Courtney Lavender
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring LPN offering 6 years of patient-facing experience. 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. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Senior Living
Doylestown, PA
09.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Address patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Licensed Practical Nurse Shift Supervisor
Arden Courts Memory Care
King Of Prussia, PA
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Directed and supervised nursing staff in providing quality care to patients.
- Provided guidance and mentorship to new nurses and orientees.
- Monitored patient charts for accuracy and completeness of documentation.
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Healthcare Resources, Inc.
Philadelphia, PA
04.2021 - 02.2024
- Corrections, 4+ years.
- Administering vaccinations.
- Medication administration.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Substitute School Nurse
ESS Education
Philadelphia, PA
11.2023 - 02.2024
- Substitute school nursing in the Philadelphia school district K-12
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Exton, PA
08.2018 - 03.2021
- Medication administration.
- Wound care including wound vacs, suture/staple removal, pressure sores, etc.
- Administered/monitored IV therapy
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc
Lancaster, PA
04.2018 - 07.2019
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Administered controlled narcotics
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
- Collaborated with MD/NPS to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Blackwood, NJ12-2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
Downingtown, PA03-2018
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Care Planning
- Emergency Response
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- IV therapy/maintenance
- Tracheostomy, G-tubes, drain, and catheterization experience
- Supervising
Certification
- Practical nursing
- CPR BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Presbyterian Senior Living
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Shift Supervisor
Arden Courts Memory Care
03.2024 - 08.2024
Substitute School Nurse
ESS Education
11.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Healthcare Resources, Inc.
04.2021 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
08.2018 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
PrimeCare Medical Inc
04.2018 - 07.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Camden County College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chester County Intermediate Unit
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