Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse possessing extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record. Highly flexible scheduling availability, including weekends, overnights and evenings. Strong proficiency in variety of medical procedures, including IV Certification and Foley Catheter insertion and Tube feeding procedures. Enthusiastic Nurse eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of Nursing Skills and CPR Certification and training. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Nursing Field.
Skills
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Patient Management
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
Patient Care
HIPAA Compliance
Chronic Disease Management
Dementia Knowledge
Transcribing Orders
Infection Control
Treatment Planning
Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
Laboratory Testing
Rehabilitation Techniques
Case management
Caregiving skills
Breathing treatments
Documenting intake
Patient Assessments
Writing reports
Inpatient care
Maintaining nutrition
Direct Patient Care
Conflict resolution
Medical office administration
Medical Records Management
Customer service
Scheduling
Patient Advocacy
Medication Administration
Staff Management
Rehabilitation
Bathing
Managed Care
Disease Management
Long-Term Care
Emotional Support
Tracheotomies
Patient and family advocacy
Intravenous therapy
Preventative health
Appointment Scheduling
Feeding assistance
Hospice and palliative care
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Foley catheters
Administering immunizations
Infection control measures
Feeding pumps understanding
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, 12/2020 to Current Prestige Healthcare – Carroll, OH,
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC and Optimus to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges through.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN, 09/2020 to 12/2020 Wesleylife – Silvis, IL,
Observed, charted, and reported developments in inpatient health conditions in a 60-bed hospital.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify a course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Counseled clients, patients, and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify a course of treatment
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
Observed, charted, and reported developments in inpatient health conditions in a 75-bed long-term care facility.
Worked with thehealthcare 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
Started, monitored, and managed intravenous medication.
LPN, 09/2019 to 09/2020 Wesleylife – De Witt, IA,
Observed, charted, and reported developments in inpatient health conditions in a 25-bed Long term care facility.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 25 active patients.
Educated clients, patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
Counseled clients, patients, and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Education
Associate of Science: Criminal Justice, Expected in 08/2012 Somerset Community College - Somerset, KY GPA:
: Practical Nursing, Expected in 08/2005 Scioto County Career Technical Center - Lucasville, OH GPA:
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