Licensed Practical Nurse Compassionate and dedicated nurse candidate with hospital and nursing home experience. Extremely competent, well-organized, and professionalism with a consistent track record of surpassing standards and goals at Jackson Madison County General Hospital and Bells Nursing and Rehabilitation. Motivator and problem-solver who takes pride in meticulous work. I continually strive to expand professional knowledge and responsibilities. Excellent leadership, scheduling, interpersonal, and safety skills. Establish rapport and confidence while building strong relationships with a diverse group of individuals. Possess exceptional planning, prioritizing, and goal-setting skills to achieve optimal patient outcome. Ability to create, implement, and document efficient methods of operations.
Skills
Effective communication skills
Mental Health
Nursing
Organizational skills
Protocols
Patient triaging
Staff direction and task delegation
Counting narcotics
Regulatory requirements
Documenting incidents
Educating families
Empathetic and compassionate
Assisting physicians
Rehabilitation techniques
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Caring for wounds
Tracking symptoms
Time management
Training & Development
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Samples collection
Recording and reporting subjective and objective data
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, 04/2019 to Current Upper Chesapeake Health – Bel Air, MD,
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
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.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and [Type] testing.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
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.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office.
Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2018 to 04/2019 Upper Chesapeake Health – Havre De Grace, MD,
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System and Electronic Health Record system.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Patient Care Technician, 12/2015 to 10/2018 Amita Health – Mccordsville, IN,
Restocked unit frequently with necessary medical supplies.
Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Performed minor housekeeping tasks to keep patient areas clean and sanitized.
Transported patients to other areas of hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys for tests, treatments and therapies.
Notified senior staff of patient emergencies to optimize outcomes.
Assisted patients with essential ambulatory care for transport to and from facility.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
Delivered outstanding patient care based on physical, psychological, educational and related criteria.
Provided daily living activities to patients by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
Education and Training
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma : Nursing , Expected in 10/2018 Tennessee College of Applied Technology E - Ripley, TN, GPA:
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