Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 3+ years experience delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and patients. Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and ensure patient comfort. Accustomed to providing optimal patient care and support while assisting medical staff with meeting critical needs. Skilled in collecting specimens, cleaning rooms and managing dietary needs. Excellent communication and organizational skills combined with dependable, forward-thinking approach.
Skills
Board Certified LPN (National Council of State Boards of Nursing)
BLS for Healthcare Providers Certified
RN in progress
Medical terminology
Collaboration
Organization
Proficient in Microsoft word
Matrix Charting Oriented
Word Processing-comfortable using WordPerfect6.0
Volunteer with Feed my starving children
Education and Training
Rasmussen College Bloomington, MN, Expected in 06/2019 – –Associate of Science:Professional Nursing - GPA:
Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park, MN, Expected in 03/2018 – –GED: - GPA:
Experience
Central Lakes College - LPN Melrose Park, IL, 06/2018 - Current
Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with Matrix.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 20 patients per day.
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.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every shift and as needed.
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Evaluated patient status and re-assessed clients' nursing needs every shift and as needed.
Medication administration and monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration. M
Central Lakes College - LPN Minneapolis, MN, 06/2018 - 01/2020
Monitoring vital signs and health condition, administering treatments, providing emotional support, helping with personal hygiene, dressing wounds, preparing patients for appointment, and collecting samples for lab tests. Good communication and interpersonal skills, stamina, the ability to work with people from various backgrounds, and decision-making.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Oneida Indian Nation - CNA/HHA Oneida, NY, 11/2006 - 03/2017
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Conducted routine checks on standard patient vitals, including blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Used mobility devices and mechanical equipment such as EZ lifts and EZ Stands to carefully and transport patients.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Provided hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
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