Dana Washington
3135 Albert St Paulina,LA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, patients and visiting families.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN/Site Manager
South Star Urgent Care
Gramercy, LA
07.2021 - Current
- Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
- Managed operations in accordance with budget requirements.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Elizabeth Physicians Group
Gonzales, La
08.2015 - 07.2019
- Prevented infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment using aseptic technique
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Certified Medical Assistant
Integral Medical Associates
Gonzales, La
05.2012 - 06.2013
- Performed preliminary physical tests, such as taking blood pressure, weight and temperature, accurately recording results in patient history summary
- Ensured any release of information requests were HIPAA compliant
- Assisted with diagnostic testing by collecting and packaging biological specimens for internal and laboratory analyses
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions
- Assisted physicians by preparing patients for procedures, including but not limited to EKGs, phlebotomy, glucose testing, and pulmonary function tests
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Delta College of Arts And Technology
Baton Rouge, La2015
Certified Medical Assistant -
Fortis College
Baton Rouge, La2012
High School Diploma -
Lutcher High School
Lutcher, La2007
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- screening/drug screen collection
- Specimen collection and processing
- CPR and BLS certified
- Team development
- Hands-on clinical instruction
- HIPAA compliance
- Venipuncture and phlebotomy
- Electrocardiography (EKG)
- Distributing medications
- Samples collection
- Patient triaging
Certification
BLS/CPR Certified
References
References
References available upon request
Timeline
LPN/Site Manager
South Star Urgent Care
07.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Elizabeth Physicians Group
08.2015 - 07.2019
Certified Medical Assistant
Integral Medical Associates
05.2012 - 06.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Delta College of Arts And Technology
Certified Medical Assistant -
Fortis College
High School Diploma -
Lutcher High School
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