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
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amberwood Care Center
02.2024 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
LPN
Rosecrance Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 06.2023
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Upheld infection control and prevention policies across different patient-facing areas.
Supported needs of residents under long-term care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction
Helped patients complete range of motion exercises to prevent loss of function during care
Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture
Certified Nursing Assistant
PA Peterson at the Citadel
02.2021 - 01.2022
Working closely with elderly taking vitals, passing water, and helping assist with everyday living
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Followed directions of licensed nurses to administer medications and treatments.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy
Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients
Aircraft Loader
UPS
02.2008 - 10.2019
Collaborated with team members to maintain efficient workflow.
Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
Monitored product for quality assurance, raising any issues with managers.
Surrounded items in cling film, padded blankets, and tape to protect from damage.
Packer
PCI pharma services
01.2014 - 09.2019
Inspecting medicine for defects or contamination, then packaging pharmaceutical products to be sent out to other companies
Trained new employees on proper packing and labeling techniques and to apply best practices.
Weighed packaged items to calculate total weight.
Loaded items onto conveyor belts and pallets.
Maintained neat and organized work area to safeguard items and comply with cleanliness standards.
Education
Nursing - LPN
Rockford Career College
Rockford, IL
Nursing Assistant - CNA
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL
Skills
Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Ul>Efficient in Med pass Intramuscular Injections Monitoring Vitals Medical Records Management Patient Health Information Access
Fast learner
Team player
Hard working
Motivated and dedicated
ACADEMIC PROFILE
Rock Valley college
Certified nursing assistant 11/ 18/2020
Graduated class of 2013
Companionship and emotional support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amberwood Care Center
02.2024 - Current
LPN
Rosecrance Treatment Center
06.2023 - Current
CNA
GrapeTree Medical Staffing
01.2022 - 06.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
PA Peterson at the Citadel
02.2021 - 01.2022
Packer
PCI pharma services
01.2014 - 09.2019
Aircraft Loader
UPS
02.2008 - 10.2019
Nursing - LPN
Rockford Career College
Nursing Assistant - CNA
Rock Valley College
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