IRENE GARRETT
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate LPN with progressive career history in direct patient care, triage and care coordination in fast-paced environment. Proven to remain calm under pressure and skillfully handle difficult patients and high-stress situations. Consistently developing strong relationships with patients and families through empathetic communication, respectful attitude and excellent customer service. Analytical and strategic nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Nurse
Mission Point Madison Heights
07.2023 - Current
- Assisted patients in performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Orchestrated quality-driven, cost-effective care in high-volume trauma setting.
- Oversaw delivery of care for patients on medical-surgical unit, providing direct care, delegating nursing assignments and supervising team comprised of nurses, LPNs, technicians, and unit clerks.
NURSE
Heartland Sterling Heights
10.2017 - Current
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Followed proper procedure for installation and removal of catheters, IVs and PIC lines.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wayne County Community College District
Detroit, MI12.2014
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Detroit, MI06.2005
Skills
- Critical Care Nursing
- Tracheostomy Care
- Diabetes Management
- Patient Rights Advocacy
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Clinical Documentation
- Policy and Procedure Compliance
- Nursing Staff Leadership
- Patient and Family Education
- Seizure Management
Timeline
Nurse
Mission Point Madison Heights
07.2023 - Current
NURSE
Heartland Sterling Heights
10.2017 - Current
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Wayne County Community College District
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
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