licensed practical nurse resume example with 15+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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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. I have enjoyed every field of care.
Skills
Healthcare platforms
Patient triaging
Samples collection
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Counting narcotics
Educating families
Documenting incidents
Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse
Experience
08/2012 to Current
Licensed Practical NurseUnitedhealth Group Inc. – Huntsville, AL,
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 1- 2 hours depending on patient status.
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.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with PointClickCare.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 40 patients per day.
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.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
06/2007 to 08/2013
Licensed Practical NurseUnitedhealth Group Inc. – Hurricane, WV,
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every 2 hours.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Provena Healthcare.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Administered patient care to elderly patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Used sterile techniques, including A-septic and Sterile to prepare patients for procedures.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
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.
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.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
07/2004 to 10/2005
LPNParkview Adventist Medical Center – Brunswick, ME, ADLle here.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 8 patients per day.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
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.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Education and Training
Expected in to to
: Licensed Practical Nurse Kankakee Community College - Kankakee, IL GPA:
Completed coursework in Nursing, Chemistry, Microbiology, Anatomy and Physiology 1,2, Algebra, Speech, English 1, and Writing.
Completed continuing education in IV therapy, Psychiatric Care, Child development, Drug addiction.
Completed professional development in researching Psychoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Bi-polar Disorder, Depression. Wound Care, and Effective Documentation Skills.
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