Marvette Richardson
Colonial Heights,VA
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mediko / Richmond City Justice Center
09.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital Rehab Unit
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Johnston Willis Hospital Oncology Unit
10.2023 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 6 patients per day.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chippenham Hospital Med Surgical Trauma Unit
08.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Patient Care Technician
Chippenham Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2023
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Identified and reported observations and clinical symptoms to appropriate healthcare professionals, driving timely intervention.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurney for tests, treatment, and therapies.
- Transported patients between facility rooms and helped move individuals between mobile equipment and beds.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Psychiatric Technician 3
Central State Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2021
- Cultivated relationships with patients, discussing ways to help improve overall health while alleviating self-harm practices.
- Provided direct patient care and monitored patients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Recorded patients' health metrics using thermometers or blood pressure gauges.
- Created therapeutic environments through activities designed to reduce stress levels among residents.
- Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
- Communicated with clients and families effectively building lasting relationships.
- Conducted 15-minute and unscheduled checks on patients, immediately responding to incidents and crises to maintain a safe milieu.
- Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
- Counseled patients, discussed substance use and worked closely with individuals to identify positive and healthy life choices.
- Intervened in cases that warranted it, including when clients wished to leave the facility against medical advice.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hazel Arrington
03.2007 - 02.2017
- Documented observations, interventions and changes in patient condition to family as per protocol.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, and documenting observations, administering medications and evaluating patient needs.
- Perform glucose testing as prescribed.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patient with bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, also by assisting with range of motion, ambulation and other activities to keep patient active.
- Participated in activities to with patient to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Batelle Temps
07.1985 - 07.2003
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Work on the floor under the direction of a RN assisting with vital signs, repositioning of patients, and setting them up for baths.
- Obtained specimens of ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked supply availability and laid out supplies for patient rooms.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Card for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and dementia.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Libbie Convalescent Center
03.1992 - 04.2002
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Took temperature readings orally or rectally as instructed by the RN or MD.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Richmond, VAAssociate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
12-2025
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chester Career College
Chester, VA03-2004
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Physical Assessment
- Clinical Documentation
- Emergency Response
- Patient Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Writing Reports
- Caring for Wounds
- Monitoring Fluids
- Electronic Charting
- Patient-Focused Care
- Catheter Change and Preparation
- Compassionate
- Helping With Medication
- Medication administration
- HIPAA compliance
Accomplishments
- Most Improved Student PN program
- Honor Roll PN program
- Inducted into Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mediko / Richmond City Justice Center
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Johnston-Willis Hospital Rehab Unit
02.2024 - 09.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Johnston Willis Hospital Oncology Unit
10.2023 - 02.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Chippenham Hospital Med Surgical Trauma Unit
08.2023 - 10.2023
Patient Care Technician
Chippenham Hospital
07.2021 - 08.2023
Psychiatric Technician 3
Central State Hospital
05.2012 - 08.2021
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hazel Arrington
03.2007 - 02.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant
Libbie Convalescent Center
03.1992 - 04.2002
Certified Nursing Assistant
Batelle Temps
07.1985 - 07.2003
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chester Career College
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Associate of Science - General Studies
J Sargeant Reynolds Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
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