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Barbara Durham

Biglerville,PA

Summary

Experienced healthcare professional with a track record of delivering exceptional patient care. Strong clinical skills in medication administration, vital sign monitoring, and daily activity assistance. Recognized for fostering effective collaboration with medical teams, adapting to evolving needs, and achieving positive outcomes. Known for reliability, compassion, and proficiency in patient communication and support.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

UPMC
03.2023 - Current
  • Prepare patients for surgery including performing preoperative explanation of procedure, making sure consents are correct and signed, start and monitor IVs, administer any preoperative medications
  • Obtain vital signs after surgery, manage any pain and/or nausea, remove IVs, educate patients on discharge instructions
  • Assist PCTs with transporting patients, obtaining vital signs, cleaning and disinfecting patient rooms, making beds
  • Take call weekly and weekends to assist the RN with any emergent/scheduled add on call cases

Detox Nurse

Innovo Detox
10.2021 - Current
  • Administer prescribed treatments and medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications
  • Actively and compassionately interact with patients to encourage engagement in treatment and assist with aftercare planning
  • Perform CIWA-AR, CIWA-B, and COWS scoring for detox assessment and administered medications as ordered and appropriate
  • Record patient vital signs, observations, and activities
  • Monitor medications and documenting appropriately

Physician Office Nurse

Wellspan Surgical Specialists
06.2020 - 06.2021
  • Obtain and document reason for visit, patient vital signs, past medical/surgical/family history, and current medication list
  • Prepare patients for scheduled procedures by assuring the patient is appropriately gowned and instruments and supplies are set-up
  • Provide patients with standard patient care instructions and education
  • Perform basic office procedures ordered by provider which include suture removals, hemorrhoid bandings, various excisions, incision and drainage of abscesses/cysts, wound cultures, cryotherapy, thyroid needle biopsies, and breast core biopsies
  • Efficiently manage daily patient flow to manage fluctuating patient volumes and demands
  • Support the provider during the visit and patient exam by collecting and entering information in the patient record, carrying out orders and completing post visit patient care education and instructions
  • Work as needed to assist surgeon in OR/Surgical Center

LPN

Roxbury Treatment Center
12.2018 - 06.2020
  • Completed patient physical and suicidal assessment upon admissions
  • Administered medications as per physician’s orders
  • Accurately documented in patients chart day to day mood, affect, group participation, changes in status
  • Obtained vital signs and detox assessments
  • Facilitated group therapy on various nursing topics
  • Assisted in treatment planning for patients

Education

Franklin County Career And Technology
Chambersburg, PA
08-2016

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Medical documentation
  • Direct patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • Patient safety
  • Basic life support
  • CPR/AED certified

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse- Pennsylvania Board of Nursing
  • Licensed Practical Nurse by Endorsement- North Carolina
  • CPR/BLS Certified


Timeline

LPN

UPMC
03.2023 - Current

Detox Nurse

Innovo Detox
10.2021 - Current

Physician Office Nurse

Wellspan Surgical Specialists
06.2020 - 06.2021

LPN

Roxbury Treatment Center
12.2018 - 06.2020

Franklin County Career And Technology

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