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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.
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Work History
03/2019 to Current
Licensed Practical NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. – Medford , OR
- 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 NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. – Milwaukee , WI
- 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 NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. – New Bedford , MA
- 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 NurseAcadia Healthcare Inc. – Orem , UT
- 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 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
Dana L West High School - City, State
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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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