Patient-oriented and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in providing quality direct and indirect patient care. Reliable, adaptable, and detail-oriented individual dedicated to high-quality healthcare.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
Urbana, IL
08.2023 - Current
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Guaranteed exceptional care by correctly administering medications, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing, and changing wounds according to established protocols.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Person in Charge
Jimmy John's
Mahomet, IL
10.2014 - 07.2023
Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Completed thorough opening, closing, and shift change functions to maintain operational standards each day.
Reconciled daily transactions, balanced cash registers, and deposited the restaurant's earnings at the appropriate bank.
Provided leadership, insight, and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge and lay a foundation, and to current staff to address furthering staff needs.
Ensured all menu items were prepared in accordance with health and safety standards while supervising 7 crew members.
Communicated well and used strong interpersonal skills to establish positive relationships with guests and employees.
CNA
Tuscola Health Care Center
Tuscola, IL
05.2017 - 07.2019
Rendered hands-on care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
Facilitated activities of daily living, such as personal hygiene management, feeding, and ambulation.
Performed routine vital sign assessments, including blood pressures and temperature.
Documented patient data in the appropriate areas of the chart.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes and reported findings to RN promptly.
Fostered relationships with residents and care team members to achieve care plan goals.
Education
Associate of General Studies -
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
05-2019
Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
05-2023
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkland College
Champaign, IL
05-2017
Skills
Patient Management
Direct and Indirect Patient Care
Clinical Documentation
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Task Delegation
Medication Administration
Compassionate Care
EMR / EHR
Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Accomplishments
Received multiple Daisy Award nominations over the course of inpatient tenure.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carle Foundation Hospital
08.2023 - Current
CNA
Tuscola Health Care Center
05.2017 - 07.2019
Person in Charge
Jimmy John's
10.2014 - 07.2023
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Associate of General Studies -
Parkland College
Certification - Licensed Practical Nursing
Parkland College
Certification - Certified Nursing Assistant
Parkland College
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