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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary

Knowledgeable and compassionate Nursing staff member with three + years of Licensed Practical Nursing experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Skills
  • Samples collection
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Counting narcotics
  • Documenting incidents
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Caring for wounds
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Problem resolution
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Team building
  • Customer service
  • Administrative support
Experience
December 2018
to
Current
Regency Gardens Nursing CenterWayne, NJLicensed Practical Nurse
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • 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 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.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to administer antibiotics.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Medrex.
January 2017
to
Current
Brookdale Senior LivingWayne, NJLicensed Practical Nurse, Wellness
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 102-bed facility.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • 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.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with pointclickcare.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to thirty-five patients per day.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
April 2011
to
January 2016
Mandee Hawthorne, NJCashier
  • Provided assistance with purchases, locating items and signing up for rewards programs.
  • Processed returned items in accordance with store policy.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answering questions and offering advice.
  • Organized and maintained both physical and digital payment documentation for accurate filing and compliant recordkeeping.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers.
July 2012
to
October 2015
Little Ferry Nursery SchoolLittle Ferry, NJTeacher's Assistant
  • Cleaned and organized classrooms, materials, and supplies for maximum efficiency.
  • Assisted teachers with instruction and provided clerical support for diverse needs.
  • Prepared bulletin boards, classroom materials and individual student portfolios to support teacher plans.
  • Distributed classroom materials and supplies such as pencils, paper and art materials.
  • Monitored students in class, hallways and playground to supervise, enforce rules and support lead teacher.
  • Collaborated with teacher to devise and implement developmentally appropriate lessons aligning with school's philosophy and mission.
  • Kept students safe inside and outside classrooms by proactively monitoring behaviors and tracking student movements, safety hazards and visitors.
  • Assisted teachers with lesson preparation and curriculum implementation.
  • Contributed to positive, educational setting by delivering gentle discipline and promoting student success.
Education and Training
Berkeley College Woodland Park, NJBachelor of Science: Bachelor of Science in Nursing
2016
Lincoln Technical Institute Paramus, NJLicensed Practical Nurse Diploma
Activities and Honors
  • Member of The National Society of Leadership and Success
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Regency Gardens Nursing Center
  • Brookdale Senior Living
  • Mandee
  • Little Ferry Nursery School

School Attended

  • Berkeley College
  • Lincoln Technical Institute

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse, Wellness
  • Cashier
  • Teacher's Assistant

Degrees

  • Bachelor of Science : Bachelor of Science in Nursing
    Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma

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