Joan Gardner
License Pracitical Nurse
Pikeville,NC
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
20
20
Certified Ophrhalmic Technican
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wilson Medical Associates
10.2019 - 08.2025
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care and safety.
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Conducted routine assessments, documenting vital signs and medical histories for accurate record-keeping.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe healthcare environment for patients and staff.
- Evaluated patient progress regularly, adjusting care strategies as necessary to meet evolving health goals.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- 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.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Implemented infection control procedures, contributing to improved safety and reduced hospital-acquired infections.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Education
High School Diploma -
License Pracital Nurse - Nursing
03.1981 - 03.1982
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Clinical documentation
Vital signs
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Immunization administration
Infection control
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
EMR / EHR
Patient relationship building
Emergency response
Patient triaging
Healthcare software proficiency
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Chronic disease management
Medical records management
Outpatient care
Writing reports
Indirect patient care
Medication reconciliation
Quality assurance
Anatomy
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Charting and recording
EKG administration
Documenting incidents
[State] licensed practical nurse
Tuberculosis testing
HIPAA protocols
Empathetic and compassionate
Licensed practical nurse
Counting narcotics
Tracking symptoms
Medical records security
[Type] EMR software
Patient charting
Attention to detail
Patient education
Responsible and dependable
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
Adaptable and flexible
Specimen collection
Nursing intervention evaluations
Patient support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Wilson Medical Associates
10.2019 - 08.2025
Wayne Community College - License Pracital Nurse, Nursing
03.1981 - 03.1982
Wayne Community College - High School Diploma,