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JOHN MOORE

Elmira

Summary

A position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a clinical, home, office, hospital, assisted living, or nursing home setting.

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 20+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.

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

35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Supplemental Health Care
09.2024 - Current
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.

LPN

Aya Healthcare
06.2024 - 09.2024
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
  • Recognized potential ethical issues related to healthcare delivery and reported them promptly to supervisors.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions based on assessment findings.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities in accordance with facility policies and standards of practice.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Lpn

Prime Time Healthcare
12.2023 - 05.2024
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by performing routine checks on equipment such as infusion pumps and oxygen tanks.
  • Performed assessments of patient health status by taking vital signs and documenting information accurately in electronic medical records.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices including proper use of personal protective equipment.

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.

LPN

Prime Time Health
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks while remaining adaptable and flexible.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess patient comfort levels and responded quickly to any changes in condition or requests for assistance.
  • Supported the development of individualized care plans that addressed the unique needs of each patient.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships through effective and timely communication.
  • Efficiently managed multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining focus on quality patient care.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices including proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Trained new nurses on departmental protocols as well as general nursing procedures.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
  • Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
01.2022 - 12.2022
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
10.2021 - 12.2021
  • Focused on learning new skills and staying updated with industry changes.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
  • Recognized potential ethical issues related to healthcare delivery and reported them promptly to supervisors.
  • Performed assessments of patient health status by taking vital signs and documenting information accurately in electronic medical records.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by performing routine checks on equipment such as infusion pumps and oxygen tanks.
  • Trained new nurses on departmental protocols as well as general nursing procedures.
  • Conducted regular rounds to assess patient comfort levels and responded quickly to any changes in condition or requests for assistance.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of all nursing activities in accordance with facility policies and standards of practice.

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
01.2021 - 09.2021
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Administered vaccines and medications by oral, IM, SQ or ID routes.

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
10.2020 - 12.2020
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Participated actively in interdisciplinary team meetings providing valuable input regarding patient progress towards goals.
  • Contributed positively to a team environment through open communication, respect for diversity, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism.
  • Provided direct care to patients with home visits and medication management.
  • Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
  • Observed patients, charted, and reporting changes in patients’ conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
  • Supervised nurses’ aides and assistants.
  • Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
  • Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.

LPN

Prime Time Health
07.2020 - 10.2020
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Served as liaison between patients and other medical or mental health professionals.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of infection control practices including proper use of personal protective equipment.
  • Completed accurate and descriptive nursing documentation to include maintaining complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
  • Ensured compliance with safety regulations by performing routine checks on equipment such as infusion pumps and oxygen tanks.
  • Performed assessments of patient health status by taking vital signs and documenting information accurately in electronic medical records.
  • Contributed positively to a team environment through open communication, respect for diversity, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism.
  • Responded promptly to emergency situations utilizing critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions based on assessment findings.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care while respecting the wishes of families and honoring the dignity of patients.
  • Developed and maintained effective relationships through effective and timely communication.

LPN

Medical Solutions
06.2019 - 07.2020
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Completed accurate and descriptive nursing documentation to include maintaining complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times.
  • Performed assessments of patient health status by taking vital signs and documenting information accurately in electronic medical records.
  • Contributed positively to a team environment through open communication, respect for diversity, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism.

LPN

Convergence Medical Staffing
03.2019 - 06.2019
  • Followed medication management procedures to comply with state and company guidelines.
  • Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software.
  • Educated patients and families on treatment plans and medications.
  • Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties.
  • Took and recorded vital signs in patients to determine fitness and identify immediate health issues.
  • Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare professionals to deliver quality care.
  • Complied with HIPAA guidelines to protect privacy of patients.
  • Assisted with collection, labeling, and timely processing of specimens.
  • Helped with admission, transfer, and discharge of patients.
  • Recorded essential information about patient issues and communicated to doctor during appointments.
  • Supervised medication distribution and observed patients to identify progress or side effects.
  • Monitored patient health conditions and scheduled appointments to provide further care.
  • Submitted health-related information into online database to maintain records.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care while respecting the wishes of families and honoring the dignity of patients.
  • Contributed positively to a team environment through open communication, respect for diversity, flexibility, reliability, and professionalism.

