Drayton Slyconish
Bethany
Summary
Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Demonstrates strong analytical, communication, and teamwork skills, with proven ability to quickly adapt to new environments. Eager to contribute to team success and further develop professional skills. Brings positive attitude and commitment to continuous learning and growth. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
NP2GO
11.2022 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for patients while provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with appointments and paperwork associated with appointment
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in IV Therapy.
- Provided efficient communication between patients and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate care and administering medications through IV infusion.
- Ensured safety by adhering to infection control protocols and handling hazardous materials according to regulatory guidelines.
- Minimized discomfort during needle insertion by utilizing proper techniques and offering distraction methods as needed.
- Cultivated strong relationships with patients and their caregivers by providing empathetic support, education on self-care strategies, and addressing concerns throughout the course of treatment.
- Maintained safe and therapeutic medical environment and guided and directed members of health care team to encourage quality patient care.
- Optimized efficiency in the clinic setting by coordinating schedules with other nurses for seamless patient flow.
- Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Assessed incoming patients quickly and efficiently, determining the appropriate level of care required based on their symptoms.
- Maintained accurate electronic health records, ensuring timely updates and thorough documentation of patient interactions.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring proper dosages and adherence to protocols.
- Conducted telephone triage to patient, family and significant others using nursing judgment according to protocol.
- Implemented infection control measures to minimize the spread of communicable diseases within the facility.
- Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adkins Enterprise
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Flexible to travel to multiple locations per facility request.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Administered controlled narcotics and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care and Whatsapp to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Delivered updates in patient status to Director of Nurses and Physician, recording all changes in medical records.
Education
Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Oklahoma City, OK12-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wes Watkins Technology Center
Wetumka, OK11.2019
No Degree - Nursing
Connors State College
Muskogee, OkHigh School Diploma -
Henryetta Public Schools
Henryetta, Oklahoma05.2016
Skills
- Peripheral IV insertion
- Patient education
- Antibiotic administration
- Intravenous therapy
- Hydration therapy
- Infusion medication administration
- Venipuncture expertise
- Compassionate and caring
- Excellent communication
- CPR certification
- Blood draw and sample collection
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
NP2GO
11.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Hospital Oklahoma City
12.2020 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Adkins Enterprise
12.2019 - 12.2020
Nursing
Oklahoma City Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wes Watkins Technology Center
No Degree - Nursing
Connors State College
High School Diploma -
Henryetta Public Schools
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