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Professional Summary

ObjectiveSeeking to expand my experience in nursing and to enhance my skills & competencies. Interested in a

School Nurse position that will allow me to offer others the benefit from my expertise & experience.

Experience
LPN 09/2014 to Current Medical University of South Carolina Charleston, SC

Administrative duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and patient processing.* Proficient in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests. Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment. Maintained up keep of all necessary supplies and ordered when needed. Start/monitor/discontinue IV'S,Phlebotomy,PFT and asthma education,medication administration,EKG,Primary preceptor for new employees. 

LPN 03/2012 to 03/2014 Carolinas Health Care System Rock Hill, SC
  • Administrative duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and patient processing.* Proficient in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.* Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.* Maintained up keep of all necessary supplies and ordered when needed.*Start/monitor/discontinue IV'S*Phlebotomy*PFT*EKG*Primary preceptor for new employees.
Nurse Manager 01/2011 to 01/2012 All Children's Hospital St.Pete, FL
  • Administrative duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and patient processing.* Proficient in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.* Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.* Maintained up keep of all necessary supplies and ordered when needed.*Act as nursing supervisor and monitor all training/competency reviews for medical assistants.
Home Health Nurse 01/2008 to 01/2009 Bayada Nurses Hickory, NC
  • Perform independent health assessment of pediatric client by evaluating her physical, mental, social and environmental health status; and provide nursing intervention based on assessment of need.* Make skilled nursing observations and assessments of client health care status by monitoring and documenting such things as vital signs, pulse, and presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, consciousness and orientation levels.
  • Provide case management for client by developing care plan, consulting with other health care providers such as physician and social worker.* Administer medication and prescribed treatments such tracheostomy care, wound irrigation/care.* Intervene in emergency situations.
Home Health Nurse 01/2008 to 01/2009 Maxim Healthcare Conover, NC
  • Perform independent health assessments of individuals and families by evaluating their physical, mental, social and environmental health status; and provide nursing intervention based on assessment of need.* Make skilled nursing observations and assessments of client health care status by monitoring and documenting such things as vital signs, pulse, and presence of edema, heart and lung auscultation, blood and urine laboratory values, intake and output, consciousness and orientation levels.* Provide case management for clients by developing care plans, consulting with other health care providers such as physicians and social workers.* Administer medication and prescribed treatments such tracheostomy care, wound irrigation/care, catheter care/irrigation, ventilator care.* Intervene in emergency situations.
Charge Nurse 10/2005 to 10/2008 Dr. Joseph Placheril Bradenton, FL
  • Administrative duties, such as answering phones, scheduling appointments, maintaining medical records and patient processing.* Proficient in taking patient medical histories and vital signs, as well as in performing injections and various diagnostic procedures and ancillary tests.* Ensured the cleanliness, sanitation and maintenance of all facilities, exam rooms and equipment.* Maintained upkeep of all necessary supplies and ordered when needed.* Assisted physician in circumcisions and other minor in office procedures.
Nursing Manager 01/2002 to 01/2004 NW Care Inc Bradenton, FL
  • Act as Residential manager and client care coordinator.* Create work schedule for RA's and CNA's.* Administer medications to residents* Make sure proper documentation is being performed.* Cook* On call 24 hours a day.* Transportation.* Assist with creating IEP's and making sure goals are being met.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification * IV Therapy Certification: IV Therapy Manatee Technical Institute Bradenton, FL
Associate of Science: nursing State College of Florida Bradenton, FL

Working on AS then BSN


* Currently in school working on my Associates and then proceeding on to my Bachelor's.
Skills

• Great knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of practical nursing and health care within the Licensed Practical Nurse scope of practice.• Strong ability to administer proper vaccines and immunizations• Trach/Vent Care• Catheter and wound care• Feeding tube care and administration• Previous managerial/client care coordinator skills of ALF• Coordinate client interventions and goals for IEP's• IV Therapy Certified• Patient Education/documentation• Advanced pediatric and adult care• In office and home care setting experience• Medication administration

Additional Information
  • Awards/Accomplishments Honor Society Award 2006 Received Honor Society Award for maintaining a 4.0 throughout nursing school. HERO Award 2009 Received award for going above and beyond the call of duty 2012/2013 WOW award Received award for being team player and going above and beyond the call of duty for a patient
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Medical University of South Carolina
  • Carolinas Health Care System
  • All Children's Hospital
  • Bayada Nurses
  • Maxim Healthcare
  • Dr. Joseph Placheril
  • NW Care Inc

School Attended

  • Manatee Technical Institute
  • State College of Florida

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN
  • Nurse Manager
  • Home Health Nurse
  • Charge Nurse
  • Nursing Manager

Degrees

  • Licensed Practical Nurse Certification * IV Therapy Certification : IV Therapy
    Associate of Science : nursing

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