CARMELITA LOVE
Hattiesburg,MS
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy and relationship building.
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize in all areas of patient care. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Help @ Home
Hattiesburg, MS
02.2019 - Current
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
- Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN Charge Nurse
Bedford Care Center
Hattiesburg, MS
04.2010 - 01.2016
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Reviewed patient chart information before visit, ordered necessary laboratory tests, escorted patient to examination room, obtained vital signs and conducted interview to update records.
- Organized medical supplies and equipment to maintain a safe and efficient work environment.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Assisted physicians with patient care, including administering injections and medication.
- Performed basic laboratory tests, such as urinalysis or blood draws.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Team Lead
Ellisville State School
Ellisville, MS
06.2005 - 02.2010
- Provided clinical leadership and direction to the LPN team to ensure quality patient care.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Investigated incidents, accidents, complaints involving LPNs and took corrective action when necessary.
- Provided direct supervision of assigned personnel during shift hours.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient care services.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Reviewed physician orders for accuracy prior to implementation by nursing staff.
Education
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College
Hialeah, FL08-1991
Skills
- Pediatric Nursing
- Motivational Interviewing
- Patient Safety
- Quality Improvement
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Help @ Home
02.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Bedford Care Center
04.2010 - 01.2016
LPN Team Lead
Ellisville State School
06.2005 - 02.2010
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College
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