Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
10.2007 - Current
Carries out designated nursing procedures, including administration of medications, assisting in the planning and formulation of nursing care plans; observes records and reports symptoms, reactions and changes in the conditions of all inmates; provides care based upon inmate need/condition
Assists with activities of daily living with special attention to therapeutic significance; triage inmates for sick call; refer inmates to an RN or upper level provider; render care and treatment according to protocol
Attends staff meetings; attends educational classes as required by the license as well as accreditation standards; assists with the orientation of new members
Assists the MD/DO/PA/NP with sick call and minor surgical procedures when necessary; responsible for implementation of physician's orders as directed
Utilizes problem oriented medical record (SOAP format) to document all inmate contacts; maintains confidentiality of all inmate healthcare interactions
Maintains logs and prepares accurate statistics and other reports as directed; assists with the reordering and stocking of supplies; maintains a clean work area
Responds to emergencies with all necessary equipment
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Educated patients on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered lab specimens
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
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