Leonard Boyd
Columbus,GA
Summary
Demonstrated working knowledge in variety of theological and philosophical approaches to questions surrounding death, pain, suffering and the meaning of human existence. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nurse, LPN
New Horizons Community Service Board
Columbus, GA
07.2004 - 07.2011
- Intake processing and counlselling.
- Educated patients and families on diagnosis, neurological conditions and processes, treatments and expected outcomes..
- Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
- Evaluated charting procedures for adherence to best practices.
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with
- Came up with treatment plans and communicated with patients about options, medications and self-management.
- Identified and assisted with opportunities for performance improvement activities on unit and with other service areas.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Met with and patients to discuss and distribute information on health maintenance and disease prevention.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep the team informed of changing conditions.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep the team informed of changing conditions.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep the team informed of changing conditions.
- Delivered updates on patient status to provider and charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Protected confidentiality of information
- We performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered controlled narcotics.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Trained new nurses in proper techniques, care standards, operational procedures, and safety protocols.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitoring responses.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Managed patient care by closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management, and wound management.
- Assisted patients in the performance of routine recovery and mobility exercises, providing support when getting in and out of bed as well as walking and stretching.
- Documented nursing services provided and uploaded to comprehensive tracking systems for health records and billing.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Collaborated with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Collaborated with physicians to assess patients quickly and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans coordinated with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
HI, Early Intervention Specialist, Counsellor
New Horizons Mental Health Service
Columbus, GA
06.2004 - 07.2011
- Counseled clients infected with HIV on available community resources
- Educated HIV patients on methods to use to avoid spreading disease to other individuals
- Documented and maintained client records with strict attention to confidentiality
- Delivered education on reducing spread of HIV and sexually transmitted infections in schools and community centers
- Attended outreach events to perform rapid HIV tests and provide referrals for future testing and treatment
- Participated in health fairs and community events to explain organization's services and mission
- Scheduled appointments and office visits, prepared client files and documented case notes
- Collected demographic and medical information to conduct intake for patients with HIV
- Delivered direct crisis intervention and de-escalation services while remaining calm
- Visited patients in homes and clinics to conduct testing and deliver medication
- Notified individuals regarding appointment follow-ups and referrals and provided transportation to appointments
- Educated clients on options to assist in making informed decisions
- Assisted individuals with navigating health care systems, appointments and classes
- Delivered healthy living and disease management information to specific population groups
- Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork
- Created and oversaw training courses focused on team and community education.
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
DoD Ft. Benning, Dearfield Nursing Home
Columbus, GA
01.2001 - 06.2004
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising [Job title].
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Charge nurse.
- Provided general nursing duties.
Floor Nurse
Oakview Nursing Home
Waverly Hall, GA
01.2001 - 01.2004
- Administered basic patient care and treatments by dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
- Worked under registered nurses to care for patients and manage basic care.
- Collected and documented vital signs every [Timeframe] to maintain current records of patients' conditions.
- Documented nursing care provided to the residents. Administered medications, provided treatment procedures and supervised CNAs.
Instructor
Enrichment Services Program
Columbus, GA
01.1995 - 01.1998
- Provided both classroom and clinical instruction.
- Supervised one (1) administrative assistant.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Observed other instructors and lecturers, gathering valuable techniques to be implemented into future lectures and courses.
First Step
Mrs. Linda Hugar
Columbus, GA
01.1993 - 06.1993
- Provided Clinical training and supervision
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Tested students on materials presented in workshops and classes to assess grasp of material.
- Increased student participation by facilitating interesting and relevant events.
- Monitored student progress through test administration and adapted learning plans to optimize progress.
- Oversaw curriculum implementation and continuous improvement of industry best practices.
- Optimized learning plans, quantifying student progress through test administration.
- Collaborated with administration to increase departmental budgets.
- Decreased learning time by initiating new learning methods and ensuring complete student comprehension.
Corrections Nurse, LPN
Columbus Consolidated City Government
Columbus, GA
01.1989 - 01.1991
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Cared for over up to 600 inmate patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Worked in conjunction with a physician.
- I took orders from the physician, provided treatment and care as directed, administered medication. Ordered /obtained medications as needed. Arranged appointment, interacted with prison officials and other area medical agencies. Managed and maintain medical records.
Instructor
AMERICO Technical College
Columbus, GA
01.1987 - 01.1989
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
- Taught CNAs (entry-level nursing) at Americo Technical College. Prepared lesson plans, provided hands-on and classroom instruction. Evaluated students' skills (written/demonstration) I provided career counseling where some students were motivated to pursue and obtain Professional level education and employment. I received “Master Teacher” recognition.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
Education
Doctor of Divinity Theology - Theology
Frontline Theological Seminary
Columbus, GA01.2016
Skills
- Counseling
- Pre-Marital counseling background
- Superior communication skills
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) registration
- HIPAA
- Customer service
- Reliable & trustworthy
- Communication
- Microsoft Office
Certification
-Licensed Chaplain - 2020HIV, Early Intervention -Specialist NEW HORIZONS COMMUNITY SERVICE BOARD. Certified May 2005.
-Received 14.5 Contact hours of training: Healing Compassion Fatigue. December 8-10, 2010.
-Certificate of EXCELLENCE for outstanding performance in the Metical Service Unit Of New Horizons Community Service Board, August 31, 2007.
-Customer Service Facilitator/trainer certificate, New Horizons Community Service Board, December 6-7, 2006
-3 Contact hours certified of Methamphetamine abuse counselor training, New Horizons Community Service Board, December 4, 2006.
-3 Contact hours certified of ceertified Cocaine and Crack abuse training, New Horizons Community Service Board November 9, 2006.
6 Contact hours of certified Cultural Competency training, New Horizons Community Service Board, April 21, 2006.
-Certified EMS, through Columbus Technical College.
Timeline
Nurse, LPN
New Horizons Community Service Board
07.2004 - 07.2011
HI, Early Intervention Specialist, Counsellor
New Horizons Mental Health Service
06.2004 - 07.2011
Contract Licensed Practical Nurse
DoD Ft. Benning, Dearfield Nursing Home
01.2001 - 06.2004
Floor Nurse
Oakview Nursing Home
01.2001 - 01.2004
Instructor
Enrichment Services Program
01.1995 - 01.1998
First Step
Mrs. Linda Hugar
01.1993 - 06.1993
Corrections Nurse, LPN
Columbus Consolidated City Government
01.1989 - 01.1991
Instructor
AMERICO Technical College
01.1987 - 01.1989
Doctor of Divinity Theology - Theology
Frontline Theological Seminary
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