licensed practical nurse resume example with 16+ years of experience
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 15+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with patient care. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional with experience, taking care of patients with disabilities and mental health. Skilled at communication, organizing, prioritization, problem solving to help improve level and quality of care, multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Supervise certified nurses assistant, med techs and housekeeping. Background in clinic, skilled nursing, hospital, residential home environments. Proficient in delivering exceptional nursing care, triaging conditions and supporting diverse patient needs. Committed professional, willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration. Enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work and attention to detail. A clear understanding of patient needs and training in patient care. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in healthcare.
- Patient Assessment
- Direct Patient Care
- Dementia Knowledge
- Chronic Disease Management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Employee Performance
- Clinical Training
- Patient Care Planning
- Staff education and training
- EMR/EHR
- G-tube feeding
- Medication administration
- CPR
- Wound care
- Supervise certified nurse assistant
- Supervise med techs
- Supervise housekeeping
- Medical office administration
- Writing reports
- Transcribing orders
- Breathing treatments
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Inpatient care
- Documenting intake
- Basic math
Hagerstown, MD, 06/2012 - Current
- Implemented quality patient care techniques to align with safety, health and organizational regulations.
- Oversee daily rounds to assess patient conditions and distribute medications to patients.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Cared for over 30 [mental illness] patients each day with quality-driven support
Marina Del Rey, CA, 09/2008 - 08/2012
- Assist patients with neurological disorders, stroke, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, trauma etc.
- Used chart system to document patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Helped patients complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN'S
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations
- Cared for over 30 physically disabled and mentally impaired patients each day with quality-driven support
Buena Park, CA, 04/2005 - 09/2008
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring and specimen collection.
- Taught patients how to improve lifestyle choices, dramatically reducing chance of symptom reoccurrence.
- Assessed medical status of patients pre and post-operation by checking vital parameters and supervising food intake.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols to optimize performance and safety.
- Identified patient care requirements by establishing personal rapport with patients and families.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical ability, appearance and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions
- Cared for over 30 geriatric and mentally/physically impaired patients each day with quality-driven support
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School Attended
- Grant Writing USA
- Bakersfield Adult Schools
- Cardinal Ritter College Prep
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
- Licensed Vocational Nurse
Degrees
- High School Diploma
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