Elizabeth Gayle
Powhatan,VA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at American Medical Staffing, excelling in medication administration and patient education. Proven ability to enhance patient care through effective collaboration and clinical judgment, leading to improved satisfaction scores. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering compassionate, individualized care.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Medical Staffing
Arlington, VA
02.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented patient progress to maintain accurate health records.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and medical history.
- Educated patients and families on health management strategies to promote wellness and recovery.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in diverse clinical settings.
- Monitored vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthForce of Virginia
Richmond, VA
10.2011 - 05.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
- Streamlined nursing workflows by implementing best practices in patient documentation processes.
- Mentored junior staff on clinical procedures, fostering a culture of learning and support.
- Led quality improvement initiatives that enhanced patient satisfaction scores within healthcare settings.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and families on medication management and post-discharge care strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Juvenile Justice
Bon Air, VA
09.2009 - 10.2011
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal health outcomes.
- Assisted in developing care plans tailored to individual patient needs and conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to improve patient care strategies and workflows.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for patient interaction and safety protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Chesterfield Technical Center
Chesterfield, VA05-2009
Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY06-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Electronic medical records
- Behavioral health care
- Rehabilitation nursing
Certification
First aid and CPR Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
American Medical Staffing
02.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthForce of Virginia
10.2011 - 05.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Department of Juvenile Justice
09.2009 - 10.2011
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Chesterfield Technical Center
Associate of Science - Baking And Pastry Arts
Culinary Institute of America