Elizabeth Adkins
Wooster
Summary
Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in infection control practices and health education. Experienced in patient assessments and emergency response, ready to contribute to improved patient care outcomes in a dynamic healthcare environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Avenue of Wooster
Wooster
10.2025 - Current
- Administered medications to patients according to physician prescriptions.
- Monitored patient progress and communicated condition changes to attending physician.
- Utilized medical equipment, including EKG machines and IV pumps, with proficiency.
- Responded effectively to emergencies involving critical care patients.
- Evaluated laboratory results for accuracy prior to treatment implementation.
- Assisted in wound care, catheter management, and colostomy irrigation procedures.
- Participated in continuing education to stay updated on nursing trends.
- Performed basic nursing duties, including vital signs monitoring and health assessments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living of Wooster
Wooster
06.2024 - 10.2025
- Administered wound care, ensuring adherence to proper healing protocols for diverse patients.
- Monitored vital signs and maintained accurate health records for effective management.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence to improve outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, enhancing comfort in a fast-paced environment.
- Observed and documented changes in patient conditions, facilitating timely interventions.
- Maintained strict infection control practices to ensure patient safety and regulatory compliance.
- Assisted in coordination of care, ensuring seamless communication among providers and patients.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Tuscarawas, OH05-2027
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wayne County Schools Career Center
Smithville, OH05-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control practices
- Patient assessment
- Team collaboration
- Emergency response
- Health education
- Wound care management
- Psychotropic medications
- Tuberculosis testing
- Clinical documentation
- Patient relationship building
- Counting narcotics
- Vital signs
- Case management
- Pain management
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Shared governance
- End-of-life care
- Patient care
- Charting and recording
- Documenting incidents
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Patient triaging
- Immunization administration
- PCC EMR software
- Physical assessment
- Samples collection
- Patient assessments
- Empathetic and compassionate
- HIPAA protocols
- Behavioral assessment
- ADL assistance
- Family communication
- Patient safety protocols
- Educating families
- Cultural competence
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Multistate/compact licensed practical nurse
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Avenue of Wooster
10.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brookdale Senior Living of Wooster
06.2024 - 10.2025
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Kent State University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Wayne County Schools Career Center