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Debbie Duryee-Powers

New Richland,MN

Summary

Knowledgeable and compassionate nursing staff member with 18+ years of LPN experience. Diligent about serving all facets of patient medical and personal needs. Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Waseca Public Schools
Waseca, MN
09.2023 - Current
  • Assessed health needs of students and provided appropriate nursing care.
  • Managed medication administration and maintained related documentation.
  • Provided direct health care services to students involving triage, evaluation, and first aid care for illness and injury.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Allina Health Clinic
Faribault, MN
11.2020 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
  • Executed appropriate steps for patient treatment following careful review of physician medical regimen.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Allina Health-Buffalo Specialty Clinic
Buffalo, MN
06.2019 - 10.2020
  • Assisted ENT physicians with conducting examinations, assisted with procedures and biopsies.
  • Collected nasopharyngeal specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important COVID-19 tests.
  • Scheduled ENT surgeries with the surgery center, verified times with patients, prepared charts, pre-op examinations, and consent forms.
  • Managed wound care in podiatry, and helped with non-invasive procedures.
  • Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate effective treatment.

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Big Lake Schools
Big Lake, MN
04.2019 - 05.2020
  • Provided health services to students, including first aid and administering medication.
  • Maintained accurate records of student health information.
  • Advised parents and guardians about their child's health status at school or home.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Guardian Angels Care Center
Elk River, MN
09.2012 - 05.2019
  • Routinely evaluated the overall resident care within the facility and diligently enforced high standards.
  • Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
  • Administered medications and treatments in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Developed and supervised staff by providing orientation, training, support and direction.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park View Care Center
Buffalo, MN
09.2007 - 09.2012
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Twin Rivers Care Center
Anoka, MN
11.2006 - 09.2007
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellstead of Rogers
Rogers, MN
07.2005 - 11.2006
  • Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellstead of Rogers
Rogers, MN
05.2005 - 07.2005
  • Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Richland Care Center
New Richland, MN
01.2003 - 05.2005
  • Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
  • Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
  • Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.

Education

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Riverland Community College
Austin, MN
2005

Skills

  • Critical thinking proficiency
  • Patient triaging
  • Assisting physicians
  • Information documentation
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Samples collection

Timeline

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Waseca Public Schools
09.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Allina Health Clinic
11.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Allina Health-Buffalo Specialty Clinic
06.2019 - 10.2020

Substitute Licensed Practical Nurse

Big Lake Schools
04.2019 - 05.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Guardian Angels Care Center
09.2012 - 05.2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

Park View Care Center
09.2007 - 09.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse

Twin Rivers Care Center
11.2006 - 09.2007

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wellstead of Rogers
07.2005 - 11.2006

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wellstead of Rogers
05.2005 - 07.2005

Certified Nursing Assistant

New Richland Care Center
01.2003 - 05.2005

Diploma - Practical Nursing

Riverland Community College

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