Erica Floyd
Milledgeville,GA
Summary
- Hardworking and reliable Licensed Practical Nurse with strong ability in patient care and numerous nursing duties. Offering experience in infection control, contact investigating and experience using the GRITS system for vaccine documentation in Georgia. Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Your Way Staffing
Milledgeville, GA
03.2022 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions, and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
Augusta , GA
10.2016 - Current
- Collected and analyzed patient data before, during and after treatments and documented all information in patient medical records.
- Administered medications to numerous patients per day as directed by individual treatment plans.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with active patients.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Used sterile techniques, including Cath care to prepare patients for procedures.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
Adaptive Workforce Solutions
Gilbert, AZ
04.2024 - 07.2024
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
LPN
Global Diagnostics Nursing Agency
Atlanta, GA
11.2022 - 04.2024
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
LPN
Augusta University Medical Center
Augusta, GA
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing and exercising.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to [Type] patients.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Specialty Service
Milledgeville, GA
10.2016 - 06.2022
- Administered individualized nursing care, applying simple and complex techniques and processes specific to needs of patient.
- Implemented range of equipment, medicines and life-saving modalities to achieve expected outcomes.
- Assisted patients with daily tasks, such as dressing, hygiene upkeep and movement throughout facility,
- Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and PPD testing.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
FlexUp Staffing
03.2021 - 05.2021
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta University
Augusta , GA
11.2019 - 03.2021
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to numerous patients per day.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations for offenders with ALP .
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Answered patient questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta University
Augusta , GA
09.2000 - 10.2016
- Implemented CDC and OSHA driven infection prevention and control policies to guide hospital departments.
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities, reviewing professional publications and attending Infection controlworkshops .
- Communicated trend data and analysis to implement process improvement initiatives.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to control specific disease entities and support quality initiatives.
- Conducted renovation inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues.
- Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care to deliver comprehensive services.
- Administered oral, IV and intra-muscular medications and monitored patient reactions.
- Developed and adapted individualized treatment plans according to patient recovery goals.
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns.
- Maintained infection control logs, streamlined charting process, and improved patient outcomes through training and leadership.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Consulted with local and state health departments to report infectious cases.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Education
Practical - Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GASkills
- Healthcare platforms
- Patient triaging
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Medication and IV administration
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Work ethic
- First Aid/CPR
- Planning
Timeline
LPN
Adaptive Workforce Solutions
04.2024 - 07.2024
LPN
Global Diagnostics Nursing Agency
11.2022 - 04.2024
LPN
Augusta University Medical Center
04.2022 - 07.2022
LPN
Your Way Staffing
03.2022 - Current
LPN
FlexUp Staffing
03.2021 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta University
11.2019 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN
American Renal Associates Holdings Inc.
10.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical Specialty Service
10.2016 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta University
09.2000 - 10.2016
Practical - Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
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