LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE Compassionate and dedicated nursing professional with demonstrated background in patient care and combat medic experience seeking position in hospital setting or nursing care environment. Highly adept in time management, and HR best practices. Professional image combined with excellent interpersonal skills – easily interacts with patients, physicians, and medical staff. Practical Nurse Minnesota License #70210-4. Dependable and reliable with strong attention to detail in documentation and chart maintenance. Highly adaptable, flexible style; efficiently and competently works with diverse patients. Strong decision maker who quickly responds to changing situations in high-paced environments.
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DEBRA CALVA
Mountain View,AR
Summary
Overview
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Army Reserve
HR Specialist
01.2001 - 09.2007
Job overview
- Maintained personnel records and statistical data to establish accuracy and compliance with applicable regulations.
- Reviewed and screened applicant resumes to identify qualified candidates.
- Monitored employee attendance and performance, addressing issues in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Fielded employee inquiries related to insurance, pension plan, vacation, sick leave and employee assistance.
One Staff Medical
Nurse
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Helped patients eat and drink when necessary for safe consumption of food consistent with recovery guidelines.
FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL
Licensed Practical Nurse
01.2014 - Current
Job overview
- 36 hours a week
- Provide medical care and treatments under the guidance of a Registered Nurse.
Augustana Health Care Center
Nurse Assistant
06.2006 - 09.2010
Job overview
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
Augustana Care Center
Nurse
09.2010 - 10.2014
Job overview
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
Education
Ashford UniversitySan Diego, CA
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
09.2021
University Overview
Skills
- Initiate IV’s, and G-tube feedings
- Get vital signs, execute basic lab analysis
- Complete fundamental diagnostic functions
- Patient admission to Cardiac Medical Surgical floor
- Assess plan, implement and evaluate Nursing Care plan
- Responds to call lights in a timely and compassionate manner
- Provide personal hygienic care, administer medication, perform drsg changes, ambulate patients, measure and
- Record i & O Effectively communicates and reports changes in patients
- Initiate, monitor and maintain Telemetry services Evaluates EEG Rhythm Stripes accurately and timely
- Ensures chart reviews, and that narcotics are counted per policy
- Ensures patients and/or family receive appropriate health care education and instruction throughout
- Hospitalization and in preparation for discharge
- THE AUGUSTANA CARE CORPORATION, Apple Valley, MN
- Licensed Practical Nurse 2010- 2014
- 40 hours a week
- Provide medical care and treatments under the guidance of a Registered Nurse
- Highlights:
- Administered treatments and dress injuries
- Initiate IV’s, TNP and G-tube feedings
- Chart patient progress provided update to supervisory medical professionals and Doctors
- Assisted patients with any concerns or queries
- Supervised the duties and responsibilities of nursing assistants
- THE AUGUSTANA CARE CORPORATION, Apple Valley, MN 2006–2010
- Certified Nursing Assistant
- 20 hours a week
- Provided patient care support to residents in the long term, geriatric care center
- Maintained patient comfort and sterile conditions; attended to personal-care hygiene, bed making, transfer activities,
- And medication dispersal
- Ensured resident care standards were maintained, and rights of residents and preferences in care and treatment were
- Respected
- Conveyed a friendly, caring, and positive attitude to patients and families
- Assisted in patient-related procedures and performed rounds on assigned patients
- Transported patients and facilitated room turnovers
- Conducted physical assessments and recorded vitals
- Supplied patient/family educational information
- MILITARY SERVICE
- US ARMY, CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT 2019-2020
- PLATOON SERGEANT
- Assigned to the 452nd Combat Support Hospital as the platoon sergeant to provide care for the military Soldiers located in Camp Buehring, Kuwait
- HIGHLIGHTS:
- Facilitates the delivery of safe, quality healthcare to over 65,000 beneficiaries by providing leadership to a team of 30 military and civilian staff members
