Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information, and completing basic procedures. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient care. Excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2016 - Current
Uses independent skills and judgment to prioritize the needs of the patients
Completes video and telephone triage calls in a timely fashion
Triages scheduled patients within a timely fashion for flow of care, while ensuring the needs of the patients are met by listening, documenting, and giving report to the provider
Implements the protocols per policy
Verifies orders and follows through with documentation after action
Contacts other facilities to request records for continuation of care
Communicates effectively with the provider, care manager, and others involved within the PACT team
Responds to patients who utilize the walk-in clinic; seeking assistance from the care manager or provider if further care is needed that is not within the LPN scope of practice
Provides patient teaching
Completes secure messages, discharge calls, and messages received through the call center and VISN
Completes EKG’s adequately
Observes, documents, and delivers urine drug screens
Fills in for other PACT teams and works across campus and surrounding CBOCs
Licensed Practical Nurse, Geriatrics Extended Care
Coatesville Veterans Affair Medical Center
06.2014 - 10.2016
Obtains and documents vital signs in an orderly fashion
Assesses veterans and reports any changes to the charge nurse
Administers medications per policy such as blood sugar and insulin, by mouth, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections
Administers and completes required documentation of immunizations
Performs bladder scans and straight catheterizations as ordered
Completes wound rounds and sterile/clean dressing changes for example mist treatments
Maintains efficient documentation of nursing notes, PRN effectiveness, and pain evaluations
Provides daily patient care such as bed baths, showers, dressing, toileting, and perineal care as needed
Accompanies veterans on doctor’s appointments
Attends codes blue and green as per protocol
Services Team Leader
Northwestern Human
Coatesville, PA
10.2008 - 12.2013
Transported residents to doctor’s appointments and workplaces
Administered medications at the proper time to each resident
Assisted with activities of daily living and accompany residents on excursions to get them involved in the community
Completed daily and monthly reports for each client documenting activities such as goals, accomplishments, and medical needs
Maintained residential inventory for all personal belongings
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Delaware County Community College
Media, PA
05.2022
Certified - Licensed Practical Nurse
CCIU Practical Nursing Program
Downingtown, PA
03.2014
Skills
Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS)
Microsoft Office 365
Basic Life Support Instructor
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Care
Coatesville Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Geriatrics Extended Care
Registered Nurse (RN) II (Critical/Intensive Care and stepdown) at Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS)Registered Nurse (RN) II (Critical/Intensive Care and stepdown) at Central Arkansas Veterans Health System (CAVHS)