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Barbara Murphy

Revere,Missouri

Summary

I received Certified Nurse Aide certificate when in High School in 1978, Worked as a Certified Nurse Aide for 5 years at Clark County Nursing Home, Continued on to get certified as a Medication Technician and work 2 more years at the Nursing Home passing medications and doing wound care. In 1991 Received EMT certification and worked for the Clark County Ambulance for a 2 years gaining emergency medical experience. I No longer hold any of these licenses, let them lapse after getting Licensed as an LPN I began attending College in in 2001 Quincy at John Wood College for an LPN License graduating in 2003 with that Degree. I have worked as a LPN ever since then starting with 7 years for the Clark County Nursing Home, as a Charge nurse. In 2010 was hired by Tri-State Medical Group and was employed by the Hospital as an LPN receiving a 5 year pin in 2010. In 2015 Tri-State Medical Group was taken over by Community Health Centers of Southeast Iowa, and for the last 8 almost 9 this year are still employed with them as an LPN. I have been in the medical field in some compactly since 1978 (46) years. I am a dependable worker and well-qualified to be a caring nursing team member with a lifetime of experience

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clark County Nursing Home
05.2003 - 03.2010
  • Worked as nurse in charge of CNA staff and residents care.
  • Passed medication
  • Administered injections
  • Tested Blood Sugars.
  • Administered wound care
  • Assisted Physician on rounds.
  • Checked Vital signs
  • Charted on pt daily
  • Assisted and supervised all pt care
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.

Medication Technician

Clark County Nursing Home
06.1997 - 08.2001
  • Reduced medication errors by following double-check system before administering medications to patients.
  • Provided immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Delivered high-quality care to all patients residing at nursing home facility.
  • Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease.
  • Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
  • Documented medication administration into medical records to avoid duplication of medication dosages.

EMT

Clark County Ambulance District
03.1991 - 05.1993
  • Observed patient behavior to report changes to medical personnel.
  • Enhanced the reputation of the EMS service within the community by delivering exceptional patient care during high-stress situations.
  • Responded to 911 calls for medical emergencies.
  • Utilized oxygen tanks, EKG and IVs to perform various medical procedures.

CNA

Clark County Nursing Home
05.1978 - 03.1991
  • Served as liaison between patients, families, and medical staff to ensure clear communication and understanding of treatment plans.
  • Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

John Wood Community College
Quincy, IL
05.2003

High School Diploma -

Clark County High School
Kahoka, MO
05.1978

Skills

  • Intravenous Medications
  • Procedure Support
  • Drawing Blood
  • Administering Medication
  • Applying Oxygen
  • Patient assessment
  • Administering injections
  • Wound care
  • Direct Patient Care

My family

I have 2 children of my own and 6 step children. They are all grown and have provided us with 16 grand children with another one on the way in April of 2024. We love to attend as many activities with them as possible. We love to camp and just be outside in general. Hobbies include gardening, cooking and doing craft work. 

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Clark County Nursing Home
05.2003 - 03.2010

Medication Technician

Clark County Nursing Home
06.1997 - 08.2001

EMT

Clark County Ambulance District
03.1991 - 05.1993

CNA

Clark County Nursing Home
05.1978 - 03.1991

Associate of Applied Science - Nursing

John Wood Community College

High School Diploma -

Clark County High School
Barbara Murphy