Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Macclenny Nursing & Rehab Center, skilled in IV therapy and patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective communication and teamwork. Recognized for compassion and critical thinking in high-pressure environments, consistently delivering quality support to patients and their families.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Macclenny Nursing & Rehab Center
Macclenny, FL
08.2024 - Current
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance patient care outcomes.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lake Butler Hospital
Lake Butler
01.2024 - 05.2024
Company Overview: Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living
Obtain and monitor vitals as well as all I&Os
Provide emotional and physical support to both patients and their families
Provide patient care and assist with activities of daily living
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Baptist Downtown
Jacksonville
01.2023 - 01.2024
Company Overview: Varying patient care in a medical surgical, fast-paced environment
Knowledge of telemetry placement and monitoring, bladder scanning, IV removal, Foley catheter removals, and basic patient care
Varying patient care in a medical surgical, fast-paced environment
Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
Nursing Student
Nursing School Clinicals
01.2023 - 01.2024
Gastronomy tube care
Tracheotomy care and maintenance
Foley catheter insertion and removal
Wound care
Injections- Intradermal, subcutaneous, and intramuscular
Medication passes- Oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and topical
Documentation/computerized charting
Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while providing quality care.
Followed all hospital and nursing protocols for patient safety and confidentiality.
Participated in continuing education activities related to professional practice needs.
Practiced infection control measures, including proper handwashing and PPE use.
Engaged in clinical rotations across various departments to gain diverse experience.