Miranda Garland
Anderson,SC
Summary
Hard-working Licensed Practical Nurse eager to apply my education, and clinical experience to a career in nursing.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Hcharge Ome
Anderson SC
11.2023 - 04.2024
- Medication administration
- Blood glucose testing
- Insulin injections
- Medical charting
- Nebulizer treatments
- History and physical assessments
- Wound care Treatment
- Care planning for long term patients
- Coordinated nursing care on unit through staff assignments, assisting and rounding with physicians, monitoring patient orders, and communicating with ancillary departments.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Garden House
Anderson SC
05.2022 - 11.2022
- Medication administration
- Blood glucose testing
- Insulin injections
- Medical charting
- Nebulizer treatments
- History and physical assessment
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Evaluated patient progress, adjusting care plans as necessary for continuous improvement.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
Substitute LPN Nurse
Anderson School District 5
Anderson SC
01.2014 - 04.2022
- Medication administration
- Blood glucose monitoring
- Insulin injections
- First responder
- Nebulizer treatments
- Provide care for students that become sick or injured
- Special needs students
- Tube Feeding
- Assist with behavior
- Promote and assist in the control of infectious disease
- Assist and identifying suspected child abuse and neglect and report suspected cases as mandated.
- Assist with training the new hire nurses policy and procedures, HOA charting module, billing and coding for Medicaid, Immunization school requirements, emergency drills and procedures. Doctors orders.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Implemented infection control protocols, enhancing patient safety measures within the facility.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
LPN Charge Nurse
Ellenburg/Condor Health
Anderson SC
01.2018 - 01.2020
- History and physical assessments
- Wound care Treatment
- Care planning for long term patients
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
LPN
Southern Health Partners-Anderson County Detention Center
08.2013 - 01.2014
- Medication administration to inmates
- Blood glucose testing
- Insulin injections
- Medical charting
- Nebulizer treatments
- History and physical assessments
- Sick calls
- Health screenings
- Wound care
- Monitoring alcohol and drug detox
LPN
Exalted Health and Rehabilitation
03.2013 - 04.2013
- Medication administration
- Blood glucose testing
- INR testing
- Medical charting
- MAR charting
- Treatment care planning for long term patients and short term patients
Student Nurse
Tri County Technical College
Anderson, SC
08.2011 - 12.2012
- Completed 70 hour of clinical work at NHC (Anderson, SC).
- Completed 70 hours of clinical work at Anmed 7 South (Neuro)
- Completed 70 hours of clinical work at Anmed 4 South (Orthopedics)
- Recorded patients’ medical history, vital signs, medications in medical records.
- Treatment with strokes, head traumas, intracranial hematomas, and orthopedics surgery.
- Completed course work in Geriatrics.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatment medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
- Measured and recorded patients’ temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Tested blood glucose and administered injections.
- Disciplined, energetic student nurse who quickly established rapport with patients and colleagues. Assisted patients’ with healing and recovery after surgery.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tri County Technical College
Pendleton, SC01-2013
Skills
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Strong medical ethic
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Medical clinical procedures comprehension
- Medication administration
- Diabetes, seizure, and stroke patient care
- Pediatrics and Special needs
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate and patient
- Friendly and outgoing
- Patient care
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient assessments
- Patient care standards
- Medication distribution
- Patient advocacy
- Documenting observations
- Health education
- Nursing intervention adjustment
- Evidence-based nursing
- Charting and documenting
- Basic life support
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of South Carolina, License number LPN.45471 P.
- CPR certified through The Red Cross.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Richard Campbell Veterans Nursing Hcharge Ome
11.2023 - 04.2024
LPN Charge Nurse
The Garden House
05.2022 - 11.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
Ellenburg/Condor Health
01.2018 - 01.2020
Substitute LPN Nurse
Anderson School District 5
01.2014 - 04.2022
LPN
Southern Health Partners-Anderson County Detention Center
08.2013 - 01.2014
LPN
Exalted Health and Rehabilitation
03.2013 - 04.2013
Student Nurse
Tri County Technical College
08.2011 - 12.2012
Associate Degree - Nursing
Tri County Technical College