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Callie Avent

Bolivar,Tennessee

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Genie Healthcare
East Windsor, NJ
06.2022 - Current

LPN

West Tennessee State Penitentiary
Henning, TN
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.

LPN School Nurse

Hardeman County Board of Education
Bolivar, TN
01.2018 - 05.2023
  • Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations.
  • Attended faculty meetings to provide updates on student health issues.
  • Coordinated referrals to outside healthcare providers as necessary.
  • Performed first aid and CPR when needed and documented incidents accordingly.
  • Monitored immunization records and ensured compliance with state regulations.
  • Developed individualized healthcare plans for students with chronic health conditions.
  • Facilitated communication between families, teachers, administrators, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Reviewed student files for accuracy prior to the start of each school year.
  • Provided health counseling to students, parents, and staff.
  • Assessed health needs of students and provided appropriate nursing care.
  • Participated in IEP meetings to discuss student healthcare needs.

LPN

Western Mental Health Institute
Bolivar, TN
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.

LPN Office Nurse

Jackson Clinic
Jackson, TN
09.2016 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Recorded patient information in electronic medical records system accurately and efficiently.
  • Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
  • Conducted physical assessments of patients, such as measuring vital signs, height, weight.
  • Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.

LPN

Correct Care Solutions
Memphis, TN
03.2006 - 11.2016
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

LPN

Youth Villages
Bartlett, TN
05.2003 - 11.2016
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.

LPN

Corrections Corporation of America
Whiteville, TN
05.1999 - 04.2003
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.

Education

Associate of Applied Science -

Jackson State Community College
Jackson, TN
04-2014

Practical Nurse -

Tennessee Tech of Whiteville
Whiteville, TN
10-1996

High School Diploma -

Central High School
Bolivar, TN
05-1988

Skills

  • Disease Prevention
  • Diabetes management
  • Catheter Care
  • Post Operative Care
  • Nursing Ethics
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical Documentation
  • Compassionate Care
  • Behavioral Health
  • Health Promotion
  • Wound Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Samples collection
  • Family Communication
  • Physical Assessment
  • Patient Intake
  • Patient Assessments
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Vital signs

Timeline

LPN

West Tennessee State Penitentiary
09.2022 - 05.2024

LPN

Genie Healthcare
06.2022 - Current

LPN School Nurse

Hardeman County Board of Education
01.2018 - 05.2023

LPN

Western Mental Health Institute
01.2018 - 05.2020

LPN Office Nurse

Jackson Clinic
09.2016 - 01.2018

LPN

Correct Care Solutions
03.2006 - 11.2016

LPN

Youth Villages
05.2003 - 11.2016

LPN

Corrections Corporation of America
05.1999 - 04.2003

Associate of Applied Science -

Jackson State Community College

Practical Nurse -

Tennessee Tech of Whiteville

High School Diploma -

Central High School

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