Donna Cummins
Boiling Springs,SC
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
- Manage patient records using electronic health record systems efficiently
- Work closely with Nurse Practitioners and Physician to communicate with patient about medications, procedures and testing.
- Communicate with patient via MyChart and phone conversation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Oak @ North Grove
07.2006 - 09.2020
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifepath Hospice
06.2005 - 06.2006
- Visit homes to assess for pain, wound care and supplies
- Refill medication, stock supplies
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
- Educated patients and families on health management and disease progression.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Erwin Technical College
TampaSkills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Accurate, Clinical documentation
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Health education
- Patient evaluations, assessments and care
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
08.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
White Oak @ North Grove
07.2006 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lifepath Hospice
06.2005 - 06.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Erwin Technical College