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Cherilyn Thomas

Chattanooga,TN

Summary

Enthusiastic LPN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Continucare/LHC
12.2009 - Current
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults.
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.
  • Tracheotomy care
  • Seizure protocol

LPN

Erlanger Health System, Correctional Nurse
02.2017 - 01.2020
  • Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
  • Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
  • Performed lab tests and communicated results.
  • Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management.

LPN

Orange Grove Center
09.2010 - 06.2017
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to group homes
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for individuals with intellectual disabilities
  • Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

LPN

Health Center Of Standifer Place
08.2007 - 10.2011
  • Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift
  • Handled patient admissions and discharges.
  • Collected blood, and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
  • Assisted patients with daily functions.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Documented patient information obtained from interviews.

LPN

Life Care of Chattanooga
09.2002 - 04.2007
  • Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
  • Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
  • Closely monitored acute conditions.
  • Ensured HIPAA compliance.
  • Followed infection control procedures.
  • Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, and Alzheimer's disease.
  • Collected blood, urine and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Education

Certificate - Nursing

Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga, TN
2002

Certificate - Pharmacy Tech

Chattanooga State Technical Community College
Chattanooga TN
2000

Skills

  • Strong clinical judgment
  • Patient/family focused
  • Patient evaluation/intervention
  • Problem resolution capability
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Tracheotomy care
  • Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
  • Insulin medication assistance
  • Venipuncture/blood draw

Timeline

LPN

Erlanger Health System, Correctional Nurse
02.2017 - 01.2020

LPN

Orange Grove Center
09.2010 - 06.2017

LPN

Continucare/LHC
12.2009 - Current

LPN

Health Center Of Standifer Place
08.2007 - 10.2011

LPN

Life Care of Chattanooga
09.2002 - 04.2007

Certificate - Nursing

Chattanooga State Technical Community College

Certificate - Pharmacy Tech

Chattanooga State Technical Community College

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