DORCAS STEVENS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Randallstown,MD
Summary
Diligent Licensed Practical Nurse with demonstrated success in patient care. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented and reliable with expert healthcare knowledge, clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment.
Overview
5
5
years of post-secondary education
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Nursing Student
Future Care - Northpoint, Rehabilitation Center
Baltimore, MD
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Assisted residents with grooming, dressing, feeding, toileting, and ambulation
- Performed vital signs and basic comfort personal care such as bathing, oral care, and perineum care
Nursing Technician
Float Pool, Northwest Hospital
Randallstown, MD
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Worked as part of a designated supplemental staffing team to efficiently fill nurse staffing areas with staffing needs
- Cross trained to be able to work in any of the following defined areas (BHU and OR excluded): Critical Care (ICU/ICSD), Acute Care (GRC,/GOR/MONC/SUBACUTE), Telemetry (PCU/OBS), and the Emergency Department
Nursing Student
Northwest Hospital
Baltimore, MD
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Assisted nurses with wound care, trachea care, catheter care, medication administration, physical assessment, patient teaching, monitoring, documentation, and discharge
Senior Patient Care Tech
Carroll Hospital Center
Westminster, MD
06.2018 - 06.2019
- Worked as a member of the patient care services team with primary responsibilities for technical, multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care activities
- Worked under the supervision of a licensed nurse, whom delegated tasks based on patient needs, and PCT skill level Duties included but not limited to taking vital signs, collecting specimens, performing catheterization, and assisting patients with meals, grooming and activities of daily living
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
Westminster, MD
05.2018 - 07.2018
- Assisted clients with personal care such as bathing, toileting, dressing, assistance with transfers and ambulation, medication reminders, light housekeeping, and companionship care
Education
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
Baltimore, MD 07.2020 - 07.2020
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Technic
Stein Academy
Baltimore, MD 02.2018 - 02.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Catholic University Of America
Washington, DC 08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Maryland - Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD 08.2008 - 12.2012
Skills
AHA CPR & First Aid
Phlebotomy & IV Initiation
SafetyPrivacy and confidentiality
Collecting vitals
EMR / EHR
Medication Administration
Clinical Documentation
Tracheostomy Care
Data & Sample Collection
HIPAA education
Performing EKGs
Infection control measures
Foley catheters
Professional bedside manner
Timeline
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nursing
Baltimore City Community College
07.2020 - 07.2020
Nursing Student
Future Care - Northpoint, Rehabilitation Center
01.2020 - 04.2020
Nursing Student
Northwest Hospital
09.2019 - 12.2019
Nursing Technician
Float Pool, Northwest Hospital
06.2019 - 04.2020
Senior Patient Care Tech
Carroll Hospital Center
06.2018 - 06.2019
Caregiver
Visiting Angels
05.2018 - 07.2018
Certificate - Certified Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Technic
Stein Academy
02.2018 - 02.2018
No Degree - Nursing
Catholic University Of America
08.2014 - 05.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University Of Maryland - Baltimore County
08.2008 - 12.2012