Dedicated LPN with 15 years of experience in delivering high-quality to diverse patient populations. Seeking to secure a challenging nursing position with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Robert W Edwards III, MD
Bluefield, WV
04.2023 - Current
Assisted physicians with gynecological examinations and procedures.
Provided patient education on topics such as prenatal care, labor and delivery, breastfeeding, nutrition, postpartum care, and contraception.
Performed assessments of vital signs including temperature, pulse, respiration and blood pressure.
Provided emotional support to patients throughout their pregnancy journey.
Maintained accurate records of all patient interactions including treatments provided, test results and diagnoses made.
Educated patients on how to recognize danger signs during pregnancy or postpartum period.
Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Crisis Intake Counselor
Signet Health
Bluefield, WV
04.2023 - Current
Conducted assessments to determine the appropriate level of care for clients in crisis.
Provided emotional support and guidance to individuals dealing with a variety of life issues, including grief, depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma and relationship conflicts.
Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing crisis intervention services.
Collaborated with other mental health professionals to coordinate care for clients in need of additional services.
Created safe spaces for clients by maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards.
Collected and documented information from clients about concerns and available contextual details.
LPN
WVU-Princeton Hospital/Behavioral Health Pavilion
Princeton, WV
04.2007 - 04.2023
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Developed collaborative safety plan with patient and family to prepare for discharge.
LPN Charge Nurse
Princeton Health Care Center
Princeton, WV
05.2014 - 06.2016
Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
Collected blood, urine or sputum samples from patients to perform routine lab tests.
Evaluated patient care needs to prioritize treatment and maintain patient flow.
Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Senior Operations Manager-Interim at MDSpine/Innovative Spine/Frank K Kuwamura, III, MDSenior Operations Manager-Interim at MDSpine/Innovative Spine/Frank K Kuwamura, III, MD