Compassionate and dependable Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing direct patient care in healthcare settings.
Work History
Liscense Practical Nurse
3 Years 1 Month
Harrisonburg Health And Rehabilitation Center | 07.2023 - Current
Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
Monitored patient vital signs.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to create and implement careplans.
Trained new staff on clinical procedures and best practices for patient care.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed and performed dressing changes using negative pressure wound therapy (wound vac)for surgical and chronic wounds.
Administered Total Parental Nutrition (TPN)and lipids through central lines and PICC lines adhering to strict aseptic technique.
Managed PEG tube feedings, medication administration, and routine site care, including monitoring for skin breakdown or displacement.
Liscense Practical Nurse
2 Years 2 Months
Essential Medical Staffing | 05.2021 - 07.2023
Inserted IVs and administered IV medications.
Provided wound care.
Administer medications and treatments as ordered, including intramuscular (IM) and subcutaneous (SubQ) injections, while following medication-safety and infection-control procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Education
- Liscense Practical Nurse
Massanutten Technical Center | Harrisonburg | 05-2014
High School Diploma
Turner Ashby High School | Bridgewater, VA | 06-2009