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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary
I've been working in long-term facilities as Charge Nurse for 15 + years.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
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Experience
Licensed Practical NurseGeisinger | Jermyn , PA | Aug 2020-Current
- 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.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] patients per day.
Charge Licensed Practical NurseWellpath | Norfolk , VA | Sep 2013-Current
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Oversaw medication administration to 25-30 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Delegated and prioritized tasks, streamlining all steps in rapid response situations.
- Supported physicians and consultants with tests and procedures.
- Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Created and implemented care plans after reviewing patients' imaging and test results, working closely with other members of interdisciplinary team.
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Monitored patient status and treatment progress, reporting observations to physicians.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on long-term policies and procedures, patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
Charge Licensed Practical NurseWellpath | Pewee Valley , KY | Mar 2008-Feb 2014
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Oversaw medication administration to 20-30 patients daily, monitoring and documenting responses.
- Distributed assignments to CNA and resident advisors while providing guidance and training to ensure proper care was administered to patients.
- Documented and evaluated effectiveness of care plans and interventions.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Presented information regarding diagnoses, conditions, illnesses, treatments and outcomes to patients and families in clear, easy-to-understand terminology.
- Educated patients, caregivers, and families on diagnoses, treatment and disease prevention.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and health maintenance.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Actualized interventions and strategies to manage G-tubes, Foley Catheters
- Built and maintained strong working relationships between nursing department and other discipline.
- Assessed and assisted patients with diverse range and comorbid chronic diagnoses, including chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes, and sepsis.
- Facilitated patient admission, transfer and discharge processes.
- Managed patient admissions and hospital discharges to various settings, including home care, rehabilitation or self-care.
Education and Training
Diploma: Practical NursingW-B Area Career&Technical Center Practical Nursing | | City | Jun 2005
GEDBrooklyn Adult Learning Center | | City | Jun 1995
CNA II: Certified Nursing AssistantFayetteville Technical Community College | | City, State | Jul 2001
Diploma: Certified Nursing AssistantMerger Evers College/Access | | City | Jun 1996
Diploma: Home Health AideNorrell Health Care | | City | Oct 1993
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR
- State board Approved Basic IV Certification
- BLS,CPR,AED
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School Attended
- W-B Area Career&Technical Center Practical Nursing
- Brooklyn Adult Learning Center
- Fayetteville Technical Community College
- Merger Evers College/Access
- Norrell Health Care
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Charge Licensed Practical Nurse
Degrees
- Diploma : Practical Nursing
GED
CNA II : Certified Nursing Assistant
Diploma : Certified Nursing Assistant
Diploma : Home Health Aide
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