Louisa Doty, RN
Sioux City,Iowa
Summary
Registered Nurse with two years experience in home health and three years experience working with Women, Infants, Children nutrition program. Compassionate nurse that works well with a variety of people from different cultures and languages. Seeking a challenging new role as a clinical nurse in order to expand nursing skills and also increase fluency in Spanish medical terminology.
- To seek and maintain part-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
WIC Registered Nurse
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc.
Remsen, IA
02.2018 - Current
- Work with low-income population with possible language and culture differences at WIC clinic.
- Make referrals as needed to other health care agencies and complete documentation of referrals.
- Perform screenings on children up-to the age of 5, such as oral health screenings, lead screenings, and developmental screenings.
- Take blood samples for hemoglobin and lead poisoning analysis. Collect anthropometrics and review with families.
- Document services done at WIC clinic in TAV.
- Administer immunizations to under insured population of children up to the age of five and enter immunizations into IRIS .
- Provide nutrition education to families and breastfeeding support to pregnant and postpartum women.
Registered Nurse
Universal Pediatrics Inc
Sheldon , IA
02.2015 - 02.2018
- Delivered in-home care to disabled children and adults.
- Cleaned wounds and checked vital signs, carefully chart all assessments every four hours or as directed in care plan.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
- Certified that equipment and supplies were properly maintained for quality patient care and safety. Ordered supplies as needed.
- Completed trachea cares and suctioned as needed.
- Manage and give medications according to MAR. Call in medication refills as needed. Document any medication changes or side effects.
- Attend all doctor and therapy appointments during shifts. Work on any feeding therapy techniques or physical therapy techniques per therapist.
- Manage tube feeding and perform all G-tube cares. Ensure all supplies are ordered.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Ridge Care Center
Orange City, IA
07.2012 - 02.2015
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
- Assisted various patients with mobility and ambulatory care.
- Turned and repositioned patients to maintain comfort and minimize skin deterioration.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patient clothing and bedside tables or equipment.
Education
Associate Of Science Nursing - undefined
Northwest Iowa Community College
Sheldon, IA2014
Skills
- Bilingual in English and Spanish
- Culturally-sensitive
- Experience with data entry in TAV
- Excellent communication skills
Certification
- Registered Nurse in Iowa, License number 139169, 2014
Timeline
WIC Registered Nurse
Mid-Sioux Opportunity Inc.
02.2018 - Current
Registered Nurse
Universal Pediatrics Inc
02.2015 - 02.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Prairie Ridge Care Center
07.2012 - 02.2015
Associate Of Science Nursing - undefined
Northwest Iowa Community College
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