Reliable employee seeking an opportunity for a Nursing position. Contributing compassion, communication, and listen skills with good judgment, as well as time management. Willing to take on extra responsibilities to assist patients. Eager to learn with a positive attitude.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbor Springs Health & Rehab Center
Ocala, FL
06.2021 - Current
Administered controlled narcotics, IV certified, and performed catheterizations.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from patients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Shift Key Agency
01.2022 - Current
Traveling to different facilities providing help to accommodate patients due to shortage of healthcare workers day-to-day
Documenting vital signs, using documentation to help with assessments.
Freedom Point Place
Freedom Pointe
The Villages, FL
08.2017 - 10.2021
Working with dementia and Alzheimer's patients
Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties.
Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hawthorne Village Healthcare And Rehabilitation
Ocala, FL
10.2017 - 07.2021
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in computer system to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Home Health Aide
Experience Care
Ocala, FL
04.2013 - 05.2016
Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
Supported families through difficult times by offering emotional support and education on important care tasks.
Completed entries in log books, journals and care plans to accurately document and report patient progress.