LPN Resume Example Garden Park Nursing And Rehab

LPN

Professional Summary

Driven, hardworking and Registered Nurse bringing demonstrated patient care, medication monitoring and treatment management expertise. Adaptable and resilient with strong attention to detail, clinical expertise and emergency response experience. Bringing 17-year record of success in med surge and critical care nursing.

Skills

Chronic disease management
Wound Care
Collecting vitals
Strong clinical judgment
Intravenous therapy
Critical Drips
Bedside Procedures
Insulin medication assistance
Oxygen saturation standards

Medication administration
EMR Charting system
Medication administration expert
Diabetes management
Colostomy care familiarity
Care planning
Triaging patient concerns
Medication and IV administration
Ventilator care

Work History

LPN , 08/2002 to 11/2004
Garden Park Nursing And Rehab – Shreveport, LA

Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities
Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms
Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising RN
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering lab tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment

RN Floor Nurse, 05/2010 to 10/2010
Response 1 Medical Staffing – El Dorado Hills, CA

Promoted patient and family comfort during challenging recoveries to enhance healing and eliminate non-compliance problems
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Delivered outstanding care to patients with various diagnoses and managed care from treatment initiation through to completion
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans

RN Floor Nurse, 11/2015 to 04/2017
LifeLine Plus – Shreveport, LA

Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns
Implemented interventions, including medication and IV administration, catheter insertion and airway management
Monitored patient condition, including interpreting and tracking EKG readings, identifying irregular telemetry readings and updating team members on changes in stability or acuity
Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit to achieve optimal outcomes
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
Partnered with physicians, social workers, activity therapists, nutritionists and case managers to develop and implement individualized care plans and documented all patient interactions and interventions in electronic charting systems
Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines

RN Charge Nurse, 11/2004 to Current
PAM Specialty Hospital Shreveport – Shreveport, United States

Oversaw delivery of care for all patients on 24-bed LTACH, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians and unit clerks
Provided direct patient care, stabilized patients and determined next course of action
Educated patients and answered questions about health condition, prognosis and treatment
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies
Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies
Provided exceptional care to 3-4 high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management
Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
Offered exceptional care and support to individuals recovering from acute incidents and dealing with chronic conditions
Assist MD with Bedside Trachs and Pegs, administered conscious sedation and monitored patients post procedures

Education

High School Diploma: 05/1998
Springhill High School - Springhill, LA

Some College (No Degree): LPN, 2002
Norhtwest Louisiana Technical College - Shreveport

Associate of Science: Registered Nurse, 12/2006
Northwestern State University of Louisiana - Natchitoches, LA

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Garden Park Nursing And Rehab
Response 1 Medical Staffing
LifeLine Plus
PAM Specialty Hospital Shreveport

School Attended

Springhill High School
Norhtwest Louisiana Technical College
Northwestern State University of Louisiana

Job Titles Held:

LPN
RN Floor Nurse
RN Charge Nurse

Degrees

High School Diploma : 05/1998
Some College (No Degree) : LPN , 2002
Associate of Science : Registered Nurse , 12/2006

LPN Resume Example

Resume Score: 80%

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