Marie Pruitt-Garner
Garfield Heights,OH
Summary
Proficient and caring LPN nursing team member is in search of a PRN, part time position that will allow me to gain experience and earn supplemental income for my RN Studies with a expected graduation date of December 2024. I am a experienced STNA within a variety of atmospheres with various population and socio-economic backgrounds. (ex): forensics, MR/DD, residential, chemical dependency, hospitals, psychiatric facilities, at risk children, dementia, long-term care, hospice, home health care and the COVID 19 Unit and persons in crisis.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jennings Nursing Home for Older Adults
10.2021 - Current
- Serves as an effective leader for the care of the memory care and dementia unit
- Participates in staff training
- Confers with other staff members to maintain an up-to-date knowledge of client’s status
- Maintains a safe and therapeutic atmosphere
- Knowledge of nursing procedures, pharmacology, patient care, first aid, CPR, skills, and use of medical equipment
- Recognize unsafe conditions, respond to emergencies
- Practice documentation, timeliness, uses office equipment, participates in hurdles
- Performs treatments and procedures according to patient care plans and doctor orders
- Perform chart checks and administrative duties
- The document observed changes in patients’ conditions, situation, and patient care changes.
Operations/Program Secretary/ Therapeutic Program Worker
State of Ohio at WDC/ DODD
10.2009 - 09.2021
- Supported office operations, managed client correspondence, tracked records and managed internal communications
- Possess the ability to multitask, be punctual and be meticulous
- While in my current position, I support the housekeeping, dietary, maintained and business office and meet all deadlines
- In addition, make sure all training courses are conducted and documented for each employee
- Writes clearly and concisely
- Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports, and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion
- Managed all incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee
- Pleasantly welcomed visitors, answered phone calls, and maintained the front reception desk
- Screened and verified visitors for identification credentials and purpose of visit to maintain security of personnel and office environment
- Implemented a cross campus online electronic database of all chemicals on ground accessible from any terminal and created a MSDS book of every building on grounds in the event of emergency
- Proofed and edited letters and other correspondence to correct grammar and spelling errors
- Attended meetings and took meticulous notes to disseminate to all participants
- Always Maintained and promoted positive and dynamic environment that felt safe for everyone
- Assisted with administrative details.
Campus Coordinator 2nd Shift Jones Campus
Applewood Centers Inc.
02.2003 - 07.2009
- Planned and completed detailed lectures to outline CPR course material for students
- Followed official American Heart Association Manuals to deliver knowledgeable and relevant training to class participants
- Offered flexible work schedule to meet the needs of students
- Composed work schedules for each staff member and confirmed that all shifts had proper coverage
- Identified serious behavioral changes, which could indicate emergency situations and notified the appropriate staff members for assistance
- Provided a safe, supportive, and caring living environment for every resident
- Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene, and other activities of daily living
- Improved patient outlook and daily living through compassionate care
- Participated in meetings and training, including person and group development
- Arranged and facilitated support groups, life skills education programs and supportive counseling for survivors by coordinating appropriate trained and license service providers
- Supported and encouraged psychiatric patients to promote health and wellness.
Nurse’s Aide within the inpatient behavioral unit
Southpointe Hospital Behavioral Medicine
01.2007 - 12.2008
- Responded to urgent and emergency situations such as cardiovascular, abdominal, neurological, psychiatric and endocrinology emergencies
- Managed smooth and effective communication among physicians, patients, families, and staff
- Maintained documents by managing files following established procedures
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements, also assisting with feeding and monitoring
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing, and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness
- Charted patient blood pressures, temperatures, blood sugar levels and vitals, using Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Responded to patient alarms and needs assessment requests to identify courses of treatment.
Education
RN Degree (Current Student) -
Fortis College
Cuyahoga Falls, OH 10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Valley College
01.2021
Skills
- Clinical Documentation
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Vital Signs
- ADL Assistance
Certification
- Covid 19 Vaccinated
- Basic Life Support, 205505418936
References Available
True
Timeline
RN Degree (Current Student) -
Fortis College
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jennings Nursing Home for Older Adults
10.2021 - Current
Operations/Program Secretary/ Therapeutic Program Worker
State of Ohio at WDC/ DODD
10.2009 - 09.2021
Nurse’s Aide within the inpatient behavioral unit
Southpointe Hospital Behavioral Medicine
01.2007 - 12.2008
Campus Coordinator 2nd Shift Jones Campus
Applewood Centers Inc.
02.2003 - 07.2009
- Covid 19 Vaccinated
- Basic Life Support, 205505418936
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Valley College
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