Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Riverhills Neuroscience
Cincinnati, OH
07.2020 - Current
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Performed administrative tasks such as filing, scanning documents into EMR system, data entry.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
DAVITA DIALYSIS KIDNEY CARE
Cincinnati, OH
09.2018 - 07.2020
Attached dialyzer and tubing to dialysis machines for use in hemodialysis treatment.
Provided dialysis care to patients with chronic renal failure, including monitoring of hemodialysis machines and vascular access sites.
Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs and documented patient care.
Maintained a safe environment for all patients at all times by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
Reported any changes in the patient's condition or response to therapy immediately to the RN or physician on duty.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Managed time effectively while providing high quality nursing care services.
Initiated emergency measures when necessary to stabilize the patient during dialysis treatment.
Charge Nurse LPN
Residence at Salem Woods
Anderson, OH
07.2017 - 09.2018
Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, weight and height.
Responded quickly to any changes in a resident's condition or behavior by initiating appropriate interventions or notifying the physician and healthcare team member immediately.
Worked collaboratively with other departments such as dietary, housekeeping, recreation therapy to meet the needs of each resident.
Provided nursing care to elderly residents including medication administration, wound care, and symptom management.
Maintained accurate documentation of patient's progress in the electronic medical record system.
Educated families on medical conditions of their loved ones and provided emotional support when needed.
Performed physical assessments of new admissions and readmitted patients.
Helped patients and families feel comfortable during challenging and stressful situations, promoting recovery and reducing compliance issues.
Responded to emergency situations with speed, expertise and level-headed approaches to provide optimal care, support and life-saving interventions.