Michelle Young Dunlap
Fort Mill,SC
Summary
Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment.
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Overview
1
1
Certification
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2024 - Current
- Coordinated patient care with interdisciplinary teams to support continuity and safety.
- Performed wound care, specimen collection, and routine clinical procedures with precision.
- Prioritized daily assignments and responded to changing patient needs in fast-paced settings.
- Mentored new nursing staff on unit routines, documentation standards, and infection control practices.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Durham VA Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2025
- Researched client diagnoses to identify care needs, contributed to nursing plans, and educated patients on treatment options.
- Monitored patient’s respiration activity, gathered lab specimens, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Monitored patient’s respiration activity, gathered lab specimens, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Reduced infection risk for staff and patients by cleaning and disinfecting medical equipment.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with clinical protocols.
- Documented vital signs, assessments, and care activities accurately in electronic health records.
- Educated patients and families on treatment plans, medications, and self-care instructions.
Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Highland Village Dialysis
07.2017 - Current
- Provided hemodialysis treatments for patients in the chronic and acute stages of renal failure.
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Monitored and evaluated patients' responses to treatments and applied appropriate adjustments as per protocol or prescribed by physician.
- Monitored patients for severe hypotension and hypertension.
- Assessed, planned, and evaluated patients before, during, and after dialysis treatment.
- Educated patients of all ages about adherence to treatment prescription plans, dietary restrictions, and the importance of medication compliance.
- Monitored vascular access, vital signs, and treatment responses throughout dialysis sessions.
- Assessed patient conditions and adjusted dialysis care plans to support safe, individualized treatment.
Clinical II Review Nurse
Maximus Federal
02.2016 - 03.2017
- Provided Clinical and Medical documentation for clients
- Performed data abstraction to compile patient information for analysis.
- Researched ICD 10 codes
- Oversaw support staff and nurses to ensure quality patient care
- Provided customer service to veterans and medical providers
- Maintained HIPPA confidentiality
- Conducted clinical teaching for support staff to enhance care for veterans
- Clarified diagnoses and coordinated with specialty doctors for patient care.
- Provided assistance with escalated pending reviews to expedite resolution.
- Evaluated cases for health net medical management team to inform treatment decisions
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Resource Portsmouth Naval Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2015
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and oriented patients to unit.
- Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.
- Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards by creating and improving medical protocols and guidelines.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Evaluated patients with asthma, appendicitis and hernia.
- Educated patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills, and community resources.
- Delivered health education training to patients.
- Advocated for patients and implemented total patient care through team nursing process for 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
- Administered IV therapy and treadmill stress tests and ran nerve conduction tests in cardiac unit.
- Prepared patients for physical and pap smear examinations.
- Assisted clinical staff with pap smear examination procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Specialty Hospital
12.2008 - 08.2013
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Functioned as LPN for post-surgery patients at Riverside Specialty Hospital.
- Monitored patients' health status in a clinical setting. on pressure and volume ventilators and cardiac arrest.
- Monitored tube feedings and PCA pumps to ensure patient nutritional needs were met and pain management was effective.
- Monitored patient controlled analgesia pump.
- Monitored JP drainage and Nephrostomy tubes.
- Removed and monitored Hemovac drainage.
- Made sure patient dressing changes were done and place wound vacs in wounded area.
- Operate specialized equipment such as pulmonary artery line, central venous pressure line, peripheral arterial line, ventriculostomy and cardiac monitors.
- Monitored residual by obtaining Bladder scan.
- Monitored incisions and drainage from post surgery.
- Administered medications and conducted vital sign assessments to maintain optimal patient health and safety.
- Administered blood and TPN.
- Charted on the computer at the end of each shift.
- Educated patients on post-operative care and recovery. to patients as well as family.
- Collaborated with doctors and respiratory therapists to coordinate patient care and implement treatment plans.
- Ensured that doctors’ orders were effectively carried out, including testing, medical procedures, consultations and stat orders for five-point restraint.
- Acted as a patient advocate.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hoping Home Health Care
06.2008 - 03.2010
- Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
- Conducted glucose testing and administered injections to manage patient health effectively.
- Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.
- Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
- Worked with clients that were discharged from the hospital with continued treatment from home.
- Collaborated with doctors and families to coordinate patient care. Assessed and recorded vital signs for patients, drew blood from the venous, peripheral, and central lines.
- Inserted suprapubic and vaginal foley catheter.
- Administered IV antibiotics and did glucose checks.
- Contacted pharmacy to process medication prescriptions.
- Made follow-up appointments for patients care and informed doctors of any urgent matters assessed while in the home.
- Monitored therapeutic PT/INR levels after Coumadin administration to ensure patient safety and treatment efficacy.
- Was on call in case of emergency on the weekend.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coliseum Park Nursing Home
10.2006 - 08.2008
- Provided care to patients with strokes, head traumas, comas, and intracranial hematomas, ensuring tailored treatment protocols.
- Worked with patients in a nursing home setting on the skill unit.
- Worked closely with doctors and supervised CNAs to assure that patient needs were met.
- Monitored vital signs, wound care, and administered medications.
- Carried out doctor’s orders and charted on clients at the end of each shift.
- Educated families on patient care and recovery processes to enhance understanding and support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Taylor Transitional Hospital (Respiratory Unit)
05.2005 - 01.2007
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Worked on respiratory unit with patients that were on ventilators. Performed suctioning on patients to clear airways and improve breathing, tracheotomy care, and changed incidennaular inside of the trach daily.
- Irrigated foley catheter and inserted Nasogastric tubes as well as peg tubes. Inserted lavage tubes to monitor abdominal drainage and assess patient condition to monitor abdominal drainage.
- Hung blood products for transfusion as per physician orders, blood TPN, and did tube feedings.
- Administered medications and antibiotics via venous pressure line while supervising CNAs to ensure quality care.
- Worked closely with doctors and respiratory therapist.
- Checked vital signs and assessments.
- Assisted in emergency situations with patients that were in distress.
- Documented patient care activities and observations in medical records and gave report to nurses at the end of each shift.
- Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for
- HIV-positive patients.
- Provided primary care, case management, and medication management.
- Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatments to maintain optimal patient flow and outcomes.
Education
Associate of Science - Science
South University
Richmond2015
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Centura College
Norfolk, VA, United States2004
Skills
- Medication administration expert
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- BAC screening/drug screen collection
- Vascular care understanding
- Skilled cardiac care nurse
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Infection control standards expert
- Computerized charting specialist
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Committed to compliance reporting
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong medical ethic
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Familiarity with disease management programs
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Trained in in- and out-patient care
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse 2005
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Nursing and Rehabilitation
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Durham VA Medical Center
05.2019 - 12.2025
Dialysis Nurse
DaVita Highland Village Dialysis
07.2017 - Current
Clinical II Review Nurse
Maximus Federal
02.2016 - 03.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Healthcare Resource Portsmouth Naval Hospital
03.2013 - 08.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Specialty Hospital
12.2008 - 08.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hoping Home Health Care
06.2008 - 03.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coliseum Park Nursing Home
10.2006 - 08.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Taylor Transitional Hospital (Respiratory Unit)
05.2005 - 01.2007
Associate of Science - Science
South University
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Centura College