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Professional Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor with over 20 years of experience. Capable of overseeing and optimizing unit operations with self-directed and hands-on approach. Skilled at monitoring staff actions, completing patient checks and updating logs.
Skills
Nurse Leadership
Managing unit operations
Passing medications
Wound culture, urine, sputum & bowel collecting
Wound care
Team leadership
Diagnostic tools
Learning management systems
Solution-based interventions
Information collection
Multidisciplinary team collaboration
Clinical judgment
Diabetes and nutrition education
Physical assessments
Intravenous therapy
Regulatory compliance
Palliative care awareness
Positive behavior modeling
Professional bedside manner
Point-Click-Care competency
Managing deadlines
Patient evaluation
Strong clinical judgment
Supervisory training
Feeding assistance
Patient and family advocacy
Hospice philosophy understanding
Foley catheters
Tracheostomy care
Chest pain management
Insulin medication assistance
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Neurology awareness
Patient-focused care
Work History
07/2008 to CurrentLicensed Practical Nurse SupervisorPacific Medical Centers | Plainview, TX,
Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Collaborated with Unit Manager on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucometer tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
05/2004 to 07/2008Triage NurseArkansas Urology | Bentonville, AR,
Delivered high level of quality care to diverse populations while overseeing patient admission and triaging based on acuity and appropriate department admission.
Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Conducted ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and conditions, and updated clinical supervisors with current information.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
Performed triage on all incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
Administered urine testing and sent results to physician to create focused treatment plans and adjust treatment.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems.
Observed and reported patient condition, progress and medication side effects to accurately document updates.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Organized and managed care of patients undergoing various therapies and procedures, including in-office urinary procedures.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care and pain management.
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion.
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
11/1991 to 03/1995LPN Staff NurseGeo Group Inc. | Moore Haven, FL,
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
Took samples such as blood and urine to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in medical records.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Education
Expected in 08/1991Licensed Practical Nursing | Licensed Practical NursingGloucester County Vocational Technical School, Sewell, NJ, GPA:
Expected in 04/1984Medical Assistant | Medical AssistantDorothy Aristone School, Maple Shade Township, NJ, GPA:
Expected in 06/1983High School Diploma | Paulsboro High School, Paulsboro, NJGPA:
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