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Bruce Walker

Gainesville,FL

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 3 years of experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinical environments. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail.

Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Successful in quickly building skills, critical thinking and acquiring new knowledge. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Ready to help team achieve company goals.

Overview

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1

BLS

1
1

PALS

1
1

ACLS

3
3

Years of professional experience

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice

North Florida Technical College
Starke, FL
05.2021

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Laney College
Oakland, CA
2017

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Laney College
Oakland, CA
2017

Skills

6-Minute Walk Test
Care Planning
Caregiving skills
CGM Placement-Removal & Data Collection
Charting and clinical documentation
Documentation
Drug dosage
EKG
First Aid CPR
HbA1c Collection
HIPAA Compliance
Immunizations and Vaccinations
Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
Intramuscular Injections
Lab Specimens and Collections
Medication Administration
Nursing Staff Supervision
Oxygen Administration
Patient Assessment
Patient Education
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Recording Vital Signs
Thyroid Biopsy Assistance

Certification

BLS/CPR Certification (American Heart Association)

Certified IV Nurse

PALS

ACLS

Work History

LPN Long Term Care

Magnolia Ridge
Gainesville, FL
02.2024 - Current
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Clinic LPN

Tribal Health
Pine Ridge, SD
04.2023 - 12.2023
  • Enhanced patient care by implementing evidence-based nursing practices and protocols.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes and efficient care coordination.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by maintaining strict adherence to infection control protocols and reporting potential hazards.
  • Ensured accurate documentation of all patient records, contributing to improved quality assurance measures.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores through consistent delivery of compassionate and culturally competent care.
  • Developed strong rapport with patients and families, promoting open communication channels for effective collaboration in treatment plans.
  • Maintained strong working relationships with physicians and ancillary staff, fostering a collaborative approach to patient care delivery.

Work Availability

monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Important To Me

Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hours4-day work weekWork from home option

Timeline

LPN Long Term Care

Magnolia Ridge
02.2024 - Current

Clinic LPN

Tribal Health
04.2023 - 12.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice

North Florida Technical College

Associate of Arts - Humanities

Laney College

Associate of Arts - Social Sciences

Laney College

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