Proactive and goal-oriented professional with excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Known for reliability and adaptability, with swift capacity to learn and apply new skills. Committed to leveraging these qualities to drive team success and contribute to organizational growth.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Full Time Parenting
Career Break
05.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Encompass Health
05.2017 - 05.2019
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Homestead Medical Clinic
07.2013 - 05.2017
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bristow Medical Center
05.2007 - 07.2013
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ascension St. John Hospital
01.2004 - 05.2007
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.