Cory Wood
Licensed Practical Nurse
Marquette,MI
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 25 + years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting procedures. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Analytical and strategic Nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go the extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
State Of Michigan Jacobetti Home For Veterans
Marquette, MI
06.2004 - Current
- Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Care for wounds, provided treatments and assist with procedures.
- Obtain biological specimens for ordered tests and prepare them for laboratory transport.
- Educate patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Assist with feeding and monitor intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administer controlled narcotics.
- Perform catheterizations.
- Comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Monitor and track patient vitals in computer records to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Assist patients with they're Activities of Daily Living.
- Screen visitors in and out of facility for symptoms of COVID 19.
- Preform rapid COVID 19 tests on patients and visitors.
- Documentation both paper and on computer programs.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Typing skills with proper technique and can type fast.
Direct Care Worker
Pathways
Marquette , MI
06.1995 - 06.2004
- Administered medication as directed by physician.
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments.
- Helped client shop for groceries or personal items.
- Remained alert to problems or health issues of clients and competently responded.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Monitored and assisted residents through individual service plans.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Documented vitals, behaviors and medications in client medical records.
- Transported individuals to events and activities, medical appointments and shopping trips.
- Planned healthy meals, purchased ingredients and cooked meals to provide adequate nutrition for client wellbeing.
- Planned and implemented activities for clients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 08.1998 - 04.2000
Correctional Officer Certification Program - Corrections
Northern Michigan University
Marquette, MI 08.1998 - 04.2000
Skills
Patient Management
undefinedWork Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
State Of Michigan Jacobetti Home For Veterans
06.2004 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Education
Northern Michigan University
08.1998 - 04.2000
Correctional Officer Certification Program - Corrections
Northern Michigan University
08.1998 - 04.2000
Direct Care Worker
Pathways
06.1995 - 06.2004
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