Proficient and caring nursing team member offering 2 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Athens-Limestone Hospital
05.2023 - Current
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
SNA
Athens-Limestone Hospital
01.2023 - 05.2023
Worked with an RN to learn and develop my skills before becoming a nurse.
Assisted in nursing skills
Helped identify patients and give ordered medications.
PCA
Athens-Limestone Hospital
12.2021 - 01.2023
Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and wellbeing.
Ensured proper hygiene practices were followed by assisting with bathing, grooming tasks.
Improved patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infections and accidents.
Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families to provide updates on progress and address concerns collaboratively.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering trust and rapport.
Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
Prevented bedsores through regular repositioning and skin assessments of at-risk patients.
Managed challenging behaviors in dementia patients using de-escalation techniques, creating a calm atmosphere within the care setting.
Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises.
Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans, ensuring optimal outcomes for each patient.
Nanny
Private Family Employer
11.2020 - 09.2021
Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
Prepared meals and snacks for children based on dietary guidelines.
Developed strong communication with parents to provide updates on children''s progress, needs, and achievements.
Supported children in play activities, meals, and snacks, hygiene and socialization.
Collaborated closely with parents in establishing boundaries/rules within the household which helped maintain consistency across all environments.
Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
Enhanced children''s emotional well-being by providing attentive care and nurturing relationships.
Ensured children''s safety and comfort by consistently monitoring their environment and addressing potential hazards.
Server
Whitts BBQ
05.2020 - 08.2020
Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
Cashier
Foodland
03.2019 - 05.2020
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
Stocked, tagged and displayed merchandise as required.