Healthcare professional with 13+ years of experience, specializing in outpatient care, primary health, and behavioral health, as well as a primary focus in long term care/rehabilitation settings. Aiming to leverage my nursing skills and experience to successfully fulfill the Licensed Practical Nurse role at your facility. My goal is to use all my years of hands-on nursing experience, as well as my supervisory experience with Unlicensed Assistive Personnel to create a professional and comfortable environment and provide the best care possible to my patients.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftKey
09.2023 - Current
Ability to go in to different nursing facilities and work a regular patient load
Utilize top notch nursing skills to care for resident’s, without receiving training beforehand
Responsible, patient oriented, leadership, and time management are all skills that are required to work per diem agency positions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 11.2023
Short-Term Travel Contract
Utilized PCC eMAR
Responsible for medicating residents according to physician orders, monitoring residents for any acute needs and keeping a direct line of communication with all healthcare staff while supervising UAP to ensure all resident’s needs are met in a timely manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Concord Rehab and Nursing
03.2023 - 09.2023
Utilized PCC eMAR
Responsible for medicating residents according to physician orders, monitoring residents for any acute needs and keeping a direct line of communication with physicians.
Responsible for supervising UAP and ensuring that resident’s need are met in a timely manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
05.2022 - 12.2022
Long Term Travel Contract
Responsible for medicating residents according to physician orders, monitoring residents for any acute needs and notifying the physician.
Primary supervisory role, responsible for all residents on the premises of the 50 acre facility.
Responsible for triaging and responding to all emergency calls for all independent living residents.
Time management skills were very important, as well as the ability to delegate to UAP to ensure the needs of all residents were met.
Resident Care Coordinator
Concord Place
10.2021 - 04.2022
Responsible for making staffing schedules, monitoring all resident charts to ensure facility was within state regulations and supervising UAP, including Med Techs, to provide superior care to all residents.
Worked with staffing agencies to fill in openings to provide continuity of care.
On call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to remain accessible to all staff.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedStaff Staffing Agency
11.2019 - 06.2021
Per Diem Agency Nursing
Worked as an agency nurse during the beginning and peak months of the Covid pandemic.
Worked with Covid positive patients to ensure the best care possible.
Administered medications per physician orders and followed through with Covid protocol to keep transmission to a minimum.
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
01.2019 - 02.2020
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Worked in a rehab setting, caring for post surgical patients and working frequently with PICC lines, IVs, and amputations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation
10.2018 - 04.2019
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and administered medications via paper charting and MARs.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Supervised UAP to ensure residents received the best care possible.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Novant Health- Walkertown Family Medicine
02.2017 - 09.2018
Worked one on one with a primary care physician to provide care to people of all ages, from birth to death.
Assess vital signs, reconcile patient medication lists, and assist physician with procedures.
Administer immunizations and ensure that the NC statewide immunization website remained up-to-date so that patients' immunization records were accurate.
Perform venipunctures when necessary for patient bloodwork.
Respond to patients regarding their concerns and call in prescriptions when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Monarch Behavioral Health
02.2012 - 02.2017
Worked with both Psychiatrists and Nurse Practitioners to provide mental health appointments both in person and via telepsych.
Remain in contact with pharmaceutical representatives to keep up-to-date information on newly released psych medications as well as to keep an inventory of sample medications.
Work with physicians and pharmaceutical companies to sign patients up for patient assistance programs to aid in affording their medications.
Assist patients with all aspects of medication management and assist with scheduling therapy appointments if needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bethany Woods Nursing And Rehabilitation
09.2010 - 02.2012
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administer and keep an accurate and up-to-date record of all narcotics.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Montgomery Community College
2010
Skills
Leadership skills
Communication
Teamwork
Correct and concise charting
Proficient in EHR Matrix, Point Click Care, Epic, Allscripts
Accomplishments
Basic Life Support- American Heart Association
Exp
May 2024
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
10.2023 - 11.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
ShiftKey
09.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Concord Rehab and Nursing
03.2023 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Staffing
05.2022 - 12.2022
Resident Care Coordinator
Concord Place
10.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
MedStaff Staffing Agency
11.2019 - 06.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Place Nursing And Rehabilitation Center