Lilian Shipps
License Practical Nurse
Burlington,VT
Summary
Detail-oriented Certified Nursing Assistant with successful geriatric healthcare experience. personable and compassionate with superior communication and rapport-building skills. Strong commitment to comprehensive and individualized patient care and education. Liaises with medical professionals, patients and family to provide continuous top-quality care and education.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Clinical Student Nurse
Vermont Technical College
Saint Albans, VT
08.2021 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Monitored each patient to meet appropriate care and document status changes.
- Delivered exceptional care to patients by helping with mobility and daily living requirements.
- Completed medical facility experience while under supervision of qualified staff.
- Coordinated meal and snack deliveries, assisted with feeding and charted intake for review.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs and monitored telemetry.
- Cared for each patient according to care plan and physicians' instructions.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Participated in evidence-based practice project implementation, nursing competency development and nursing simulation activities.
- Administered medications to [Number] patients and monitored response to medications.
- Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
License Nurse Assistant
University Of Vermont Medical Center
Burlington, VT
05.2018 - Current
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Reported unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to nurse supervisor.
- Agreed to take on additional shifts and extra hours during busy periods and holidays to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT 06.2022 - Current
Skills
Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
Documenting behaviors
Recording vital signs
Tube feedings and medications familiarity
Supporting personal needs
Conducting intakes
Measuring bodily fluids
Patient Assessments
Chronic disease management
Direct Patient Care
Compassionate
Efficient and reliable team player
Medical Records Management
Case management
Trustworthy companion
Adaptable
Companionship and emotional support
Certification
Licensed Nurse Assistant
Timeline
Associate of Science - Nursing
Vermont Technical College
06.2022 - Current
Clinical Student Nurse
Vermont Technical College
08.2021 - 06.2022
License Nurse Assistant
University Of Vermont Medical Center
05.2018 - Current