, exercising caution in unfamiliar areas and maintaining vehicle control.
  • Grouped and routed deliveries according to designated areas to maintain efficient delivery times.
  • Maneuvered shipments with carts, hands trucks and pallet jacks, loading and unloading vehicles to maintain tight timetables.
Company Name | City, StateCertified Nursing Assistant03/2015 - 02/2017
  • Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
  • Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
  • Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
  • Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
  • Delivered high level of care to every patient.
  • Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education and Training
Morehead High School | CityHigh School Diploma05/2012
Rockingham Community College | City, StateLicensed Practical Nursing in LPN07/2017
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Morehead High School
  • Rockingham Community College

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Certified Nursing Assistant
  • Delivery Driver

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Licensed Practical Nursing in LPN

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