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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 16 years of experience in the field of Geriatrics and short term rehabilitation. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments, medication, injection, and wound care. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

Skills
  • Patient Care
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Dementia Knowledge
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
  • Patient Management
  • Patient Management
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Caregiving skills
  • Inpatient care
  • Writing reports
Work History
03/2019 to Current
Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name – City, State
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Used medical tools to obtain patient vital signs
  • Supported diagnoses by taking urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
08/2017 to 03/2020
Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name – City, State
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Partnered with team of registered nurses to achieve overall well-being of all patients.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Completed all daily living tasks to enhance the quality of life of elderly patients.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Participated in facility surveys and inspections made by authorized governmental agencies.
01/2014 to 03/2018
Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name – City, State
  • Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Collected biological samples for laboratory tests.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Investigated and reported issues relating to patient care or conditions that might hinder patient well-being.
  • Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
  • Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Transported patients to and from different departments.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients
12/2003 to 01/2014
Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name – City, State
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
  • Ensured safety and well-being of patients.
  • Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Helped residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients.
  • Provided patient education.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients
Education
2003
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing
Cayuga Onondaga BOCES - City, State
Cayuga County Community College - City, State
  • Coursework in Anatomy and Physiology, Introduction to Psychology, Health and First Aide.
2001
High School Diploma
Dana L West High School - City, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Cayuga Onondaga BOCES
  • Cayuga County Community College
  • Dana L West High School

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • Licensed Practical Nurse : Nursing
    High School Diploma

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