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SCHOOL NURSE
Professional Summary

Enthusiastic LPN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic demonstrated by many years providing compassionate care in various settings.

Licenses: Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Alabama, License number 2-052610, CPR certification through American Heart Association, Intravenous certification, Alabama Board of Cosmetology Aesthetician License.

Patient and family advocacy, passionate medical professional who adapts quickly to new and changing environments. Natural capacity to lead or contribute to a team. Impeccable work ethic and success in developing a diverse client base.Well-rounded patient care advocate with expertise in creating a serene, peaceful environment to help clients eliminate stress, anxiety and pain.

Professional Experience
School Nurse
February 2013 to January 2014 Cleburne County Board of Education － Heflin, Alabama

Consulted with and referred patients to appropriate health practitioners when needed. Proficiently administered treatments, including medication administration, feeding tube care, nebulizer treatments, student and family education, assessments of acute and chronic illnesses and recommended and/or provided adequate treatments. Observed and noted patient reactions to treatment to evaluate progress and make adjustments. Accurately charted all patient services in records.Sterilized equipment to maintain safe and clean conditions at all times. Instructed patients about proper hygiene, nutrition, exercise, lifestyle changes and ergonomic factors in their daily activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
May 2007 to January 2012
  • Advanced Dermatology and Skincare Specialists ­ Oxford, Alabama Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
  • Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
  • Coordinated with doctors and Physician Assistants to develop care plans for patients.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, physical exam, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Provided necessary health education training for patients.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
  • Trained new and existing staff nurses to provide top-quality patient care.
  • Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
  • Performed weekly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
  • Trained all new nurses and medical assistants on procedures and protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
November 2002 to December 2005
  • Physicians Care ­ Oxford, Alabama.
  • Also employed at Physicians Care, prior to nursing school, as an assistant from.
January 1999 to April 2000
  • Extensive experience in this fast pace, high volume urgent care setting.
  • Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests.Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Worked as part of a team to ensure proper care and safety of patients.
  • Ordered and performed lab tests and EKG.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
  • Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
  • Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
  • Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Self-directed with astute judgment skills.
  • High level of personal accountability.
  • Performed weekly inventory and maintained office and medical supply counts.
  • Skillfully performed suture and staple removals for patients of all ages.
  • Created and implemented measures to increase efficiency and productivity.
Education and Training
Aesthetics Certificate : 2007 Gadsden State Community College － Oxford, Alabama
LPN Certificate : 2002 Gadsden State Community College － Oxford, Alabama GPA: Voted Who's Who Among Students in America's Junior Colleges

Voted Who's Who Among Students in America's Junior Colleges
Medical Billing and Coding Certificate : 2000 Jacksonville State University － Jacksonville, Alabama
Skills
  • Compliance reporting
  • Patient counseling
  • Triage
  • Computerized charting
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal
  • Pre- and post- surgical care
  • Wound cleaning/care
  • Venipuncture
  • OR experience
  • Sterilization techniques
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Supervisory duties
  • Prioritizing/managing deadlines
  • Organizational skills
  • Self-directed
  • Clinical experience
  • Problem resolution
  • Laceration repair
  • Public relations
  • Sales
  • Account management

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Resume Overview

Companies Worked For:

  • Cleburne County Board of Education

School Attended

  • Gadsden State Community College
  • Jacksonville State University

Job Titles Held:

  • School Nurse
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Degrees

  • Aesthetics Certificate : 2007
    LPN Certificate : 2002
    Medical Billing and Coding Certificate : 2000

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