Travel Lpn

Titan Medical Group
01.2018 - 12.2018
  • Medication administration, Collecting vital signs, paper MARS and TARS, transcribing doctor’s orders, daily interactions with resident and families, used operating system Lintech, In charge of 4 certified nursing assistants, filling out assignment sheets, monitoring vital signs and reporting them to RN

Full-Time Lpn

Lewis County General Hospital
08.2004 - 10.2017
  • Medication administration, Collecting vital signs, operating computerized MARS and TARS, transcribing doctor’s orders, daily interactions with resident and families, 11 years experience working with dementia related residents, have floated to other floors, In charge of 6 certified nursing assistants, filling out assignment sheets.

Staff Lpn

Carthage Area Hospital
09.2005 - 01.2006
  • Medication administration, collected vital signs, assisted with bathing and transfers of patients, assisted RN’s in collecting data Maintenance.

Maintenance

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2002 - 09.2003
  • Maintained Equipment, cleaned restaurant floors, bathrooms, windows, Unloaded trucks, maintained lawn and parking lot, assisted on grill and fryers, assisted customers

Driver, Yard Person

O D Greene Ace Home Center
09.1998 - 01.2002
  • Assisted customers, loaded and unloaded trucks, delivered merchandise, refilled merchandise, operated forklift, closed the store yard a night.

Merchandiser/Cashier

Big Lots
08.1996 - 07.1999
  • Stocked merchandise, unloaded trucks, assisted customers, operated hand forklift, cash register operation.

Equipment Repair Technician

U.S. Army
06.1990 - 06.1994
  • Repaired air traffic control equipment such as radar, radios, Tested machinery, equipment and parts to identify any defects
  • Disassembled broken and defective equipment to facilitate repair
  • Reassembled equipment after completed repairs
  • Assembled and installed wiring, electrical and electronic components
  • Cleaned and lubricated vehicles, machinery and equipment
  • Routinely inspected machinery and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
  • Maintained up-to-date and accurate repair logs
  • Ordered supplies, tools and equipment
  • Read manufacturer manuals, diagrams and specifications prior to repairing equipment.

Education

No Degree - LPN

Bohlen Technical Center
Watertown, NY
06-2004

No Degree - Nursing

Jefferson Community College
Watertown, NY
12-1997

High School Diploma -

South Jefferson Central High School
Adams, NY
06-1990

Skills

  • Mobility assistance
  • Medication administration expert
  • Geriatric treatment knowledge
  • Wound cleaning/care expertise
  • Strong medical ethic
  • Enthusiastic caregiver
  • Computerized charting specialist
  • Culturally sensitive
  • Bed making
  • Communication skills
  • MARS
  • Medication administration
  • Working with dementia individuals
  • Bathing
  • Vital signs collecting
  • Computerized charting
  • People skills: great bedside manner
  • Enthusiastic people person
  • Advanced problem-solving
  • Great organizational skills
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Samples collection
  • Physical assessment
  • NY licensed practical nurse
  • Transcribing orders
  • Immunization administration
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Catheter care
  • Counting narcotics
  • Point Click Care EMR software

Certification

LPN 277311

Timeline

LPN

Supplemental Health Care
09.2024 - Current

LPN

Aya Healthcare
06.2024 - 09.2024

Lpn

Prime Time Healthcare
12.2023 - 05.2024

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
10.2023 - 12.2023

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
03.2023 - 10.2023

LPN

Prime Time Health
01.2023 - 03.2023

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
01.2022 - 12.2022

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
10.2021 - 12.2021

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
01.2021 - 09.2021

LPN

Medical Solutions LLC
10.2020 - 12.2020

LPN

Prime Time Health
07.2020 - 10.2020

LPN

Medical Solutions
06.2019 - 07.2020

LPN

Convergence Medical Staffing
03.2019 - 06.2019

Travel Lpn

Titan Medical Group
01.2018 - 12.2018

Staff Lpn

Carthage Area Hospital
09.2005 - 01.2006

Full-Time Lpn

Lewis County General Hospital
08.2004 - 10.2017

Maintenance

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2002 - 09.2003

Driver, Yard Person

O D Greene Ace Home Center
09.1998 - 01.2002

Merchandiser/Cashier

Big Lots
08.1996 - 07.1999

Equipment Repair Technician

U.S. Army
06.1990 - 06.1994

No Degree - LPN

Bohlen Technical Center

No Degree - Nursing

Jefferson Community College

High School Diploma -

South Jefferson Central High School