Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with exceptional leadership, administrative and problem-solving abilities. Well-organized and forward-thinking with a good understanding of nursing procedures, unparalleled clinical skills and a strong background with cardiac and vascular patients. Valid Ohio license with cardiovascular and telemetry certifications held within institutions where I was employed.
While out of the professional field I continued my education and education credits to hold my LPN certification within the state.
Skills
Direct patient care/ observation under the supervision of RN Supervisor.
Distributing medications
Coordinating unit operations
Team management understanding
Team building
Experience
05/2009 to 08/2014
Licensed Practical Nurse SupervisorPacific Medical Centers – Gresham, OR,
Assisted with the development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
Assessed the performance of individual support personal within the scope of the LPN supervisor scope of practice in a geriatric and rehabilitation facility, and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel.
Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Worked with RN supervisor to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature, blood pressure, wound dressing and telemetry readings.
07/2006 to 03/2012
Licensed Practical NurseMorris Hospital – Dwight, IL,
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to six patients per 12 hour shift.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Monitored intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every hour and as needed.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 30-bed step down cardiovascular unit.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
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.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
Administered patient care by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, telemetry and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Managed wound care, and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
11/2007 to 05/2008
Licensed Practical Nurse SupervisorPacific Medical Centers – Monroe, WA,
Assisted with the development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
Assessed the performance of individual nurses and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel.
Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Provided training and supervision to 6-member staff in both geriatric and rehabilitation units.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Administered prescribed medications and monitored intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System and Electronic Health Record system.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Worked with RN Nurse Manager to evaluate intervention outcomes and make needed adjustments to care plans.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing observation and changes.
Education and Training
Expected in 07/2004
Pre Nursing: Associates Applied Science Nursing Owens Community College - Perrysburg, OH GPA:
Expected in 06/2006
Diploma/ Certificate Practical Nursing: Practical Nursing Toledo School of Practical Nursing - Toledo, OH, GPA:
Expected in
Bachelor of Science: Nursing (LPN To BSN Bridge). Lourdes University - Sylvania, OH GPA:
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