Caring and Newly Licensed practical nurse with 10+ years of experience in various levels of health care experience. Trained in Basic life support and CPR, and treatments with proven history of providing best-in-class individualized patient care. Excited to take initiative and employ patience, knowledge and a variety of skills to your facility.
Skills
Personal Hygiene Assistance
Glucose Monitoring
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Patient Observation
Monitoring for Side Effects
Attention to Detail
Medication Schedule Adherence
Administering Medications
Glucose Testing
Health Education
Drugs Inventory
Infection Control
Oxygen Initiation
Experience
03/2022 to Current
Qualified Medication AidAmerican Senior Communities – Scottsburg, IN,
Administered medications to patients and performed follow-ups regarding prescriptions and supplements.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
02/2019 to 03/2020
Qualified Medication AidHoosie Staffers – City, STATE,
Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
Ran errands for clients and drove to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
Monitored vital signs during medication administration to quickly identify complications.
Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.
Maintained medication stock and cleaned patient rooms and equipment.
Assessed patient needs in response to medications.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Planned optimal meals based on established nutritional plans.
Organized and administered medications on schedules to alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.
Administered scheduled drugs, and Narcotics under direct supervision of licensed nurse.
Monitored client behaviors and emotional states, reporting concerns to case manager and documenting information in files.
Initiated oxygen and administered life-saving drugs in emergency situations.
Prepared high-quality nutritious meals for patients to promote better overall health and improve eating habits.
Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
Obtained, recorded and reported patient vital signs for medication administration.
Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
Prepared various medications per shift to distribute to patient orally, topically or through inhalation.
Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
Monitored expiration of medications and medical supplies.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Performed wellness observations, documenting side effects for clinical follow-up.
10/2018 to 02/2019
CNAEspecially Kidz – City, STATE,
Worked closely with RN's, LPN's, and respritory therapist to assist children and young adults on ventilators
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
Education and Training
Expected in 12/2005 to to
: High School Administration Seymour Senior High School - Seymour, IN GPA:
Expected in to to
LPN: Nursing Hondros College of Nursing - Westerville, OH GPA:
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