Curlisse Hopson
Rome,GA
Summary
Seasoned Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Wellstar Health System, showcasing expertise in Medication Administration and Compassionate Care. Achieved significant improvements in patient outcomes through advanced clinical judgment and effective diabetes management. Demonstrated a commitment to HIPAA compliance and geriatric care, enhancing patient satisfaction and care quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center
01.2023 - 07.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellstar Primary Care Baker Road
02.2022 - 01.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Anderson Mill Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 12.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Dalton State College
Dalton, GA08-2027
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
Marietta, GA08.2021
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- HIPAA Compliance
- Compassionate Care
- Wound Care
- Geriatric Care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient Assessments
- Diabetes management
- EMR / EHR
- Rehabilitation techniques
Certification
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
WellStar Kennestone Hospital
07.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellstar Paulding Nursing Center
01.2023 - 07.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellstar Primary Care Baker Road
02.2022 - 01.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Anderson Mill Health And Rehab
10.2021 - 12.2022
American Heart Association Basic Life Support
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Leadership
Dalton State College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chattahoochee Technical College
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