- Daily duties include establishing schedules, task assignments, and allocation of the workforce, space, and equipment
- Represents the Buehring Troop Medical Clinic in meetings, conferences, and maintenance activities within clinical operations,
- Responsible for over two million dollars in medical equipment and supplies
- Fosters a climate that encourages fairness through the organization that incorporates Equal Opportunity
- Worked on as a journalist and editor on the Musky Monthly Newsletter
- US ARMY, CAMP BUEHRING, KUWAIT 2013-2014
- LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
- Assigned to the 452nd Combat Support Hospital to provide medical care for the military Soldiers located in Camp Buehring, Kuwait
- Provided medical assistance to Explosive Ordnance Disposal In charge of unit health, fitness, and body composition
- Performed emergency nursing care
- Assisted in medical procedures
- Changed/Dress Wounds
- Triage Patients
- US ARMY, San Vicente, El Salvador 2010
- Lead Combat Medic
- Assigned as a head medic to provide medical care to National Guards Units performing electrical work
- And construction of medical clinics in El Salvador
- Allocated work assignments to medic team members
- Provided pertinent education to troops relative to dehydration, malaria, and gastrointestinal disorders
- Attended to various conditions, including wounds, abrasions, nausea, headaches, and allergy symptoms
- Generated daily verbal and written medical reports to superiors
- FORT SAM HOUSTON / BROOK ARMY MEDICAL CENTER,
- San Antonio, Texas 2009–2010
- Student Practical Nurse
- FORT SAM HOUSTON – CONTINUED
- Provided assistant patient care in a hospital setting and emergency room environment
- Prepared and started IV lines, rendered care in multiple units; obstetrics, pediatrics, ICU, preoperative anesthetic care
- Unit, and medical-surgical unit
- Conducted physical assessments, dispersed medications, and admitted/discharged patients
- Emergency Medical Technician/Student (2008–2009)
- Rendered medical care and initial emergency medical treatment to wounded soldiers
- Provided supervision support to soldiers with medical training (Combat Lifesavers) and administered medical advice to
- Unit chains of command involved in trauma training and Army-specific techniques
- US ARMY 192nd QUARTERMASTER COMPANY, Baghdad, Iraq 2007–2008
- 42A Human Resource Specialist
- Processed recommendations for soldier awards/decorations and organized ceremonial events
- Responded to evaluation inquiries, prepared and monitored promotion requisitions, declinations, and reconsiderations
- Arranged reduction and removal boards for soldiers on local promotion standing lists and monitored requests for reductions, transfers, and discharges
- Processed various paperwork and applications, including ID cards, training and reassignment, retention, military, and
- Special pay programs
- Prepared and monitored accounting, transition and legal processes, meal cards, training Solider support files, and unit
- Administration activities
- US ARMY 452ND COMBAT SUPPORT HOSPITAL , CAMP BUERHING, KUWAIT 2013-2014
- 68 C Practical Nurse Specialist
- Worked in the Acute Care Clinic taking care of emergency trauma, illness , life, limb or eye sight emergencies
- Screened and triage patients for medical officers
- Assisted Physical Therapist with physical therapies injuries and rehabilitation
- Provided medical support for Explosive Ordnance Disposal Specialist Teams
- Trained and Supervised Army Physical Fitness Training for All 452nd Soldiers at Camp Buehring, Kuwait
- Gave need Immunizations for Soldiers at Camp Buehring, Kuwait
Accomplishments
Accomplishments
I have been in the Army Reserve for 22 years. I have been on three overseas deployments as well as assisting with the COVID-19 deployment in New Jersey. I have maintained accountability for over three million dollars in medical equipment. I have been a platoon sergeant for over 30 Soldiers responsible for leading them, their welfare, and training them.
Additional Information
Additional Information
I am completing my masters degree in Biblical Studies and have learned a secondary Military Service Occupation as a 79V which is a career counselor.
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Timeline
Nurse
One Staff Medical
01.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
FAIRVIEW RIDGES HOSPITAL
01.2014 - Current
Nurse
Augustana Care Center
09.2010 - 10.2014
Nurse Assistant
Augustana Health Care Center
06.2006 - 09.2010
HR Specialist
Army Reserve
01.2001 - 09.2007
Ashford University
Bachelor of Arts from Communications
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