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Georgia D. Howard

License Practice Nurse
Baltimore,MD

Summary

I am a dedicated LPN for 25 years in long term care, substance abuse experiences, especially in a private clinic setting and wound care treatment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

License Practical Nurse

Daniel R. Howard, MD. PA.
- Current

LPN

Daniel R. Howard, MD. PA.
12.2005 - Current
  • Performed vital signs, wound dressing change per Physician orders.
  • Performed venipuncture, Covid19 test, Instant urine tox.
  • Administration Immunizations.
  • Evaluate patients for substance abuse treatment per Physician orders.
  • Assessed patient going through withdrawal.
  • .Performed COWS score to evaluate level of withdrawal for medication induction.
  • Dose patient per Physician orders.
  • Document observations in EMR.
  • Assessed and obtain data as needed for prescreening patient.
  • Assessed acute illness and injuries for treatment or referral as appropriate.
  • .Assessed patient for Wellness visit. Performed Wellness visit.
  • Monitored, tracked, conveyed important patient information to Physician to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency situations.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.

LPN

Villa St. Michael
12.2004 - 12.2005
  • Performed injection, Vital signs,
  • G Tube feeding, Wound treatment,
  • Administered IV fluid, Administered Finger stick, Medication administration.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
  • Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

LPN

West Gate Nursing Home
07.2002 - 12.2004

Performed injection, Vital signs, G Tube feeding.  Administered IV fluid & Administered Finger stick.

LPN

St. Agnes Hospital
07.2001 - 07.2002
  • Monitored patient IV fluid, administered medication per Physician ordered.
  • Performed venipuncture & wound treatment.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Education

Diploma/LPN - Nursing

Howard Community College
Columbia, MD
07-2000

Skills

  • Wound treatment
  • G Tube feeding
  • Ear irrigation
  • EKG
  • BLS Certification
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Administration of IV fluid
  • Wellness visit
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Computer skills
  • IT support
  • Payroll
  • Medical office Manager
  • Intuit Quick Book
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Case management
  • Pain management
  • HIPAA protocols
  • Infection control
  • Chronic disease management
  • Catheter care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medication dispensing
  • Physical assessment
  • Emergency response
  • EMR / EHR
  • Immunization administration
  • Geriatric care
  • Cultural competence
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Venipuncture

Timeline

LPN

Daniel R. Howard, MD. PA.
12.2005 - Current

LPN

Villa St. Michael
12.2004 - 12.2005

LPN

West Gate Nursing Home
07.2002 - 12.2004

LPN

St. Agnes Hospital
07.2001 - 07.2002

Diploma/LPN - Nursing

Howard Community College

License Practical Nurse

Daniel R. Howard, MD. PA.
- Current
Georgia D. HowardLicense Practice Nurse