Georgia Spence
Decatur,GA
Summary
To obtain employment within an organization that may provide mobility and room for advancement. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in Type patient support.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LICENSES Licensed Practical Nurse
- New York and New Jersey
LPN
Capital District Psychiatric Center
Albany, NY
01.2021 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley View Rehabilitation Center
01.2008 - 11.2022
- Provide direct care to patients, administer medications, administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections; perform vital sign techniques; report to supervisors regarding cares and concerns for the unit; dressing changes; medical/ treatment documentation on Sigma Care and provide 24-hour report of patient care.
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Clinic, INC
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Primes dialyzer and bloodlines; records patients’ medical information; readies, dialysis equipment, oversees the dialysis treatment from start to finish; cannulates accesses; demonstrates the ability to remove femoral sheaths and administer medications, including thrombolytics; cleans and dresses permanent and temporary catheters; monitors patients and adjusts specialized equipment used on patients, and interprets and records information; identifies irregular dialysis reactions and notifies appropriate medical team members; secures blood work; maintains medical inventory; provides pre- and post procedure care to patients within the
- Hemodialysis Unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties
01.2007 - 01.2020
- Provide direct care to patients, administer medications, perform vital sign techniques, report to supervisors with regards to cares and concerns for the unit; dressing changes; medical/ treatment documentation and provide 24-hour report of patient care
Education
Practical Nurse Certification - undefined
Orange-Ulster BOCES
2005
Medical Assistant Certification - undefined
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants
2002
Skills
- SKILLS BLS Provider for AHA (CPR & AED); First Aid certified;
- Knowledge of
- Microsoft Office, Medisoft, Sigma Care and Mobil
- Wise applications
- Direct Patient Care
- Assisting Physicians
- Caregiving Skills
- Medication Administration
Timeline
LPN
Capital District Psychiatric Center
01.2021 - Current
Dialysis Nurse
Dialysis Clinic, INC
01.2020 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Valley View Rehabilitation Center
01.2008 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hospice of Orange and Sullivan Counties
01.2007 - 01.2020
LICENSES Licensed Practical Nurse
Practical Nurse Certification - undefined
Orange-Ulster BOCES
Medical Assistant Certification - undefined
New York School for Medical and Dental Assistants