Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake City Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Patient Care Technician
Lake City Medical Center
11.2020 - 04.2023
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Maintained clean and safe environment to promote patient safety and comfort.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake City Rehabilitation Center
04.2020 - 12.2020
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
On Point Health Services
08.2019 - 04.2020
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbia High School
Lake City, FL
06-2013
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
05-2018
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Gateway College
Lake City, FL
12-2022
Skills
Feeding assistant
Patient services
High level of autonomy
Professional bedside manner
Dependable and Responsible
Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software
Active Listening
Wound Care
Direct Patient Care
Accomplishments
Achieved 30 hour IV certification in the State of Florida by completing requirements that the Florida State Board of Nursing set forth.