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Motivated Licensed Practical Nurse looking to join your team. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 1 year experience working in a nursing home and 2 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in group home settings as a resident assistant. Skillfully complete patient centered care. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and nursing philosophies.

Skills
  • Counting narcotics
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Documenting incidents
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Assisting physicians
  • Educating families
  • Caring for wounds
  • Organization
  • Planning and coordination
  • Samples collection
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Relationship development
  • Team building
  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs
  • Strong work ethic
Experience
07/2015 to 06/2016
LPNDassel Lakeside Nursing Home － Dassel , MN
  • Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
  • Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
  • Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
06/2003 to 10/2004
FramerDLS Construction － Plymouth , MN
  • Checked wood and other materials to assess for damaged or defective items before starting projects to accurately determine projects scales and quotes.
  • Used many hand tools to accurately measure and mark cutting lines on wood and other materials.
  • Replenished supplies with full packages to keep production moving smoothly.
  • Installed and aligned equipment components to prepare for operation and minimize errors.
  • Earned reputation for good attendance and hard work.
  • Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
  • Completed framing of multiple homes, decks, and garages with employees.
01/2000 to 06/2002
Resident AssistantDungarvin － Buffalo, MN
  • Developed strong and trusting rapport with each patient to facilitate best possible care and assistance.
  • Worked to improve patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care.
  • Participated in meetings and training, including person and group development.
  • Monitored clients' progress to report necessary changes.
  • Engaged client in physical and mental activities to sustain quality of life.
  • Assisted with resolving student conflicts and disputes.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Managed administrative tasks, including maintenance requests, room change process and incident reports.
  • Advised and assisted students on issues such as hygiene, cleanliness, nutrition and utilities.
  • Devised various programs for residents, including social, educational and recreational programs.
  • Assisted disabled individuals to foster independence while still closely monitoring safety at all times.
  • Administered all necessary medications as directed by care plan.
  • Delivered high-quality, geriatric care to private client.
  • Supervised and supported activities of daily living such as medication administration and personal hygiene.
  • Advised peers on personal, career and academic worries.
  • Served as positive role model for diverse group of individuals.
  • Developed and deepened relationships with residents and fellow staff.
  • Fostered relationships with residents and worked with new residents to optimize acclimation and ease transition to new living environment.
  • Interfaced with residents to address and resolve complaints or grievances.
  • Responded to crisis situations quickly to maintain calm and immediately determine level of assistance needed.
  • Completed daily resident welfare checks and coordinated with facility staff to meet all resident needs.
  • Conducted weekly meetings with directors and assessed and advocated resident needs; recommended solutions and strategies to improve resident care and satisfaction.
Education and Training
05/2015
Associate of Arts: NursingRidgewater College － Willmar, MN
05/2020
Liberal Arts : NursingRidgewater College － Willmar, MN
06/1998
High School DiplomaBuffalo Senior High School － Buffalo, MN
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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Dassel Lakeside Nursing Home
  • DLS Construction
  • Dungarvin

School Attended

  • Ridgewater College
  • Buffalo Senior High School

Job Titles Held:

  • LPN
  • Framer
  • Resident Assistant

Degrees

  • Associate of Arts : Nursing
    Liberal Arts : Nursing
    High School Diploma

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