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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Professional Summary

Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with 28 years of experience. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Dedicated to delivering the best individualized care plans for families and patients.

Skills

Direct patient care
Patient privacy
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Patient management
Transcribing orders
Data entry
Indirect patient care
Medical Records Management
Notifying family members
Charting and clinical documentation
Patient assessments

Documenting intake
Chronic disease management
Writing reports
Breathing treatments
Outpatient care
Caregiving skills
Inpatient care
Maintaining nutrition
Regulatory compliance
Case management

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse, 04/2018 to Current
Company Name – City, State

Assessment/vital signs
Collect/report pertinent patient information
Administer immunizations
Patient/family education
Adherence to laws governing patient privacy
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes

Care Manager-LPN , 08/2019 to 10/2019
Company Name – City, State

Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation on Humana's HI system and using the appropriate forms.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Maintained regular contact with clients and identified opportunities to deliver added value to client relationships.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2012 to 04/2018
Company Name – City, State

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Administered controlled narcotics, injections/immunizations.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in CPRS (Computerized Patient Record System) to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Trained and coached new employees on protocols and best practices to promote ideal patient outcomes.
Coordinated with healthcare staff from various disciplines to devise, carry out and manage personalized care plans to benefit patient health and recovery.
Guided and educated patients and caregivers on diagnoses, disease management, preventative measures, medication use and self-care to foster consistency in care administration.
Determined and recommended methods to address improvement opportunities.
Adhered to established policies, procedures and compliance.
Performed various treatments: diabetic foot exams, EKGs, ear irrigations, nebulizer treatments.

Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/1993 to 06/2012
Company Name – City, State

Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
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.
Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Administered controlled narcotics, injections/immunizations.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.

Education

High School Diploma: 06/1983
Kecoughtan High School - City, State

Business AdministrationVirginia State University - City, State

Social WorkNorfolk State University - City, State

Practical Nursing, 04/1993
New Horizons Technical Center - City

Accomplishments

1999- Nurse Excellence Award
Nominated for Nurse Excellence for the VISN
Time and Attendance Award
Member of the Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA), trained other staff on new system.
Member or the Root Cause Analysis (RCA) Team.
Instrumental in setting up the new Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS), trained other staff.

Certifications

BLS
CPR certified through American Heart Association

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School Attended

Kecoughtan High School
Virginia State University
Norfolk State University
New Horizons Technical Center

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Manager-LPN

Degrees

High School Diploma : 06/1983
Business Administration
Social Work
Practical Nursing , 04/1993

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