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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Summary

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.

Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in general and geriatric patient care.

Experienced medical professional well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.

Devoted LPN with 25 years of experience in delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow co-workers.

Skills

Patient triaging
Samples collection
Healthcare platforms
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Caring for wounds
Assisting physicians
Counting narcotics
Empathetic and compassionate

Gastrostomy tube care
Psychiatric and mental health care
Personal and professional integrity
Self-discipline
Colostomy care familiarity
Body mechanics knowledge
Specimen collection and processing
Practiced inpatient and outpatient caregiver

Experience

Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse12/2018 to 11/2019

Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 18 bed unit
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Administered patient care to 13-20 patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support. Assisted by Certified Nursing Assistants.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2-4 hours as needed.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.

Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse08/2011 to 12/2017

Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels. Administered medications and injections as ordered.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 16 patients per day.
Documented patient intake and output as ordered.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 16 patient In-Patient Unit
Counseled patients and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Educated , patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse10/2005 to 06/2011

Used sterile techniques, and aseptic technique to prepare patients for procedures and surgery
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2-4 hours as ordered post-operatively
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight pre-operatively as required.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Started, monitored and managed IV's pre and post surgery
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Managed wound care, dressing changes as needed and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 10 patient ambulatory surgery center.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and Physicians.

Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse01/1989 to 07/1995

Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors and Physicians.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 50+ active patients.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, administering injections, immunizations, dressing changes and wound care.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.

Education and Training

LPN:Practical Nursing05/1989Clover Park Technical College, City, State

Some College (No Degree):General StudiesLos Angeles Mission College, City, State

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School Attended

Clover Park Technical College
Los Angeles Mission College

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

LPN : Practical Nursing 05/1989
Some College (No Degree) : General Studies

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