Linisha Townsend
Southfield,MI
Summary
Hardworking and pleasant Licensed Practical Nurse. Utilizes prudent clinical skills to facilitate patient care services. Proactive and versatile professional with a dedication to quickly adapt to new challenges.
Knowledgeable in pain management, diabetic monitoring, medication dispenses, and routine assessments. Customer-focused individual with a passion for delivering exceptional service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Redford of Orchards
Redford, US
09.2023 - Current
- Charge Nurse providing medical care to residents on a rehabilitation unit
- Administer medication, tube feedings, injections, and trach suctioning
- Process new admissions, monitor vital signs, and blood glucose levels
- Supervise certified nursing assistance
- Stock medication carts as well as fill out unit logs daily
License Practical Nurse
Cambridge North Healthcare Center
Clawson, US
01.2019 - 09.2023
- Implemented the nursing processes to deliver medical treatments to patients
- Dispensed medications, respiratory treatments, obtained specimens and changed wound vac dressings
- Attended to splints, immobilizers, crutches, cast, and sutures
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacy, case management team, as well as physical therapist to ensure medical necessities are meet
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lakeland Center
Southfield, US
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Provided care to patients with brain and spinal cord injuries, as well as minor surgeries
- Administered medication including controlled substances and IV therapy
- Conducted neurological assessments, tracheostomy, wound, and colostomy care
- Documented Treatment Care Plans
- Managed certified nursing assistance staff
Education
License in Practical Nursing -
Detroit Business Institute Downriver
Riverview, MI01.2017
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Wayne Community College
Detroit, MI05.2015
Computer Information Systems Certificate -
Marygrove College
Detroit, MI08.2012
Skills
- Detailed Oriented
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR)/Charting
- IV Therapy
- Treatment Planning
- Injection Experience
- Neurological care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Respiratory care
- Tracheostomy care
- Clinical decision making
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification, LPN, 03/01/17, 03/01/25
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Redford of Orchards
09.2023 - Current
License Practical Nurse
Cambridge North Healthcare Center
01.2019 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Lakeland Center
03.2017 - 01.2020
License in Practical Nursing -
Detroit Business Institute Downriver
Associate of Applied Science Degree -
Wayne Community College
Computer Information Systems Certificate -
Marygrove College
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