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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary
New Hampshire Board-Certified Registered Nurse with over 8 years of experience, as a Licensed Practical Nurse, delivering high-quality care to patients in Long-term/skilled and Residential care facilities. Proven leader effective at uniting and guiding nursing teams toward achieving patient care goals, improving satisfaction and continuously driving widespread healthcare system initiatives. Focused on continuously advancing expertise, in all aspects of nursing and healthcare, while driving innovation.
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Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2016 to Current
The Mentor Network – Hoffman , MN
The Mentor Network – Hoffman , MN
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Performed monthly evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- 11-7 charge nurse
- G-tube care, medications, and daily set-up and stocking of supplies and feed.
- Kept optimal supply levels in med room and supply closet to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using iCM.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriateremedies.
- Tracked patients' status and emergent cases, taking calls from hospitals when patients' acuity changes.
- Streamlined all steps in rapid response situations by prioritizing and delegating tasks.
- Strengthened unit care standards and policies with focus on patient safety and dignity.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2012 to 10/2016
The Mentor Network – Holyoke , MA
The Mentor Network – Holyoke , MA
- Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
- Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PointClickCare.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delegated and prioritized assignments and nursing tasks based on individual staff strengths and expertise.
- Built rapport with patients and family members to deliver exceptional care.
- Provided wound care and dressing changes routinely.
- Utilized nursing knowledge to identify patient needs and offer appropriate remedies.
- Prioritized urgent and non-urgent patient needs calmly and effectively
- Managed JP drains and nasogastric, G and peg tubes.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Informed patients and families of effective treatment options and at-home care strategies, enhancing long-term outcomes.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Safely administered flu and pneumonia vaccinations, providing education to customers on vaccines, dosage, indications, precautions, contraindications and potential side effects.
- Recognized and understood specific stages of dying process, providing comfort-based care during vulnerable times.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters and IVs.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
Mental Health Worker, 07/2004 to 06/2012
Enloe Medical Center – Chico , CA
Enloe Medical Center – Chico , CA
- Documented client progress in confidential files.
- Worked collaboratively with other mental health professionals to provide consistent care and minimize diversion.
- Applied array of different methodologies to assist patients with therapy.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
- ADLs, direct care
- Meal time monitoring
- 1:1 supervision for safety reasons (level 1)
- Visual supervision for safety (level 2)
- Group activities
- Accompanying patients to appointments in community
- Post ECT monitoring
Education
Associate of Science: Nursing, 05/2020
NHTI - Concord's Community College - City, State
NHTI - Concord's Community College - City, State
Certificate: LPN, 12/2011
NHTI - Concord's Community College - City, State
NHTI - Concord's Community College - City, State
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified- BLS exp: 05/22
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School Attended
- NHTI - Concord's Community College
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Mental Health Worker
Degrees
- Associate of Science : Nursing , 05/2020
Certificate : LPN , 12/2011
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