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Douglas Bush

New Marlborough,MA

Summary

Accomplished and energetic Licensed Practical Nurse with a solid history of achievement. Motivated leader with strong organizational and prioritization abilities. Areas of expertise include rehabilitation, long term care, and special needs.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN / 108 House primary nurse

Berkshire Meadows
05.2010 - 05.2024
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
  • Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
  • Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
  • Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions.
  • Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
  • Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
  • Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
  • Record food and fluid intake and output.
  • Apply compresses, ice bags, or hot water bottles.
  • Collect samples for laboratory testing I.g. Urine, sputum

L.P.N.

Lee HealthCare
12.2018 - 08.2019
  • Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
  • Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
  • Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
  • Answer patients' calls and determine how to assist them.
  • Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
  • Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
  • Assemble and use equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers.
  • Record food and fluid intake and output.

3-11 Nursing Supervisor

Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 05.2020
  • Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols and patient care standards.
  • Developed training programs for new nurses, enhancing onboarding process and skill development.
  • Implemented quality improvement initiatives, resulting in improved patient satisfaction scores.
  • Coordinated staffing schedules to optimize resource allocation and maintain adequate coverage.
  • Monitored patient outcomes, identifying trends and recommending interventions for enhanced care delivery.
  • Evaluated performance metrics, driving accountability and professional growth among nursing staff.

General Contractor

Self
01.2001 - 04.2010
  • Schedule the project in logical steps and budget time required to meet deadlines.
  • Prepare contracts and negotiate revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with architects, consultants, clients, suppliers and subcontractors.
  • Prepare and submit budget estimates, progress reports, or cost tracking reports.
  • Interpret and explain plans and contract terms to administrative staff, workers, and clients, representing the owner or developer.
  • Plan, organize, or direct activities concerned with the construction or maintenance of structures, facilities, or systems.
  • Obtain all necessary permits and licenses.
  • Direct and supervise workers.
  • Requisition supplies or materials to complete construction projects.

Education

L.P.N. Certification - Nursing

Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA
09.2009

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Judgment and Decision Making
  • Instructing
  • Education and Training
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Management of Personnel Resources

Timeline

3-11 Nursing Supervisor

Fairview Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
08.2019 - 05.2020

L.P.N.

Lee HealthCare
12.2018 - 08.2019

LPN / 108 House primary nurse

Berkshire Meadows
05.2010 - 05.2024

General Contractor

Self
01.2001 - 04.2010

L.P.N. Certification - Nursing

Berkshire Community College

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