Aubrey Spurling
Fort Dodge,IA
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unity Point Health Trinity Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
- Monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information utilizing EPIC.
- wound care
- I can discharge Patients
- Patient Education
- Performing medical procedures such as EKG, blood draws, collecting lab specimens, and administering medications such as IM injections and oral Medications, blood glucose checks.
- Assist physicians with splinting/suturing or other task that requires assistance within my scope
- Placing foley catheters/ straight catheter
- Alerting physicians of patient status changes
- I can handle an assignment of lower acuity patients
Emergency Technician
UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2023
- Doing EKG
- Answering call lights
- Collecting urine samples/ blood samples and sending down to the lab.
- Assisting patients to the bathroom
- Transferring admits up to 3 North
- Transferring patients over to CT and X-ray.
- Sit 1 on 1 with psych patients
Licensed Practical Nurse
Friendship Haven Nursing Home
04.2023 - 01.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Gathered lab specimens
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Haven Nursing Home
09.2020 - 04.2023
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Took residents to appointments such as doctor appointments and hair appointments and made sure they were all ready to go.
Dietary Aide
Friendship Haven Nursing Home
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Kept all kitchen areas clean, tidy and free of hazards.
- Served meals to residents in accordance with established schedules and dietary procedures.
- Washed plates, cups, serving, and eating utensils and kitchen equipment in commercial dishwasher.
- Coordinated with other dietary aides and kitchen staff to ensure efficient workflow and timely delivery of meals, contributing to a smooth-running operation.
- Followed all food safety regulations while preparing meals for patients.
- Assisted in the preparation of nutritious meals for patients with various medical conditions and dietary restrictions.
- Discarded outdated food products and maintained waste disposal procedures.
- Cooked requested meals that were not on the menu for the day.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA05-2025
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unity Point Health Trinity Regional Medical Center
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Friendship Haven Nursing Home
04.2023 - 01.2024
Emergency Technician
UnityPoint Health Trinity Regional Medical Center
09.2021 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Friendship Haven Nursing Home
09.2020 - 04.2023
Dietary Aide
Friendship Haven Nursing Home
09.2019 - 09.2020
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Iowa Central Community College
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