Denise Blakely
Athens,GA
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Athens, GA
05.2006 - Current
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Hospice Nurse
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
Athens, GA
09.2016 - 02.2017
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
- Provided patient and family comfort during challenging end of life care.
- Offered listening ear to both patients and loved ones to meet emotional and mental, as well as physical needs.
Education
LPN License
B.O.C.E.S
Westbury, NY05.1994
Skills
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Recording Vital Signs
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Catheter Monitoring
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Assessing Residents
Timeline
Hospice Nurse
Compassus Hospice And Palliative Care
09.2016 - 02.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
05.2006 - Current
LPN License
B.O.C.E.S
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