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Christina Driver

Faison,North Carolina

Summary

Patient-oriented nursing professional with 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

UNC Health Wayne Emergency Department
Goldsboro, NC
02.2022 - Current
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts in patient charts.
  • Communicate with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
  • Provide direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Monitor patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Monitor patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Prepare patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explain procedures.
  • Utilize critical thinking skills to assess emergent conditions and initiate appropriate interventions in a timely manner.

LPN

Kindred at Home
Goldsboro, NC
10.2019 - 02.2022
  • Maintained accurate records of all visits made to patients' homes along with any changes in their conditions or treatments prescribed by physicians.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss the progress of each patient's treatment plan.
  • Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.
  • Participated in on-call rotations and delivered after-hours care.
  • Provided home health care services such as wound care, medication administration, and IV therapy.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Adhered strictly to infection control protocols while caring for clients in their homes.

LPN

Goshen Medical Center
Faison, NC
01.2017 - 10.2017
  • Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Monitored any changes in the condition of the patient closely and reported it immediately.
  • Ensured that all forms were completed accurately before submitting them for processing.
  • Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
  • Assisted physicians during office procedures by preparing exam rooms and sterilizing instruments.
  • Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
  • Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.

LPN

Goldsboro Medical Clinic
Goldsboro, NC
04.2014 - 11.2015
  • Performed on average, 25 Medicare Wellness Exams a week in addition to being the lead nurse for a busy medical provider.
  • Performed Transition of Care Management follow-up phone calls and schedule hospital follow-up appointments for 3 physicians in the practice.
  • Created an open line of communication to answer questions and address concerns of patients and family members.
  • Assisted physician as needed.
  • Provided and documented medical education for the patients.
  • Administered medications and perform treatments as ordered per the physician.
  • Obtained prior authorizations for patients medications and procedures as needed.

LPN

Cherry Hospital
Goldsboro, NC
08.2007 - 04.2014
  • Provided therapeutic communication with mentally ill patients.
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed per physician.
  • Transcribed and verified physician orders with another licensed nurse.
  • Detected and reported medication variances to implement corrective action.
  • Participated daily in medical suite for patients to be seen in sick call.
  • Managed controlled substances in accordance with pharmacy and hospital policy.

Education

Associate of Arts - College Transfer

Wayne Community College
Goldsboro, NC
12-2016

Diploma - Practical Nursing

James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC
08-2003

Skills

  • Empathetic and Compassionate
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Medication Administration

Timeline

LPN

UNC Health Wayne Emergency Department
02.2022 - Current

LPN

Kindred at Home
10.2019 - 02.2022

LPN

Goshen Medical Center
01.2017 - 10.2017

LPN

Goldsboro Medical Clinic
04.2014 - 11.2015

LPN

Cherry Hospital
08.2007 - 04.2014

Associate of Arts - College Transfer

Wayne Community College

Diploma - Practical Nursing

James Sprunt Community College

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