JOHN WALKMEYER III
MURRYSVILLE,PA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse supporting hospice, medication administration, and patient assessment with a strong focus on comfort and care planning. Delivers IV medication administration, peripheral IV insertion, venipuncture, and family education while also providing supplemental staffing to meet facility needs.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Liscensed Practical Nurse
Quality Life Services/Quality Staffing Solutions
Butler, Pennsylvania
2021 - Current
- Administered prescribed medications to ensure patient adherence to treatment plans
- Educated patients and families on care plans to enhance understanding and compliance
- Delivered supplemental staffing to healthcare facilities to meet patient care needs
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHN Healthcare at home Hospice
Warrendale, PA
2019 - 2021
- Performed thorough patient assessments, identifying critical health needs for tailored care
- Delivered compassionate hospice care, enhancing comfort for terminally ill patients
- Led family education sessions on patient care practices, empowering families to support loved ones
Liscensed Practical Nurse
Shiftmed
McLean, Virginia
2021 - 2025
- Conducted thorough physical assessments to determine patient health status and identify care needs
- Led patient and family education sessions on health topics to improve understanding and management of health conditions
- Provided supplemental medical staffing for healthcare facilities
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
Pittsburgh, PA
2019 - 2021
- Supplement Medical Staffing
- Administered medications to ensure patient adherence to treatment plans.
- Performed wound care procedures to enhance healing and reduce risk of infection.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHN Healthcare at home Hospice
Mars, PA
2015 - 2018
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and inform care plans
- Delivered compassionate hospice care to enhance comfort and dignity for terminally ill patients
- Facilitated family education sessions on patient care and support to empower caregivers
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Hopsice and Pallative Care
Pittsburgh, PA
2012 - 2015
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments to identify needs and inform care plans
- Delivered compassionate hospice care to enhance quality of life for terminally ill patients
- Facilitated family education sessions on patient care to empower families in managing care
Licensed Practical Nurse
LGAR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Turtle Creek, PA
2007 - 2012
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients' health status, identifying critical changes to inform care decisions
- Administered medications to patients, ensuring adherence to prescribed protocols for optimal health outcomes
- Educated patients and families on treatment processes and care, enhancing understanding and engagement in health management
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
2003 - 2007
- Prepared patients for CT and radiological procedures to facilitate accurate diagnostics
- Assessed patients' medical histories to ensure safety and readiness for MRI procedures
- Monitored pediatric patients' recovery post-radiological procedures to ensure optimal outcomes
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Hope Hospital
Erwin, NC
2001 - 2003
- Assessed patient health at admission and throughout each shift to monitor changes and support care decisions.
- Administered medications via oral and IV routes to facilitate effective patient treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carefinders LP
Fayetteville, NC
2001 - 2002
- Provided supplemental staffing support in local nursing facilities.
- Conducted patient education on diagnosis and discharge criteria in clinical settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
28th Combat Support Hospital
, NC
2000 - 2003
- Functioned as staff nurse in twelve-bed intensive care unit/pediatric intensive care unit, providing critical care to diverse patient populations.
- Worked as staff nurse in twenty-bed intermediate care ward, providing patient care and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
- Provided pre-operative and post-operative care for soldiers and civilians, ensuring comprehensive patient recovery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmarvillage Care Center
Cheswick, PA
1996 - 1999
- Assessed patients during each shift and upon admission to ensure comprehensive care.
- Provided education to families and patients on diagnosis and wound care management.
- Assisted in teaching nurse aide courses to prepare students for practical nursing roles.
Licensed Practical Nurse
339th General Hospital
, PA
1992 - 1998
- Trained medical staff in field hospital setting to enhance patient care.
- Assisted in conducting physical examinations to support accurate diagnosis.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodhaven Care Center
1993 - 1995
- Assessed patients during each shift and at admission to ensure timely identification of care needs
Communications Specialist
28th Signal Battalion
, PA
1990 - 1992
- Operated communications equipment.
Mechanic
Transmissions by Lucille
Pittsburgh, PA
01.1991
- Removed and installed automatic transmissions.
- Parts, pickup, and delivery.
Warranty Clerk
Norwin Dodge
North Huntingdon, PA
1989 - 1990
- Coded warranty work orders for Chrysler Corporation.
Auto Body Repair Technician
Kenny Ross
North Huntingdon, PA
1989 - 1989
- Repaired Cosmetic and collision damage to automobiles.
Education
Diploma -
Forbes Road East Area Vocational Technical School
Monroeville, PA06-1994
Degree of Associate In Specialized Technology -
Vale Technical Institute
Blairsville, PA12-1989
Diploma -
Norwin Senior High School
Irwin, PA12-1988
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Wound care
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- End-of-life care
- Hospice care
- Palliative care
- Pain management
- Crisis intervention
- Mental health care
- Patient triaging
- Infection control
- Vital signs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Respiratory assessment
- Diabetes management
- Nutritional assessment
- Advanced wound care
- Samples collection
- Patient intake
- Documenting intake
- Charting and recording
- Clinical documentation
- Medication reconciliation
- Medical records management
- Electronic health records
- Medical records security
- Documenting incidents
- Documentation accuracy
- Family education
- Educating families
- Family communication
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Multitasking
- Trauma-informed care
- Attention to detail
- Empathy skills
- Communication skills
- Licensed practical nurse
- Multitasking
- Nutritional assessment
- Medication dispensing
- Chronic disease management
- Physical assessment
- Licensed practical nurse
- Patient assessment
- Attention to detail
Certification
- CPR
- Intravenous Therapy
- Hearing Conservation
- Certified Nurses Aide Instructor
- ACLS
- Pediatric Sedation/Airway Management
Timeline
Mechanic
Transmissions by Lucille
01.1991
Liscensed Practical Nurse
Quality Life Services/Quality Staffing Solutions
2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHN Healthcare at home Hospice
2019 - 2021
Liscensed Practical Nurse
Shiftmed
2021 - 2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Favorite Healthcare Staffing
2019 - 2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
AHN Healthcare at home Hospice
2015 - 2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Family Hopsice and Pallative Care
2012 - 2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
LGAR Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
2007 - 2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside Hospital
2003 - 2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Hope Hospital
2001 - 2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carefinders LP
2001 - 2002
Licensed Practical Nurse
28th Combat Support Hospital
2000 - 2003
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harmarvillage Care Center
1996 - 1999
Licensed Practical Nurse
339th General Hospital
1992 - 1998
Licensed Practical Nurse
Woodhaven Care Center
1993 - 1995
Communications Specialist
28th Signal Battalion
1990 - 1992
Warranty Clerk
Norwin Dodge
1989 - 1990
Auto Body Repair Technician
Kenny Ross
1989 - 1989
Diploma -
Forbes Road East Area Vocational Technical School
Degree of Associate In Specialized Technology -
Vale Technical Institute
Diploma -
Norwin Senior High School