Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. 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
Healthcare platforms
Samples collection
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Patient triaging
Experience
02/2020 to Current
Licensed Practical NurseBrookdale Senior Living – Columbus, GA,
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
04/2017 to 04/2019
Licensed Practical NurseBrookdale Senior Living – Corona, CA,
Reported symptoms and conditions of patients related to medication effects.
Cosigned medication waste and deliveries, reconciling inventory to eliminate discrepancies.
Conducted pain assessments to determine effectiveness of administered medications.
Verified completion of medication consent form, establishing dose, schedule and side effects.
Coordinated with pharmacists to maintain sufficient supply levels.
Audited medication administration records and physician orders for completeness prior to administration and throughout entire shift.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Addressed unit staff concerns, including staffing ratios, resource management, allocation of responsibilities and optimized workload management.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
Managed and provided leadership to help staff with direct and indirect patient care and telemetry monitoring.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
11/2010 to 09/2014
Licensed Practical NurseBrookdale Senior Living – Daytona Beach, FL,
Enforced disease prevention protocols among staff members, patients and visitors.
Completed daily rounds of nursing department to verify nursing service personnel performance alignment acceptable nursing standards.
Administered oral, intramuscular and IV medications to patients and monitored responses.
Investigated and reported all accidents fully, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
Imparted medical, operational and patient care knowledge to junior nurses to maximize performance and quality of team operations.
Maintained adequate unit supplies to meet expected patient demands.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Coordinated and led in-services to facilitate nursing leadership development and career growth.
Education and Training
Expected in 06/2006 to to
Associate of Science: Nursing Practice Diman Regional Tchnical Institute - School Of Practical Nursing - Fall River, MA GPA:
Accomplishments
Department of the United States Navy :
****Completed the Navy Standardized Caregiver 2 year Training Program****
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Diman Regional Tchnical Institute - School Of Practical Nursing