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
Taylor, AR
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
Magnolia, AR
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
Magnolia, AR
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
Magnolia, AR
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