
Licensed Practical Nurse with 17 years experience. Confident and capable in the field of nursing and hold high standard of professionalism in the workplace. Dedicated to giving exceptional patient care. Currently in the Pulmonary/Sleep field, but have experience in a variety of specialty areas, such as Pediatrics, Family Practice, Gastroenterology, and Orthopedics.
Obtained medical history on new patients. Assessed vital signs, Administered IM injections. Performed EKG's, Communicated between physician, office staff and patients to provide the best care possible. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Notified physicians of any concerns. Patient teaching on how to use inhalers. Medication refills, in basket work, prepping charts.
Room patients. Remove sutures and staples. Order x-rays. Pre-op teaching for patients preparing for surgery. Remove casts. set up sterile trays for physician injections. Draw up and document medications. Schedule patients. Referral intakes.
Assessed vital signs. Point of care testing such as urine pregnancy tests, urine dip, strep tests. Administered IM injections and immunizations. Prepared for and assisted with minor office procedures such as pap smears. Communicated between physician, office staff and patients to provide the best care possible. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow. Maintained patient charts and confidential files. Preventive health screenings for infants, children and adults.
Assessed vital signs, administered injectable medications and immunizations to adults as well as children. Triaged patient phone calls. Obtained finger stick blood glucose levels, urine dipsticks, strep tests, EKG's, Administered breathing treatments. Scheduled appointments, order entry for diagnostic testing. Prior authorizations for medications. Created letters for physicians. Hearing and vision screenings.
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Washington
CPR certified through American Heart Association