Multitasking correctional nurse promoting skills in helping patients detox from illicit drugs, helping to maintain sobriety by educating on medication stability and management. Providing exceptional service and support to the prison community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Allegheny County Detention Center
Cumberland, MD
09.2024 - Current
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
LPN
Cumberland Comprehensive Treatment
LaVale, MD
08.2024 - Current
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication.
Collected blood, or urine from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
Observed strict safety measures, including checking medication dosages before administration to patients
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures, PICC dressing changes, Covid-19 administration, correctional nursing, wound care, head to toe assessments, daily treatments
Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through team nursing process.
Registered Nurse
Iron Recovery and Wellness
Trenton, NJ
03.2023 - 01.2024
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication.
Collected blood, or urine from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.