Efficient and caring Licensed Practical Nursing student with a graduation date of March 2020. Offering 4+ years of patient-facing experience in physician-based practices. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail while maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Aiming to further my academic experience with a proven knowledge of patient safety, continuity of care, data collection and analysis to successfully fulfill the Licensed Practical Nurse role at your company. Established in medications and treatments, lab work, documentation, and direct patient-centered care. Frequently praised as hard-working by my peers, I can be relied upon to help your company achieve its goals.
Skills
Patient confidentiality
Infection control and aseptic procedures
Venipuncture
Specimen labeling procedures
Recording data
Patient privacy
Time management
Quality control guidelines
Sample and specimen collection
Regulatory Compliance
Data Entry
Patient assessments
Collecting vitals
Charting and clinical documentation
Work History
09/2019 to Current
PhlebotomistHarrison County Hospital – Corydon, IN,
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Resolved unusual test orders by contacting physicians, nursing stations or reference laboratories.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Meditech.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
04/2018 to 08/2019
PhlebotomistHarrison County Hospital – Corydon, IN,
Obtained blood specimens by performing venipunctures and finger sticks times per day.
Assembled tourniquets, needles and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe or butterfly venipuncture methods.
Protected patients by following infection control, sharps disposal and bio-hazardous waste disposal procedures.
Collected blood samples using vacutainer tubes, tourniquets, syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
Spoke with patient to gather information for lab records, reduce fear or anxiety and optimize cooperation.
Logged patient information and recorded results into system using Meditech.
Accurately labeled vacutainer tubes with patient name, date and time of collection.
Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
Organized daily work based on collection priority.
Tracked collected specimens by initialing, dating and noting times of collection.
07/2017 to 04/2018
Resident Care GiverBlue Skies Of Texas – San Antonio, TX,
Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
Applied mobility assistance knowledge to safely ambulate patients in different spaces involving varying elevations and obstacles.
Assisted clients with daily living needs, including bathing and personal grooming, to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted patients with personal requirements, including keeping spaces clean and helping with grooming.
Assisted with daily living activities by helping with hygiene needs, and household chores.
Analyzed overall client performance and recommended adjustments to care plan goals.
Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
Assisted residents with daily hygiene, including dental and mouth care, bath functions and hair care.
Monitored and maintained cleanliness, sanitation, and organization of assigned station and service areas.
Transported patients daily via wheelchair to and from the dining room and daily activities.
Maintained frequent supervision of residents unable to call for assistance.
Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
Increased level of independence by providing daily undertakings that promote self-management by assisting consumers in their daily personal tasks including bathing and dressing.
Kept patients mentally alert by entertaining, conversing and reading aloud to patients.
Worked to improve and enhance patient lives through effective and compassionate care.
Recognized and reported abnormalities and/or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
07/2015 to 07/2017
WaitstaffAtria Evergreen Woods – City, STATE,
Carried out food items, sat customers and brought beverages to tables to help fellow wait staff.
Performed complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
Set dining tables to prepare for diverse types of events and follow strict service standards.
Cleaned and coordinated cleaning of indoor and outdoor dining spaces- wiping tables, placing trash in receptacles and replenishing supplies.
Used correct cleaning, sanitizing and food handling procedures to maintain optimal protections for customers.
Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
Prepared specialty deserts and foods for customers including diabetic and gluten free.
Prepared beverages and filled food orders for customers.
Maintained table settings by removing courses, replacing utensils and refilling beverages promptly and courteously.
Kept server areas clean and stocked during service hours to increase efficiency while serving tables.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Applied communication and problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints and promote long-term loyalty.
Education
Expected in 05/2017
High School Diploma: Weeki Wachee High School - Weeki Wachee, FL GPA:
Expected in 08/2018
Certificate: Phlebotomy Pasco-Hernando State College - Dade City, FL, GPA:
Expected in
: Licsensed Practical Nursing Rasmussen College of Nursing - Land O' Lakes, FL, GPA:
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