Belinda Perry
Lynnville,TN
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Unity Psychiatric Care, excelling in patient assessment and education. Proven ability to administer medications effectively while fostering compassionate care environments. Adept at utilizing electronic health records and implementing infection control measures, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and safety. Committed to enhancing mental health awareness among families.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unity Psychiatric Care
Columbia, TN
07.2024 - Current
- Assessed physical, psychological, and social needs of elderly patients.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Educated family members about the importance of mental health care for elderly individuals.
- Verified that elderly patients felt welcomed in compassionate care setting by employing well-honed listening and communication skills.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
- Attended professional conferences and workshops related to geriatrics mental health nursing.
- Maintained accurate records of patient interactions and treatments provided.
- Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Tn Regional Health System
Lawrenceburg, TN
01.2021 - Current
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennesse College Of Applied Technology
Pulaski, TN05-2010
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Infection control
- Chronic disease management
- Patient education
Certification
- BLS expires 01/31/2026
- Licensed Practical Nurse 77034
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unity Psychiatric Care
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Tn Regional Health System
01.2021 - Current
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Tennesse College Of Applied Technology