Dedicated and well-qualified RN offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and other specialty areas. Offering 35+ year record in field as an LPN and looking for challenging long-term position that will allow me to learn new skills and expand my knowledge as a Registered Nurse. Flexible hard worker ready to learn and contribute to team success.
Skills
Medical screening
Patient monitoring
Patient Care
Checking oxygen levels
Palliative and Pain Management
Catheters
SBAR communication
Coordinating referrals
Administering medicines
Triaging
Triaging patient concerns
Prenatal care
Inpatient and outpatient care
Colostomy care familiarity
Tracheostomy care
ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
Sick visit procedures
Immunization skills
Monitoring vital signs
Removing stitches and staples
Follow-up calls
Long-Term Care
Medical assessment
Home visits
Electronic Health Records Management
Gastroenteral nutrition education
Ventilator care
Preparing for procedures
Changing tracheostomies
Wound Care and Wound Vacs
Assisting with Sterile Procedures
Experience
RN Staff Nurse, 02/2018 - Current St Joseph School Of Nursing – Providence, RI,
Conducted patient interviews to gather health history, vital signs and information about current medical issues.
Prepared patients for examinations, taking vital signs and updating medical histories.
Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
Acted as liaison between physician and patient, answering questions and delivering test results.
Prepared patients and assisted surgeons with office procedures/surgeries.
Completed clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines.
Prepared prescription refill requests on behalf of physician to prevent lags.
Collaborated with radiologists, sonographers and other healthcare team members to streamline patient care.
Assisted in Venous Closure and Venaseal procedures.
Treated complex wounds not healed in 4 weeks, including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds and trauma-related wounds.
Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
Educated patients, family members and caregivers on condition management.
LPN, 02/2010 - 12/2016 Chapters Health Systems – New Port Richey, FL,
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Responded to routine patient inquiries, assessed patient needs, conferred with physician regarding care plan and assisted physician with sensitive components of examinations.
Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
Measured average of 25 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure each day.
Conducted patient assessments and diagnostic tests to provide physician with important patient health information.
Used facility EMR system to update patient records, transmit prescriptions and transfer files.
Venipuncture and EKGs
LPN, 09/1998 - 08/2016 Chapters Health Systems – Wesley Chapel, FL,
Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Verified consistent delivery of compassionate care to patients with debilitating conditions, including back pain, arthritis, fractures, head injuries and strokes.
Worked with vendors on provision of medical equipment, supplies and services.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Furnished personal care to clients within private home settings and championed patient independence and well-being.
Coordinated with healthcare team to establish, enact and evaluate patient care plans.
Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
Evaluated and adjusted life support equipment, tubing and peripheral devices providing critical assistance to fragile patients.
Provided skilled direct nursing care to end of life patients in home environment
Monitored and recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress and medication side effects.
Administered scheduled medications and therapies intravenously, rectally, orally, subcutaneously and via intramuscular injections while overseeing pain management plans.
Communicated with primary care physicians or emergency care providers to relay patient needs.
Provided care to patients with tracheotomies and on ventilators
Maintained ventilator settings
Oral and tracheotomy suctioning
Education and Training
LPN: Nursing, Expected in 12/1984 - Traviss Technical College - Lakeland, FL GPA:
EMT: EMT, Expected in 09/1985 - Traviss Technical College - Lakeland, FL GPA:
Associate of Science: Nursing, Expected in 12/2020 - Galen College of Nursing - Tampa, FL, GPA:
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