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Myra Lawrence

Guyton,GA

Summary

Proficient and caring licensed practical nurse offering outstanding patient-experience in clinical, nursing home, and acute care 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. Experience in many fields such as psychiatry, geriatric care, and the prison system.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
12.2022 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

LPN Charge Nurse

Stephenville Nursing And Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2022
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to appropriate personnel.

LPN Charge Nurse

Mulberry Manor Nursing & Rehab
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.

Administrative Specialist

True Core Behavioral Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2020
  • Handled client correspondence and tracked records to foster office efficiency from drug inventory to medical data input in a secure lock-down facility.
  • Created and updated physical records and digital files to maintain current, accurate and compliant documentation.
  • Routed incoming and outgoing patients in a timely and efficient manner.

Safety Manager

DPS Dairy Corporation
08.1996 - 06.2015
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies.
  • Trained employees in most current regulations and practices in effort to prevent mishaps and promote overall safety.
  • Drug Inventory/ Ordering

LPN

Golden Age Nursing Home
03.1995 - 03.1996
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording all changes in medical records.


LPN

Mulberry Manor
03.1994 - 03.1995
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

LPN

Central State Hospital
05.1992 - 03.1994

Performed functional care in the prison-Alzheimer Ward as well as the drug rehabilitation center.

  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

LPN

Putnam General Hospital
08.1991 - 04.1992
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures in the ER- Surgical department.

Education

LPN - Nursing

Putnam County Practical Nursing School
Eatonton, GA
08.1991

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Healthcare Ethics
  • Professional bedside manner
  • Nursing Staff Supervision

Timeline

LPN

MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
12.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Stephenville Nursing And Rehabilitation
03.2022 - 05.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Mulberry Manor Nursing & Rehab
07.2021 - 03.2022

Administrative Specialist

True Core Behavioral Medical Center
09.2017 - 12.2020

Safety Manager

DPS Dairy Corporation
08.1996 - 06.2015

LPN

Golden Age Nursing Home
03.1995 - 03.1996

LPN

Mulberry Manor
03.1994 - 03.1995

LPN

Central State Hospital
05.1992 - 03.1994

LPN

Putnam General Hospital
08.1991 - 04.1992

LPN - Nursing

Putnam County Practical Nursing School