Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example

Skills

Multi-tasking and prioritization
Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
Empathetic and compassionate
Staff direction and task delegation

Assisting physicians
Regulatory requirements
Problem resolution
Flexible

Education and Training

05/2002High School Diploma: Oak Ridge HighschoolCity

05/2013Associate of Arts: Valencia CollegeCity, State

01/2017Licensed Practical NursingLake Technical CenterCity, State

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Summary

Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing four + years' experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements.

Experience

Company Name - Licensed Practical NurseCity, State11/2019 - Current

Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patients and family.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Rendered therapeutic nursing interventions for individualized plan of care following homecare guidelines.
Facilitated medication management, including education and monitored for side effects in collaboration with providers.
Performed wound care, monitored catheters and recorded food and fluid intake.
Recorded care information accurately and completely in electronic data systems.
Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Administered medications and nutritonal supplements via g-tube.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing etc.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Monitored patients closely such settings on ventilators etc.
Administered medications and nutritional supplements via g-tube.

Company Name - Licensed Practical NurseCity, State05/2017 - Current

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
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.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 240 bed hospital.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 240-bed hospital.
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.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
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.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Trained on how to care for Dementia/Alzheimer's patients.

Company Name - Licensed Practical NurseCity, State04/2017 - 11/2021

Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
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.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Assisted patients with ventilators and trach.
Adminstered medications and nutritional supplements via g-tube.

Resume Overview

School Attended

Oak Ridge Highschool
Valencia College
Lake Technical Center

Job Titles Held:

Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

High School Diploma :
Associate of Arts :
Licensed Practical Nursing

Licensed Practical Nurse Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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