Compassionate, caring Licensed Professional Nurse with 18+ years of experience in long-term care and office settings. Proficient at collecting vital signs, patient history, observation and associated documentation . Good head to toe assessment skills. Adept at ordering and restocking supplies and maintaining electronic health records. Excellent written and verbal communications. Dedicated to providing comprehensive care and education for patients and families. Strong interpersonal skills.
Pursuing long-term position with room for growth and career advancement.
Work History
LPN
The Wyngate Senior Living Community
Lima, OH
08.2004 - Current
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted residents with all ADLs
Provide detailed and accurate documentation.
Medication and treatment administration with appropriate documentation
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
LPN
Cridersville Health Care
Cridersville, Ohio
03.2018 - 10.2020
Experience with multiple diagnoses and conditions.
Ensure HIPAA compliance.
Follow infection control procedures.
Provide detailed and accurate documentation.
Medication and treatment administration with appropriate documentation.
Made MD and family notifications.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording same in records
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges
LPN
Sheryl L. Tumblin, CNP
Lima, OH
01.2009 - 01.2016
Self-directed with high level of personal accountability
Maintained accurate and complete patient charts
Identified drug refill needs and as authorized, provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Trained new staff on office routine and expectations.
Ensured HIPAA compliance, verify insurance coverage, some coding and billing
Followed infection control procedures
Performed lab tests and communicated results
Collaborated with provider to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
Educated patients on chronic disease self-management and wound management
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to provider to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts including vital signs, history and current complaint
LPN
Lima Manor
Lima, OH
07.2006 - 11.2009
Floor Nurse
Provided medication administration, wound care and accurate documentation
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses
Various; Clerk-typist, Account Clerk, C&M I and II
City Of Lima, OH
Lima , OH
02.1982 - 06.2001
Created and distributed invoices and processed incoming payments to keep records accurate and current.
Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors and resolving discrepancies.
Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Examined billing documents for accuracy
Provided clerical support to department, such as filing, copying and restocking supplies.
Maintained accounting, budgetary, personnel, cost, purchasing and other records as required.
Kept time records, conducted payroll audits and drafted detailed documents and reports.
Entered figures using 10-key calculator to compute data quickly.
Completed bi-weekly payroll for up to 25 employees.
Inspected, cleaned, repaired and installed sewer collection system.
Crew leader on a daily basis.
Set up and tear down site for camera inspections of sewer.
Satellite Communications System Operator/Repairman
US Air Force
Many, USA And Azores
04.1982 - 06.2001
Maintained and repaired satellite communication equipment maintaining qualifications as required
BLS training annually
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Education
Collection Systems Operator I And Later II - Maintenance And Repair of Collection Systems