Hannah Turner
Columbia,MO
Summary
To obtain a challenging position in a reputable organization to expand my learnings, knowledge, and skills within the Northwell healthcare system.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harry S. Truman VA Hospital
08.2025 - Current
- Administered medications, monitored therapeutic effects and adverse reactions, performed nursing assessments, conducted UDS and lab draws, tracked vital signs, and observed behavioral changes while utilizing therapeutic communication and crisis intervention techniques. Collaborated with interdisciplinary mental health teams to develop and implement treatment plans, educated patients, discharged veterans once stable, and maintained a safe, therapeutic milieu to support recovery-oriented care.
- Reason for Leaving: Seeking to expand clinical skills in a new specialty, as well as relocation.
- Administered medications and provided patient care in accordance with established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to ensure timely intervention and care adjustments.
- Assisted in creating and implementing individualized care plans for diverse patient populations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Washington Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2025
- Obtained and monitored vital signs, educated patients, coordinated home care, and implemented preventative actions. Providing emotional support, administering medications, Charting in EPIC, collecting lab specimens, starting and removing IVs, Performing EKGs, Helping ambulate/transfer patients, checking blood glucose, patient administration to the floor, patient assessments, discharging patients, patient transfers, and communicating with physicians and other staff members.
- Reason for Leaving: Seeking career advancement through the VA hospital as a veteran.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline processes.
Patient Care Technician
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2023
- Assisted patients with daily living activities; performed vital signs, phlebotomy, and EKGs; and stocked and cleaned rooms post-discharge to maintain a safe and welcoming environment. Monitored patients continuously to ensure safety and prevent falls.
- Coordinated patient transfers by preparing necessary paperwork and EKGs for charts, facilitating physician communication with external resources, and managing transfer logs to ensure seamless transitions in patient care.
- Pursued new career opportunities to enhance professional growth.
U.S. Army
07.2015 - 07.2021
- Motor Transporter, getting supplies from point A to point B while being aware of surroundings and being attentive. Technician, aiding soldiers in signing up for schools, submitting pay, updating APFT scores, keeping unit records up to date. COVID-19 Response Team, testing citizens of Missouri for COVID while always wearing correct PPE, transporting nasal swabs from patient to test tube and labeling, taking signs and symptoms for each patient.
- Reason for Leaving: Completed Contract, Honorable Discharge
Victorian Place St. Clair
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Patient care, CMA. Administering medication, aiding with personal hygiene, worked with geriatric and psychiatric patients in a residential facility.
- Reason for Leaving: Active-Duty Military
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Methodist University
Fayette, MOLicensed Practical Nurse - Pre-Nursing
Washington School of Practical Nursing
Washington, MO07-2024
East Central College
Union, MO01-2022
Skills
- Patient Education, Electronic Medical Records, Nursing Documentation, Therapeutic Communication, Conflict Resolution, Attention to Detail, Cardiac Rhythm Recognition, Patient Safety, COVID testing, CPR, Patient Assessments, Medical Terminology, Phlebotomy, EKGs, Vitals, Medication Administration, Specimen Collection, Infection Prevention and Control, Oxygen Therapy, Catheter Insertion and Care, Point of Care Testing, Tracheostomy Care, Tube Feeding, Ostomy Care, Patient Triage, Pain Assessment and Management
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harry S. Truman VA Hospital
08.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Washington Hospital
05.2023 - 08.2025
Patient Care Technician
Missouri Baptist Sullivan Hospital
08.2021 - 03.2023
Victorian Place St. Clair
07.2018 - 07.2019
U.S. Army
07.2015 - 07.2021
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Central Methodist University
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pre-Nursing
Washington School of Practical Nursing
East Central College