LPN Resume Example Green Ridge Village (717) 776 8200

LPN

Summary

Care for all patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in PA and diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration, IV insertion and wound care.

Industrious Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in acute and long term nursing . Motivated to administer thorough and compassionate care in all patient care settings. Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues alike.

In 1993 I won the Luella Davis-Oliver awarded at Carlisle hospital and I attended the PA Nightingale awards.

I have over 33 years of experience in nursing and have a lot of different experiences in the nursing field which has given me great experiences which have assisted me to be who I am today.

I thank you for giving me this opportunity to apply for this position.

Skills

Hard working
Team Player
IV certified
Assertive

Able to complete tasks on time
Effective communicator
Patient oriented

Experience

Green Ridge Village (717) 776-8200 | Newville, PALPN07/2014 - Current

At the present I working as a LPN in the personal care setting. I call the doctor and obtain verbal orders. I administer medications as prescribed. I document on assessments and any changes in resident conditions. I also perform resident care. I work as a team with my coworkers in order to deliver the best care as can be provided for my residents.

Administered prescribed medications and address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team plan and implement effective treatment plans.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Checked in on residents at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Communicated effectively with residents and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village (717) 697-4666 | Mechanicsburg, PALPN Charge Nurse03/2013 - 06/2014

Administered prescribed medications to address resident symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Collected urine samples from residents .
Monitored infection control procedures to ensure facility-wide health and safety.
Utilized computerized Resource and Resident Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Checked in on residents at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels as needed.
Charted changes in resident conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Directed implementation of improved resident care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all resident-related information.
Communicated effectively with resident and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.

Carlisle Surgical Institute (717) 713-2100 | Carlisle, PALPN02/2009 - 03/2014

General Surgery office
Pre-authorizations of surgeries and or radiology testing
Schedule surgeries and radiology testing
Triage and call physician for patient needs and concerns
Answer phones and schedule appointments and reschedule appointments.
Sterilization of equipment needed
Set up and assist with minor surgeries .
Follow HIPPA policies
Travel to satellite offices and assist physicians
Wound care and wound vac application
Order supplies
Order radiology films and CDs as needed.
EMR Computerized resource use
Work any modalities as deemed necessary

Carlisle Regional Medical Center (717) 249-1212 | Carlisle, PALPN12/2001 - 12/2008

Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (R and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Took blood, tissue and fluid samples to perform laboratory tests.
Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and IV site maintenance.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Insertion of NG tubes, catheters, and IVs.
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.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Provided training and supervision to any new staff members on the Med - Surgical unit.

Education and Training

Franklin County Area Technical School -PNP | Chambersburg, PADiploma in Practical Nursing09/1986

Shippensburg Area Senior High School | Shippensburg, PAHigh School Diploma05/1985

Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

Green Ridge Village (717) 776-8200
Messiah Lifeways At Messiah Village (717) 697-4666
Carlisle Surgical Institute (717) 713-2100
Carlisle Regional Medical Center (717) 249-1212

School Attended

Franklin County Area Technical School -PNP
Shippensburg Area Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

LPN
LPN Charge Nurse

Degrees

Diploma in Practical Nursing
High School Diploma

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Resume Score: 80%

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