Holly Ray
Murray,KY
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering proficient, ethical nursing care, with over seventeen years of experience in the field. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Health Urgent Care
08.2015 - Current
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and record in electronic medical records.
- Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Review patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluate patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Gather lab specimens, order testing, and interpret results to diagnose patients.
- Care for wounds, provided treatments, and assist with procedures.
- Administer medications and injections to patients.
- Answer incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Murray Women's Clinic
10.2011 - 10.2016
- Obtained and documented health history, medical information, vitals signs, and medication reconciliation.
- Evaluated patient complaints, and current symptoms.
- Preparing patients for gynecological exams and procedures.
- Assisted the physician during procedures, such as Pap smears, colposcopies, and minor surgical procedures.
- Administered medications as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided education on sexual health, including safe sex practices, contraception, and fertility treatments.
- Counseled patients on various gynecological issues, such as menopause, infertility, and reproductive health problems.
- Educated patients about preventative care, such as cervical cancer screening (Pap smears) and breast cancer awareness.
Primary Care Nurse
Lexington Clinic
08.2008 - 10.2011
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Assessed health status of patients by eliciting health histories, conducting physical assessments, and analyzing data to formulate plans of care.
- Administered immunizations, preformed lab testing, and administered medications per providers orders.
- Handled patient pharmacy needs by phoning in prescriptions to patients' preferred pharmacies.
- Evaluated and assessed phone calls from facilities, physician offices, hospitals and patients to handle urgent issues and prioritize care.
- Educated patients on there current healthcare needs, and promoted the importance of ongoing patient health with clear, empathetic examples.
- Called patients to share lab results and discuss physician orders.
Health Educator
Pennyrile District Health Department
08.2003 - 05.2008
- Promoted available resources and connected individuals with services.
- Maintained accurate and complete records to document program activities and outcomes.
- Developed and implemented health education programs to promote healthy lifestyles and prevent chronic diseases.
- Created pamphlets, videos and other health education materials to promote health awareness and preventive health practices.
- Educated and trained healthcare providers on health education practices for patients.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to design and deliver health education services to clients.
- Established and maintained partnerships with community organizations to promote health education programs.
- Assisted with development of improved seminars and training materials.
- Recommended health education curricula for healthcare providers, community organizations and schools.
- Taught health education classes for community workers and members of public.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Paducah, KY05-2008
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Western Kentucky University
Bowling Green, KY12-2000
Skills
- Direct patient care (all age groups)
- Clinical skills
- Medication Administration
- Medication Adherence and Reconciliation
- Chronic Management
- Documentation accuracy
- Charting and recording
- Health education and health literacy
- Patient education (acute/chronic conditions)
- EHR systems
- Telehealth
- Appointment Scheduling
- Referral management
- Well demonstrated communication
- Detail oriented and time management
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Health Urgent Care
08.2015 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Murray Women's Clinic
10.2011 - 10.2016
Primary Care Nurse
Lexington Clinic
08.2008 - 10.2011
Health Educator
Pennyrile District Health Department
08.2003 - 05.2008
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
West Kentucky Community And Technical College
Bachelor of Science - General Studies
Western Kentucky University
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