licensed practical nurse resume example with 11+ years of experience
JessicaClaire
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Education
Expected in 08/2022 to to Bachelor of Science | NursingPresentation College, Aberdeen, SDGPA:
Member of National Honor Society
Cumulative GPA: 3.4
Expected in 05/2010 to to Licensed Practical Nurse | Practical NursingAnoka Technical College, Anoka, MNGPA:
Professional Summary
Caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience for the last 12 years as an LPN. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Skills
Epic Systems
Medication and Vaccine Administration
Specimen Collection, Venous Lab Draws
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Family Collaboration
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Dementia Knowledge and Care
Wound care, Including Wound Vac System
Ostomy Care
Catheterizations and Care
Attention to Detail
Time Management
In-Home Care
Strong Clinical Judgment
Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
Professional Experience
05/2021 to CurrentLicensed Practical NurseBethesda Lutheran Homes | Paterson, NJ,
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes based on care plan and interventions.
Medication management.
Performed catheterizations and catheter care.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
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.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Wound Vac application and care.
Ostomy care.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Delivered updates in patient status to nurse case manager, recording changes in medical records.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
07/2014 to 05/2021Licensed Practical Nurse Bethesda Lutheran Homes | Saint Charles, MO,
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administer Vaccination to adults, children and infants.
Performed EKG's
Diabetes Care, Asthma Care, Preventative Care, Well Child Care.
Medication reconciliation and management.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EPICto keep team informed of changing conditions.
11/2012 to 07/2014Licensed Practical NurseBethesda Lutheran Homes | Saint Louis, MO,
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics.
Performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels preoperatively and postoperatively.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to RN to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Delivered updates in patient status to RN, charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
08/2010 to 05/2013Licensed Practical NurseBethesda Lutheran Homes | Hillsboro, OR,
Administered medications.
Performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions.
Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications.
Administered medications to 6 patients and monitored response to medications with RN.
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