To secure the position of Licensed Practical Nurse that will allow me to utilize acquired skills and experience while building new skills and expertise.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Miami VA Healthcare System
02.2024 - Current
Facilitate patient and clinic flow
Obtain vital signs
Perform patient assessment
Perform EKG as ordered
Perform patient breathing treatment as ordered
Administer vaccinations and other injections as ordered.
Educate patient and family
Complete clinical reminders with patient
Document patient chart
Scrub clinic schedule and contact patients via telephone
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kansas City VA Medical Center
07.2018 - 02.2024
Documented patient progress, medication administration, adverse medication effects, nursing interventions and adverse events related to nursing interventions to provide clarity across the care team
Measured and recorded patient vital signs, and fluid and food intake and output
Promoted independence while assisting patients with mobility and ADL needs
Coordinated patient care plans effectively by collaborating with RN care manager and physician.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hidden Lake Care Center
11.2017 - 07.2018
Documented patient progress, medication administration, adverse medication effects, nursing interventions and adverse events related to nursing interventions to provide clarity across the care team
Measured and recorded patient vital signs, and fluid and food intake and output
Promoted independence while assisting patients with mobility and ADL needs
Coordinated patient care plans effectively by collaborating with RN care manager and physician.
Customer Care Service Associate
Cartwright Companies
05.2015 - 09.2016
Served as point of contact to service members for household good shipments
Ensured service members kept informed and updated on shipment status of household goods
Managed time by prioritizing workload and juggling multiple tasks simultaneously
Engaged with customers to understand needs, resolve issues, and answer questions
Followed established protocols for escalating customer complaints to management.
Canteen Manager
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #56
10.2010 - 01.2012
Assessed staffing needs according to workload, staff competency, and geographic location
Provided operational troubleshooting and business support in real-time during unexpected incidents
Created a cooperative team environment that promoted high-performance standards and attainment of goals
Enforced adherence to operational guidelines, brand standards, and service expectations
Resolved escalated issues and identified solutions to avoid repeat problems
Coordinated associate orientation, training, and competency evaluation
Shared knowledge and offered guidance to employees and customers.
Customer Service/Human Resource Assistant
Universal Money Centers
06.2001 - 09.2010
Indoctrinated new hires by moderating new hire orientations
Explained company personal policies, benefits, and procedures to employees or job applicants
Updated employee files
Reviewed human resources paperwork for accuracy and completeness by verifying, collecting, and correcting additional data
Supported employees and managers with day-to-day questions, needs, and inquiries to provide word-class service
Helped with the smooth and efficient administration of employees' benefits programs
Prepared and set up for new employee orientations
Field calls from customers and service technicians for national ATM network.
Education
Practical Nursing
Concorde Career College
Kansas City, MO
09.2017
Skills
HIPPA protocols
Vital Signs
Direct patient care
Total Contact Cast
UltraMist Therapy wound care treatment
Foley catheter insertions, care, irrigation, and removal