Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in all types of settings including hospital, nursing home, corrections, home health, and clinic. Proven talents in time management and organization. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haxtun Hospital District. Haxtun
Haxtun, Colorado
10.2018 - Current
Closely monitored acute conditions related to falls and accidents, as well as chronic conditions, such as arthritis and COPD.
Cared for five to twenty acute or chronic patients each day with quality-driven support.
Promoted kind, compassionate environment, utilizing active listening and effective communication skills for elderly patients and caregivers.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, including treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Delivered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections, monitoring responses to catch and address new concerns.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Staff Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Inspire Health DPC
Sterling, Colorado
06.2020 - 05.2021
Managed patient load of over six-hundred in practice between two providers.
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Work as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
Set up equipment and prepare medical treatment rooms.
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Consult and coordinate with healthcare team members to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate patient care plans.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained
Vaccinated patients and coordinated immunization program.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Dispensed medication at in-house pharmacy.
Nurse Manager - Licensed Practical Nurse
Yuma District, Hospital & Clinics
Akron, Colorado
09.2019 - 05.2020
Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave
Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Work as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
Supervised medical assistants.
Prepare patients for examinations, tests, or treatments and explain procedures
Inventory and requisition supplies and instruments.
Refer students or patients to specialized health resources or community agencies furnishing assistance.
Prepare rooms, sterile instruments, equipment, or supplies and ensure that stock of supplies is maintained.
Vaccinated patients and coordinated immunization program.
Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Trained new employees in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures and safety protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO
12.2022
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
Sterling, CO
05.2022
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Colby Community College
Colby, KS
05.2007
Skills
Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
Medication Administration
Staff Supervision
Organization
Time Management
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse - 2007
BLS - 2021
IV Certified - 2018
Timeline
Staff Nurse - Licensed Practical Nurse
Inspire Health DPC
06.2020 - 05.2021
Nurse Manager - Licensed Practical Nurse
Yuma District, Hospital & Clinics
09.2019 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Haxtun Hospital District. Haxtun
10.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of Colorado At Colorado Springs
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northeastern Junior College
Practical Nursing Certificate - Nursing
Colby Community College
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