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Mariah Turner

Southfield,MI

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse delivering patient-focused care and developing relationships with fellow nurses, physicians, and patients. Demonstrated ability to keep accurate records and ensure patient comfort. Driven nursing professional with 2 years of experience in Skilled care environments. Talented at conducting patient assessments, developing individualized care plans and implementing prescribed orders. Successful at delivering high-quality patient care to advance recovery goals and improve overall health.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Novi Lakes Health Campus
Novi, MI
04.2023 - Current
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
  • Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.

LPN

Career Staffing Unlimited
Detroit, MI
04.2021 - 04.2023
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
  • Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
  • Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
  • Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
  • Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
  • Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
  • Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
  • Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
  • Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
  • Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
  • Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
  • Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
  • Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dorsey College
09-2024

Diploma -

Oak Park High School
01.2010

Some College (No Degree) - LPN

Dorsey College
Madison Heights, MI

Skills

  • Samples collection
  • Educating families
  • Tracking symptoms
  • Documenting incidents
  • Caring for wounds
  • and task delegation
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • Counting narcotics
  • Staff directionTeam management
  • Troubleshooting
  • Wound Management
  • Seizure management
  • Patient Assessment and Care
  • Charting Medication Administration
  • Mentoring and coaching
  • Critical thinking
  • Good work ethic
  • Problem resolution
  • Colostomy care familiarity
  • Diabetes management

Timeline

LPN

Novi Lakes Health Campus
04.2023 - Current

LPN

Career Staffing Unlimited
04.2021 - 04.2023

Associate of Science - Nursing

Dorsey College

Diploma -

Oak Park High School

Some College (No Degree) - LPN

Dorsey College

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