Desiree Cannon
Gilbert,SC
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nurse
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
Lexington, SC
04.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saluda Nursing Center
Saluda, SC
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
Lexington, SC
06.2015 - 07.2023
- Position as a floor nurse
- Knowledge and use of bladder scan, vein doppler, electronic EMARS
- Nurse manger (LPN Coordinator) managing units of 44 patients
- Night shift supervisor
- Helped orient nurses in staff development
- Filled in covid lab and reported to DHEC and all appropriate parties.
- Report reportable to DHEC
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
West Columbia, SC
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Direct Support Professional
Babcock Center
West Columbia, SC
12.2012 - 06.2015
- Monitored individuals' behaviors, documented observations, reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
- Advocated for disabled individuals to foster communication and self-expression and achieve goals.
- Assisted with planning and coordination of activities and outings based on individual needs.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
- Administered medications as a medical technician.
Education
Diploma - License Practical Nurse Diploma
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
Orangeburg, SC07-2018
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Samples collection
- Regulatory Requirements
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral assessment
- Compassionate Care
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Caring for wounds
- Counting narcotics
- ADL Assistance
- Immunization Administration
- Catheter Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Medication Dispensing
- HIPAA Compliance
Certification
- License Practical Nurse/ 50659, Expiration: 04/ 30/ 2026
- BLS Instructor: #238932764792
- I.V. Certification
- Venipuncture certification
Languages
English
Full Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
License Practical Nurse
Lexington Medical Center Extended Care
04.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Saluda Nursing Center
02.2023 - 03.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Still Hopes Episcopal Retirement Community
04.2019 - 07.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Medical Center
06.2015 - 07.2023
Direct Support Professional
Babcock Center
12.2012 - 06.2015
Diploma - License Practical Nurse Diploma
Orangeburg Calhoun Technical College
- License Practical Nurse/ 50659, Expiration: 04/ 30/ 2026
- BLS Instructor: #238932764792
- I.V. Certification
- Venipuncture certification
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