Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
Certification
References
Timeline
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Greg Owens

Riverton,IL

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in assisting clinical nursing staff, managing patient care, and ensuring clinic policy compliance. Strong leadership skills, adept at handling stress and committed to team collaboration. Proven track record of implementing effective processes for enhanced patient care and fostering a positive work environment.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Care
Springfield, IL
08.2014 - Current
  • At Memorial Care, I have served as a rooming nurse, tasking nurse, nurse scribe, scribe trainer, team lead, and performed orientation and training of nurses.
  • In my role as team lead, I have taken on a variety of duties, including, but not limited to, vaccine, medication, and medical supply inventory. Touchworks and CLIA super user. Colleague Flu Champion. Education positions in onboarding and orientation of new colleagues.
  • Over the last 10 years, I have worked diligently to embody our values of quality, safety, and integrity.
  • Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.

Nurse Technician

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
Lincoln, Illinois
04.2011 - 08.2013

I worked as a Nurse Tech on the acute care floor of ALMH, where I got a taste of what a nursing career would look like and began practicing the values of our organization.

  • Assisted nurses with patient care activities such as bathing, dressing and feeding.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed vital sign measurements including pulse rate, temperature, blood pressure and respiration.
  • Observed patients' physical condition and reported changes to nursing staff.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided in accordance with hospital policies.
  • Cleaned and sterilized medical equipment following established procedures.
  • Answered call lights promptly to respond to patient needs in a timely manner.
  • Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols and safety standards.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Springfield, IL
06-2014

Skills

  • Problem-solving capabilities
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Patient Health Education
  • Clinical Quality Improvement
  • Patient Care
  • Preventive Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Patient triaging
  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Staff direction and task delegation
  • Outpatient Care
  • HIPAA Compliance

Affiliations

  • I am happily married to my wife of 7 years, Sarah Owens. I have two wonderful boys, Henry who is five years old and Charlie who is one and a half. I enjoy spending my time away from work with family and friends. I enjoy playing music on the piano and singing with family, friends and occasaionally clients as a hired musician. I believe my life is not about me, but what I can provide to my family, friends and community.

Accomplishments

  • I was named Colleague of the Month for May of 2024 with Memorial Health Ambulatory.

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse

References

  • Katie Workman - Prior Nurse Manager - Katie.workman76@gmail.com - 217-553-9054

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Memorial Care
08.2014 - Current

Nurse Technician

Abraham Lincoln Memorial Hospital
04.2011 - 08.2013
  • Licensed Practical Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Capital Area School of Practical Nursing
Greg Owens