Victoria H. Thigpen
New Bern,North Carolina
Summary
- My objective is to obtain the position offered by your company . I have worked as an Licensed Practical Nurse for several years , in the area of Longterm Care , and Geriatrics . QUALIFICATIONS
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Fifteen plus years as a LPN
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Fifteen plus year of supervisory experience
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Supplemental Staff Nurse
Florence Nursing Service
03.1996 - Current
- I am classified as supplemental staffing. I work primarily in Longterm Care Facilities in and around Eastern North Carolina.
- I accept assignments from Florence Nursing Service on a Pier Diem basis.
- I perform under scope of practice of LPN.
- I perform task designated for LPN, start IV's, Monitor IV's, give medications per route MD has designated. Give enemas, assist with assessments, give 02 per orders, Call MD when situation warrants it. Inform family as needed. Consult with RN in charge.
LPN, Private Duty
IntelliChoice Home Care
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Perform nursing care for home-bound client that ventilator designated hours by MD.
- Monitored respiratory status of this resident.
- Kept clients vent equipment clean and monitored for proper operation.
- Suction trach of this client as needed.
- Monitored oxygen status and help resident to maintain optimal oxygen levels.
- Monitored this client while she slept and her oxygen levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
LPN Charge Nurse
Signature Healthcare Kinston
01.1996 - 01.2019
- Pass medication
- Monitor residents.
- Assist my RN charge nurse with assessing residents' health status and alert MD as needed to obtain new orders.
- Initiate IV therapy per orders.
- Perform wound care per orders and per protocol.
- Communicate with allied health disciplines for continuity of care of each resident.
- Help with directing care staff for optimal resident outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
Puritt Health Neuse
03.2015 - 03.2016
- Perform tasks per scope of practice as a LPN.
- Give medications per MD's orders.
- Monitor residents' health status, and contact Practitioner as needed.
- Perform tracheostomy care as needed.
- Initiate IV therapy per MD's orders. Give IV fluids also per MD's orders.
- Maintain open lines of communication with allied health staff for continuity of care for my residents.
- Maintain open lines of communication with residents' family members to keep them informed of their family members status.
LPN Charge Nurse
Puritt Health Trent
03.2016 - 05.2018
- Perform tasks per scope of practice as an LPN.
- Give medications per MD's orders.
- Monitor residents health status, and contact Practitioner as needed.
- Perform tracheostomy care as needed.
- Initiate IV therapy per MD's orders. Give IV fluids also per MD's orders.
- Maintain open lines of communication with allied health staff for continuity of care for my residents.
- Maintain open lines of communication with residents' family members to keep them informed of their family members status.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC05.1992
Skills
- Really like working in the LTC environment and I have worked in this environment for more than 15years
- The skill of helping to maintain optimal health for my residents and clients
- Love having the trust of the Doctors fellow Allied Health professional
- Good assessment skills of patients chronic and /or acute conditions
- Good with vena puncture as needed per MD 's orders
References;
- Cindy Spence- Florence Nursing Service-info@fnsrm.com. 252-977-9494
- Devlia Stancill-Pruitt Health Trent-252-638-6001
- Bonnie Smith-Unit Manager at Carrolton of Williamston-252-792-1616
- Sharniece Hardy-Treatment nurse of Carrolton of Williamston-252-792-11616
- Audrey Speller-Director of Nursing Services at the Carrolton of Plymouth-252793-2100
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Puritt Health Trent
03.2016 - 05.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Puritt Health Neuse
03.2015 - 03.2016
LPN, Private Duty
IntelliChoice Home Care
01.2013 - 01.2015
Supplemental Staff Nurse
Florence Nursing Service
03.1996 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Signature Healthcare Kinston
01.1996 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
James Sprunt Community College
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