Glenda Hicks-Lowe
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Experienced with patient care, focusing on delivering personalized and empathetic services. Utilizes clinical skills to support medical staff and improve patient care quality. Knowledge of healthcare protocols and patient management, ensuring smooth and efficient healthcare environment. Healthcare professional with extensive experience in practical nursing, delivering exceptional patient care and contributing to healthcare team. Known for strong collaborative skills and results-driven approach, ensuring adaptability to changing healthcare needs. Proficient in-patient care, medical documentation, and patient advocacy, embodying reliability and flexibility. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering twenty+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Overview
1
1
Certification
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Practical Nurse
Tuscaloosa County Jail
Tuscaloosa, AL
02.2015 - 09.2021
- Recorded patient’s medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Sound ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal medications.
- Provided necessary health education training.
- Evaluated and prioritized patient care needs.
- Monitored FSBS levels and administered insulin as ordered.
Practical Nurse
VA Medical Hospital
Tuscaloosa, AL
06.2006 - Current
- Design and develop training programs (outsourced and/or in-house).
- Provided care and assistance to psychiatric dementia patients.
- Administered medications as ordered.
- Prepared for HIPPA and JCAHO.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and cancer.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and medications to psychiatric residents.
- Draw labs ordered by provider or as ordered by warrant.
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
Tuscaloosa, AL
04.1994 - 05.2006
- Scheduled and directed staff in daily work assignments to maximize productivity.
- Efficiently resolved problems or concerns to the satisfaction of all involved parties.
- Continually monitored restaurant and took appropriate actions to ensure food quality and service standards were consistently met.
- Minimized loss and misuse of equipment through proper restaurant supervision and trainings.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama
Livingston, AL05.2026
Certificate - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12.2005
Skills
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke patient care
- Specimen collection/processing familiarity
- Communication skills
- Enthusiastic care giver
- Infection control standards utilized
- Collaboration talent
Certification
- Practical nurse license valid to 2021-01-01/2023-12-31
- Alabama practical license nurse number 2-055490
Timeline
Practical Nurse
Tuscaloosa County Jail
02.2015 - 09.2021
Practical Nurse
VA Medical Hospital
06.2006 - Current
Assistant Manager
Pizza Hut
04.1994 - 05.2006
Certificate - Nursing
Shelton State Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
University of West Alabama