Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example Urgent Care Northwest

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Professional Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse of 11 years, I am experienced in anticipating and responding to patients by:

implementing interventions specific to each patient's needs
identifying and collecting information concerning health status of patients such as:

a. distinguishing between normal and abnormal findings

b. reporting abnormal findings as indicated by clinical standards of

care, policies, and procedures

and to the revision of the plan of care as needed

Licenses

Skill Highlights

Professional Experience

11/2008 - Current

Urgent Care Northwest － Jasper, ALLicensed Practical Nurse

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

10/2006 - 10/2008

Northwest Alabama Mental Health Center － Jasper , ALLicensed Practical Nurse

Conducted screening, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the senior nurse on a primary health care team.
Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Managed team of medical support personnel.

02/2002 - 10/2006

Walker Baptist Medical Center － Jasper, ALLicensed Practical Nurse

assigned units such as : Med Surge, Orthopedics, IMC, and BMU

Maintaining and providing age appropriate care
Demonstrating knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life-span
Assessing data reflective of patient status

Education and Training

2002

Bevill State Community CollegeSumiton, ALLicensed Practical Nursing: Nursing

1994

Carbon Hill High SchoolCarbon Hill, ALAdvanced High School Diploma

Bevill State Community CollegeJasper, ALAssociated Degree in Nursing: Nursing

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Degrees

Licensed Practical Nursing : Nursing
Advanced High School Diploma
Associated Degree in Nursing : Nursing