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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 8 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in home, and long term care settings. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals safely. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draws, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate Able to remain calm and make affective decisions in a fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environment. History of collaborating with doctors, specialized support services, patients and families. Dedicated registered nurse accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Skills
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Samples collection
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Assisting physicians
  • Caring for wounds
  • Counting narcotics
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Psychotropic medication knowledge
  • Educating families
  • Customer service
  • Supervision
  • Organization
  • First Aid/CPR
  • Problem resolution
  • Communications
Experience
Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse06/2016 to Current
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • 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.
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] 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.
  • Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
  • 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.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse02/2013 to 04/2016
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • 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.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with [Number]+ active patients.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] 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.
  • Used sterile techniques, including [Technique] and [Technique] to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • 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.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Company NameCity, StateLicensed Practical Nurse10/2009 to 11/2012
  • 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.
  • Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
  • 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.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • 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.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with [Number]+ active patients.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software].
  • Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to [Number] 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.
  • Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • 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.
  • Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every [Timeframe].
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Company NameCity, StateCertified Nursing Assistant01/2008 to 02/2010
  • Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
  • Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
  • Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Education and Training
High School Diploma05/2006Laramie Senior High School, City
Associate of Science:General Studies05/2010Laramie County Community College, City
Associate of Science:LPN Certification05/2010Laramie County Community College, City
Bachelor of Science:Registered Nurse BSNExpected in 05/2021Nightingale College, City, State
Accomplishments

Student of the Month 2009 4.0 GPA at LCCC

Zonta Club for Woman in Laramie WY. - Presented with a dedicated woman award.

Promoted to wound care nurse at Laramie Care Center

Promoted from wound care nurse to case managment.

Activities and Honors

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School Attended

  • Laramie Senior High School
  • Laramie County Community College
  • Nightingale College

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Certified Nursing Assistant

Degrees

  • High School Diploma 05/2006
    Associate of Science : General Studies 05/2010
    Associate of Science : LPN Certification 05/2010
    Bachelor of Science : Registered Nurse BSN Expected in 05/2021

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