Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in direct patient care. Cares for long term care patients with exceptional clinical, interpersonal and time management abilities. Licensed in Pennsylvania. Diligent about helping people of all backgrounds with diverse healthcare needs. Top skills in communication, medication administration and wound care.
Skills
Samples collection
Patient triaging
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Healthcare platforms
Pennsylvania Licensed Practical Nurse
Empathetic and compassionate
Tracking symptoms
Counting narcotics
Documenting incidents
Educating families
Staff direction and task delegation
Caring for wounds
Psychotropic medication knowledge
Team management
First Aid/CPR
Experience
LPN, 12/2019 - Current Peoria Unified School District – Peoria, AZ,
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Medication administration
Used sterile techniques, including catheterization and wound care, IV site care and medication administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive 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.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 33 patients per day.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
CNA, 10/2013 - 05/2020 Samaritan Health Services – Corvallis, OR,
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Used mobility devices and equipment to transport patients.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
CNA, 06/2016 - 12/2019 Samaritan Health Services – Albany, OR,
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Used mobility devices and [Type] equipment to transport patients.
Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous, efficient visit experience.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Education and Training
Licensed Practical Nurse: Nursing, Expected in 11/2019 - Wilkes Barre Area Career And Technical Center - Wilkes-Barre, PA, GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2009 - Mathews High School - Mathews, VA GPA:
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