Maria Biddle
Magnolia,AR
Summary
Compassionate and detail oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with a track record in direct patient care and infection control. Known for facilitating seamless communication and providing exemplary support to patients and families during critical health journeys.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
Summit Health & Rehab
11.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal care outcomes.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment, adhering to infection control protocols consistently.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Enhabit Hospice and Home Health
10.2022 - Current
- Provides dignified, end of life care by administering comfort measures, monitoring patient conditions and supporting families under RN and physician supervision.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
The Springs of Magnolia
06.2019 - 10.2022
- Trained new staff on nursing procedures, enhancing team efficiency and competency.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Conducted routine checks on medical equipment to ensure proper functionality and safety compliance.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg
Magnolia Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2020
- Monitored patients' conditions, reporting changes to nursing staff to facilitate timely interventions and adjustments in care plans.
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative environment focused on best practices in patient care.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
South Arkansas Community College
El Dorado, AR05-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Patient care
- Infection control
- ADL assistance
- Palliative care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - June 2019 until present
- BLS
- IVT
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
Summit Health & Rehab
11.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Enhabit Hospice and Home Health
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med Surg
Magnolia Regional Medical Center
12.2019 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
The Springs of Magnolia
06.2019 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nursing
South Arkansas Community College