Motivated Registered Nurse with several years of experience in diverse hospital and clinic settings. Compassionate Good judgment, great communication skills and customer service skills.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
Omaha, NE
2020.06 - Current
Reviewed protocols regularly for accuracy and updates per changes in clinical practice guidelines.
Performed detailed reviews of patient records to determine appropriate action plans and referrals, if necessary.
Participated in continuing education activities related to telephone triage nursing practices.
Utilized evidence-based practice guidelines when providing care recommendations over the phone.
Determined whether a caller's complaint is an emergency situation requiring immediate referral to a physician or urgent care facility.
LPN
Omaha VA Medical Center
Omaha, NE
2015.10 - 2019.08
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Telephone Triage - LPN
Veteran's Administration
Omaha, NE
2013.09 - 2015.10
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Apheresis Nurse - LPN
American Red Cross Blood Services
Omaha, NE
2009.09 - 2013.09
Screening and collecting platelets and plasma products while maintaining strict FDA standards for blood safety.
Assessed and monitored patient health conditions, including vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
LPN
Alegent Health, Immanual Medical Center
Omaha, NE
2005.08 - 2007.09
Direct care of mentally ill and drug and alcohol abuse patients
Working under a registered nurse, my duties were to pass medications, assess patients, and maintain a safe environment
I am proficient in the use of proper restraint management and protocols related to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global - Lincoln, Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
2019-08
Franklin Technical School
Joplin, Missouri
Skills
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Strong Clinical Judgment
Licensed RN
Call triaging
Detail oriented
Documentation and reporting
Communications
Medical assessment
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
VA Medical Center
2020.06 - Current
LPN
Omaha VA Medical Center
2015.10 - 2019.08
Telephone Triage - LPN
Veteran's Administration
2013.09 - 2015.10
Apheresis Nurse - LPN
American Red Cross Blood Services
2009.09 - 2013.09
LPN
Alegent Health, Immanual Medical Center
2005.08 - 2007.09
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Purdue University Global - Lincoln, Nebraska
Franklin Technical School
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