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Bruce Davis

Richmond Hts,OH

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 25+ years of experience in the field. Resolute to advocate for patient well being using authorized means provided by company. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Highland Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - Current
  • Medication administration oral, injection, enteral, intravenous,inhalation and topical
  • Scheduled and unplanned assessments
  • Communication with CNP and MD for lab, X-ray and Ultrasound reports.
  • Transcription of orders
  • Communication with pharmacy for shortages or orders clarification
  • Updates, clarification and concerns of client and or client
  • Documentation of all

Charge Nurse of Locked Behavioral Unit

University Manor Care
11.2014 - 11.2016
  • Maxim Health and other nursing staffing agencies no longer in existence
  • Nursing Homes, Assisted Living, group home, homecare, hospice units
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring adherence to care protocols and quality standards.
  • Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
  • Mentored junior nurses, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
  • Implemented evidence-based practices, improving patient safety and care efficiency.
  • Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
  • Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
  • Conducted daily shift briefs to inform staff of changes in patient care assignments.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control policies and regularly reviewing safety protocols.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to provide quality patient care.
  • Streamlined nursing workflows for increased efficiency and improved patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient information, enabling informed decision-making among the healthcare team members.
  • Enhanced patient care quality by leading team of nurses to adopt evidence-based practices.
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
  • Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwesterly Assisted Living
03.2013 - 10.2014
  • Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
  • Educated patients and families on health management and disease prevention strategies.
  • Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions for timely intervention.
  • Collaborated with physicians to update care plans based on patient progress, ensuring the highest level of care possible.
  • Advocated for patient needs by effectively communicating concerns to healthcare providers.
  • Assisted in training and mentoring new nursing staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Performed accurate assessments of post-operative patients by evaluating vital signs, pain levels, surgical site conditions, and other relevant factors.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

School Nurse

Learn IT
09.2012 - 03.2013

Maxim Health and other nursing staffing agencies no longer in existence
06.2009 - 07.2012

Center Of Clinical Care
07.2006 - 05.2009

Stratford Commons
04.2003 - 06.2006

Normandy Manor
07.2000 - 04.2003

Suburban Pavilion
06.1998 - 07.2000

Willow Park
01.1992 - 01.1997

Anchor Tool and Die
01.1992 - 01.1997

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Central School Of Nursing
Independence, OH
05.1998

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

Electronic Institute of Technology
No Longer Exists
01.1992

High School Diploma -

John Marshall
Cleveland, OH
05.1988

Skills

  • Medication administration via Oral, sublingual, Injection, Intravenous, inhalation, topical, and enteral routes
  • Management of enteral feed pumps
  • Management of IV pumps
  • Wound dressings
  • Wound Vacs
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Colostomy care
  • Urine and wound collection for lab analysis
  • Admission, Scheduled, Incidental and Discharge Assessments
  • Medical documentation

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Highland Pointe Health & Rehabilitation Center
11.2022 - Current

Charge Nurse of Locked Behavioral Unit

University Manor Care
11.2014 - 11.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse

Northwesterly Assisted Living
03.2013 - 10.2014

School Nurse

Learn IT
09.2012 - 03.2013

Maxim Health and other nursing staffing agencies no longer in existence
06.2009 - 07.2012

Center Of Clinical Care
07.2006 - 05.2009

Stratford Commons
04.2003 - 06.2006

Normandy Manor
07.2000 - 04.2003

Suburban Pavilion
06.1998 - 07.2000

Willow Park
01.1992 - 01.1997

Anchor Tool and Die
01.1992 - 01.1997

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Central School Of Nursing

Associate of Applied Science - Electronic Engineering

Electronic Institute of Technology

High School Diploma -

John Marshall

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