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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary
Driven, hardworking and enthusiastic Licensed Registered Nurse graduate bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing four years of licensed practical nurse experience success in post acute care of nursing and desiring a position in a Registered Nurse Medical/ Surgical, Emergency Department, Progressive Care Unit/Telemetry Nurse,Intensive Care or Acute Care of the Elderly with RWJ Barnabas Health.
Work History
Regional Health- Licensed Practical Nurse
Sturgis , SD06/2019 - Current
Sturgis , SD06/2019 - Current
- Agency position as a prior licensed practical nurse and current Professional Registered Nurse providing patient-centered care to an adult and elderly population of 15-25 patients in a long-term care facility or 10-12 post-acute care patients.
- Met the health needs of clients and contributes to care plans of each client by discussing clients' findings with the RN.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as providing nasopharyngeal PCR swabs and Covid-19 antigen rapid tests, collecting vital signs.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections, and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Advance understanding of basic office applications, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Outlook).
- Metrix, EPIC, and Pointclickcare EMAR System Trained
Regional Health- Licensed Practical Nurse
Deadwood , SD09/2017 - 03/2021
Deadwood , SD09/2017 - 03/2021
- Subacute and Long-term Care 127 bed capacity Floor nurse/former on-unit charge nurse & weekend supervisor.
- Delivered updates in patient status, recording all changes in medical records.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Metrix EMAR to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges through Metrix System.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Regional Health- Licensed Practical Nurse
Belle Fourche , SD01/2018 - 01/2019
Belle Fourche , SD01/2018 - 01/2019
- Subacute, maximum 16 patients.
- Long-term Care at a 180 bed capacity rehabilitation center.
- Subacute Floor nurse.
- Provided safe oral and parenteral medication administration, safe IV and TPN monitoring, medication administration PO, SubQ, IM, and Parental medication administration.
- Skilled in invasive central line management, foley catheter insertion, removal, and maintenance.
- Skilled in wound vacuum dressing, wound care management with aseptic technique.
- Monitor continuous PCA pumps and Milrinone cardiac pumps.
- Tracheostomy care with aseptic technique.
The Arc Morris Chapter- Skilled Instructor & Certified Nurse Assistant
City , STATE12/2012 - 09/2017
City , STATE12/2012 - 09/2017
- Trained in crisis management, behavior management, wheelchair securement, medication administration course, abuse and neglect prevention, and defensive driving Assist in the daily living and medication administration of clients with mental and physical disabilities Comfortable working with cerebral palsy, autism, down syndrome, and clients with mental health problems.
Skills
- Patient Care
- HIPAA Compliance
- Dementia Knowledge
- Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
- Laboratory Testing
- Writing reports
- Maintaining nutrition
- EMR / EHR
- Intravenous Therapy
- Chronic Disease Management
- Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
- Acute Care Expertise
- Setting Up Referrals
- Medication Administration
- Rehabilitation
- Tracheostomy Care
- Acute care expertise
Education
Hackensack Meridian JFK Muhlenberg Nursing City01/2021Associate Degree: General Science
- Chamberlain University-Continuing education in Jump-Start RN to BSN dual enrollment courses at Chamberlain University.
- Graduate from JFK Muhlenberg Harold B. Dorothy A. Synder Nursing School, Plainfield NJ- Associate in Science Jan 7, 2021-Nursing Major
- 2019-2021 Associate Degree in General Science, Union County College
- 2016-2017 Licensed Practical Nurse, Best Care College
- 2011 Certified Nurse Assistant, Hopewell Career Institute Inc.
- 2011 Diploma, Orange High School
Chamberlain UniversityCity, StateExpected in 03/2022Bachelor Of Applied Science: Nursing
Current GPA 3.85
Certifications
Licensed Registered Professional Nurse # 26NR22519600
Board of Nursing State of New Jersey
BLS Certified
IV Certfied
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School Attended
- Hackensack Meridian JFK Muhlenberg Nursing
- Chamberlain University
Job Titles Held:
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Skilled Instructor & Certified Nurse Assistant
Degrees
- Associate Degree : General Science
Bachelor Of Applied Science : Nursing
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