LONNIE J. IRBY-WALKER
Park Forest,IL
Summary
To obtain a challenging position as a RN in an environment that will enhance my personal and professional skills. Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Healthcare professional with strong background in patient care and medical support. Known for collaborative work with medical teams to deliver high-quality care and adapt to evolving patient needs. Expertise in patient assessment and medication administration, along with compassionate care and reliability.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Med Call Healthcare Inc.
04.2023 - 04.2024
- Performing Critical Care Nursing in Intensive Care Units, Pre & Post-op Care for Adult & Peri-operative care.
- Managed patient care in a Telemetry setting.
Registered Nurse
Professional Nurse Inc
02.2008 - 04.2024
- Performing Critical Care Nursing in Intensive Care Units, Pre & Post-op Care for Adult & Pediatric Peri-operative Units, Pre & Post Procedural Care for Same Day Surgery Units, Interventional Radiology, Gastrointestinal & Cardiovascular Cases.
Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital, IMH
08.2000 - 06.2009
- Providing critical care nursing in an ICU, CCU, and CSU environment
- Executing Charge nurse responsibilities.
Registered Nurse
William & Almeta Harrison
03.1997 - 12.2000
- Performing 1:1 total care and maintaining a safe environment
- Executing mandatory inspections of a PLV - 100 Ventilator with Humidifer and tidal volume via Mark 8 Wright Respirometer
- Performing tracheotomy care, nebulizer treatments, administering medications, CPT, PROM, applying air & foot orthotics splints, gastrostomy care accompanied with scheduled tube feedings, and transferring client via Hoyer Lift
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riviera Manor Nursing Home
12.1993 - 06.1998
- Duties included making rounds, translating in and outgoing nursing reports, as shift leader - delegating assignments and monitoring care of CNA's, administering medication, dressing changes, wound, G-tube, NG tube, and foley catheter care, charting/documentation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
McAllister Nursing Home
03.1993 - 12.1993
- Duties were same as above
- Working within the scope of a LPN in a skilled nursing facility
- Six years of service (US Army, as a medical specialist and making the achievement title of LPN
- Acquired roles as team/shift leader as well as ordering medical supplies
- Performing patient care and administering medications in a timely manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raymond W. B. Community Army Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1993
- Worked on a MED/SURG ward as medication nurse as well as team/shift leader
- Only having a 66 bed hospital entitled the opportunity to acquire nursing skills with PSYCH, PEDS, OB/GYN, ICU and Recovery Room
- Initiate and maintain IV fluids, IVPB, tracheotomy, foley catheter, swan ganz, dressing care, and blood draws
- Ordering medical supplies, working with computers, and performing one on one guidance training for new personnel.
Medical Specialist
HHC, Madigan Army Medical Hospital
07.1987 - 08.1989
- Duties involved administering first aid from minor to major injuries
- Assisted with maintaining health and shot records for 600 plus personnel
- Trained in an Emergency Room setting
- Supervised a medical team consisting of 2-4 individuals
- Taught Combat Lifesaver Course which enables people to administer first aid.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Bourbonnais, Il01.2001
Associate - Applied Science in Nursing
Prairie State College
Chicago Heights, Il05.1999
Diploma -
US Army Practical Nurse Course
12.1990
Diploma -
US Medical Specialist Course
07.1987
Diploma -
Thornton High School
Harvey, Il06.1986
Skills
- Patient Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Blood Draw and Sample Collection
- Compassionate and Caring
- Family and Patient Support
- Patient Education
- Procedure Assistance
- Medication and IV Administration
Affiliations
Chairperson of Ethics Committee at IMH
-Member of American Association of Critical Nurses
Accomplishments
- Basic Life Support - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support Instructor - Pediatric Advanced Life Support - President/Treasurer of the Nursing Club - Secretary/Treasurer of the Black Student Union - Student of the Month for March 1999
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Med Call Healthcare Inc.
04.2023 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Professional Nurse Inc
02.2008 - 04.2024
Registered Nurse
Ingalls Memorial Hospital, IMH
08.2000 - 06.2009
Registered Nurse
William & Almeta Harrison
03.1997 - 12.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riviera Manor Nursing Home
12.1993 - 06.1998
Licensed Practical Nurse
McAllister Nursing Home
03.1993 - 12.1993
Licensed Practical Nurse
Raymond W. B. Community Army Hospital
01.1991 - 03.1993
Medical Specialist
HHC, Madigan Army Medical Hospital
07.1987 - 08.1989
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Olivet Nazarene University
Associate - Applied Science in Nursing
Prairie State College
Diploma -
US Army Practical Nurse Course
Diploma -
US Medical Specialist Course
Diploma -
Thornton High School
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