Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 13 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Lake Bennet Center For Rehab And Healing
08.2019 - Current
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
LPN
Regents Park Healthcare Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
LPN
Fort Bayard Medical Center(Primetime Healthcare)
12.2016 - 03.2017
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN
East Orlando Health And Rehab Center
08.2012 - 11.2016
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
A.A. General Education - Nursing/General Education
Tallahassee Community College
Tallahassee, FL
10.2009
LPN CERTIFICATION
Gadsden Technical Institute
Quincy, FL
07.2007
High School Diploma
James A. Shanks High School
Quincy
05.2002
Skills
ADLs Assistance
Seizure Precautions
Patient and Caregiver Education
Update Electronic Charts
Tracheostomy Care
Sample Collection
Intravenous Medications
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Monitor IV Fluids
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Wound Dressing and Suturing
Intramuscular Injections
Documenting Vital Signs
Call Answering and Assistance
Procedure Explanation
Medication Dispensing
Documenting Intake
Charting and Recording
Breathing Treatments
Tuberculosis Testing
Behavioral Assessment
Patient Management
Documenting Incidents
Wound Care
Direct Patient Care
Patient Assessments
Counting Narcotics
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Certification
I.V. certification
CPR certification
Timeline
LPN
Lake Bennet Center For Rehab And Healing
08.2019 - Current
LPN
Regents Park Healthcare Center
04.2017 - 08.2019
LPN
Fort Bayard Medical Center(Primetime Healthcare)
12.2016 - 03.2017
LPN
East Orlando Health And Rehab Center
08.2012 - 11.2016
A.A. General Education - Nursing/General Education