Compassionate Nurse known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, emergency response, and medical documentation. Excel at communication, empathy, and teamwork to enhance patient care and support colleagues.
Work History
Medical Services-Nurse
3 Years 3 Months
Cheshire Co. Dept of Corrections | 06.2023 - 09.2026
Administered medications and MAT program services to inmates.
Triaged and treated inmate medical concerns.
Completed medical intake assessments for new inmates.
Reviewed inmate charts and daily schedules for assigned treatments and medications.
Assisted physicians during daily medical rounds, providing support and documentation.
Supported inmate medical care within administrative guidelines.
CBOC's -LPN Primary Care
7 Months
Dept. of Veterans Affairs | 01.2022 - 08.2022
Delivered comprehensive primary care to ensure patient health and well-being.
Independently executed GS-07 LPN duties within Dept of Veterans Affairs, accurately reporting vital signs, symptoms, and behaviors to RN and/or PCP. Documented patient encounters and retrieved relevant data using CPRS, ensuring adherence to HIPAA and medical center policies while completing required training via TMS. Demonstrated exceptional service recovery skills.
Collaborated effectively with diverse coworkers to achieve goals and resolve issues related to products and services.
Primary Care/Audiology LPN
10 Years 9 Months
Dept. of Veterans Affairs | 03.2011 - 12.2021
Primary Care/MH & Audiology
Triage veterans in community based out-patient clinic.
Schedule veterans for Audio Procedures
Perform lab duties, EKG's, wound care, administrative duties. Schedule patients during check-out & complete treatments per MD order, Direct veterans to various services offered within the Dept of Veteran Affairs.
07/2018- 12/2021 Audiology Clinic Nurse Service 5 Audiologists, cover Hearing Aid Repair Clinic Manage a Audio Nurse Clinic for ear irrigations & VNG/ENG preparations. Maintain all Audio clinic supplies, schedule pts, & manage Community Care referrals along with obtaining outside records.
Triage patients pre appt.; assist MD's with examinations, obtain specimens, complete lab tests; administer treatments & medications as ordered post visit. Cover staff with triage of pts in IMPACT pre-surgery dept. Maintain supplies and stock rooms daily. Schedule veterans return visits for appts & labs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 8 Months
Sunrise Assisted Living | 12.2005 - 08.2007
Independently provide nursing services to approximately 70 residents in assisted, independent and dementia units. Manage care staff, maintain meds and supplies through the residents chosen pharmacy. Complete monthly assessments on each resident.
Medical Surgical LPN
2 Years 5 Months
Memorial Hospital | 03.2002 - 08.2004
Assume responsibilities for acute and chronically ill & injured in areas of Orthopedics, Oncology, MH, Cardiology & Pediatrics. PRN float to ER.
Home Health Nurse
4 Years 8 Months
Your VNA | 12.1999 - 08.2004
Coordinate home health services for new referrals, insurance case managed 102 clients, PRN home visits along with 12-hr home health shifts on weekends.
Assessed patient conditions during home visits
Coordinated care plans with physicians and care teams
Documented assessments in electronic health records
Educated patients and families on home care routines
Reported changes in status to VNA supervisors
Delivered skilled nursing care in VNA home settings
Education
Phlebotomy Cert
VA | Manchester, NH | 01.2011
LPN
Lorain County Community College | Elyria, OH | 1994
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