19 years of experience as a patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse ranging from pediatric to adulthood with physical and developmental disabilities to the geriatric population.
Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of North Carolina
Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED certification 2014 to present.
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Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while aiding opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Treated patients with Developmental and physical disabilities.
Responsible for primary care and medication management.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications and follow-up care which include but are not limited to Tracheal care, Gastrointestinal feedings and care, Blood glucose monitoring, Colostomy care and Injections.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Preparing operating room maintaining sterile environment.
Accurately documented arrival and departure time and any medication administered.
Updated MD on patient history.
Prepare patient for surgical procedure including starting IV.
Assisted MD with surgical instruments, medication and use of ultrasound.
Reported to Registered Nurse in recovery room to ensure over all well-being of all patients.
Cleaned and sterilized equipment and disposed of contaminated supplies taking specimens to designated area.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus with sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Supervised staff of nurse assistants.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Responsible for primary care and medication management.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Provided care and management of but not limited Gastrointestinal feedings, Wound Vac procedures, Intravenous therapy, Catheterization and Colostomy apparatus.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Assisted in treadmill stress tests, sigmoidoscopys, endoscopes, PFT, biopsys along with other procedures.
Follow up on lab results with patients.
Call in medication orders to pharmacies.
Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.
Responsible for 27 bed Alzheimer unit, coordination and monitoring of staff and Patients.
Medication administration, Gastrointestinal tube feedings and care and wound care.
Blood glucose monitoring and injections.
Follow up with physicians orders.
Any other required nursing duties required.
LPN Responsible for a 50 bed unit coordinating and monitoring of staff and patients
Daily assessments, Medication administration, Treatments including Gastrointestinal Tube, Catheterization and wound care.
Follow up with and verification of physicians orders.
Patient documentation.
Any required duties.
Coursework in Practical Nurse studies
Nursing 101, Nursing 102, Anatomy and physiology, Biology, Psychology, Medication Simulation, Nursing Process, Therapeutic Communication
Coursework in Home Health
Medication Administration
Computer skills
Glucometer testing
Injections
Tracheal Tube care
Gastrointestinal Tube care and feedings
Wound Vac machine usage and care
Suction Machine
Intravenous insertion and care
Catheterization insertion and care
Nebulizer Machines
Wound Care
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