Patient-oriented nursing professional with 13 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
Newport News, VA
05.2023 - Current
Coordinated care with medical providers while performing multiple duties including medication administration, medication education, cows and ciwa assessments per protocol and initial intake assessments
Delivered comprehensive care to individuals with substance and alcohol abuse, mental health, and behavior disorders
Worked collaboratively with nurses to facilitate engaging social groups and client activities.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sentara Norfolk General
Norfolk, VA
07.2022 - 05.2023
Executed various tasks as an emergency room nurse including medication administration, vitals monitoring, assessments, IV placement and therapy as well as foley insertion and wound care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pyramid Healthcare
Newport News, VA
05.2020 - 07.2022
Coordinated care with medical providers while performing multiple duties including medication administration, medication education, cows and ciwa assessments per protocol and initial intake assessments
Delivered comprehensive care to individuals with substance and alcohol abuse, mental health, and behavior disorders
Worked collaboratively with nurses to facilitate engaging social groups and client activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health System
Newport News, VA
02.2020 - 08.2021
Demonstrated adaptability by seamlessly transitioning between various units at Riverside RMG.
Job responsibilities encompassed administering medications, performing injections and venipuncture, documenting in EPIC, assisting providers with various procedures, rooming patients, conducting triage, managing medication refills, and handling in-basket tasks.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Velocity Urgent Care
Williamsburg, VA
03.2019 - 02.2020
Performed various duties including lab specimen collections, splints application, wound care, phlebotomy procedures, IV hydration administration, electronic medical record (EMR) documentation, medication administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital
Virginia Beach, VA
06.2018 - 09.2019
Demonstrated expertise in providing quality healthcare on the medical surgical unit
Provided supervision to non-licensed staff, ensuring smooth navigation of tasks and precise input of data into the electronic medical system
Utilized critical thinking skills to prioritize patient safety and effectively implement the plan of care.
Administered medications, assessed patients, and provided intravenous therapy while collecting specimens.
Skilled at accurately performing NG tube placement, foley insertions, and wound care treatments
Monitored IV fluids, antibiotics, blood transfusion, and critical drips.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health Systems
Newport News, VA
03.2015 - 06.2018
Collaborated with the staffing resources department in various departments of Riverside Health Systems, including Behavioral Health, Acute Rehab, Lifelong health, Acute Care, Clinics, Mental Health, Adult day services, Home Health and Care management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
Norfolk, VA
07.2014 - 03.2015
Effectively administered prescribed medications and initiated intravenous fluids. Diligently monitored patients, accurately updating their charts to reflect any changes in condition. Maintained steady communication with healthcare team regarding observed changes.
Administered essential patient care services and treatments, encompassing tasks such as vital sign monitoring and wound care
Collected various samples from patients, including blood, urine, and sputum to perform routine laboratory tests
Provided oversight and guidance to a team of nurses' aides and assistants
Monitored and documented food and fluid intake
Delivered care to patients experiencing mental disorders, alcohol withdrawal, and substance abuse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Francis Nursing Center
Newport News, VA
11.2012 - 05.2014
Collaborated with healthcare professionals to evaluate patient requirements, devise care strategies, and execute interventions.
Supervised nurse aides
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes and collaborated with healthcare team members for effective decision-making.
Assisted patients in personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and maintaining hygiene
Monitored, recorded, and reported patients' condition symptoms and changes
Maintained accurate documentation of patients' medical information and vital signs
Ensured accurate medication administration.
Education
Associate in Science (AS) in Registered Nursing -
Tidewater Community College
05.2024
High school diploma in Nursing -
ECPI University
Skills
Quick learner
LPN
Tube Feeding
Medication Administration
EMR Systems
Nursing
Vital Signs
Venipuncture
Experience Administering Injections
Triage
Epic
Substance abuse
Detox
Intake Experience
Behavioral Health
Crisis Intervention
Phlebotomy
Management
Caregiving
Supervising Experience
Certification
Drug screen certified
LPN
LVN
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
PN, 09/01/23, VA
Personal Information
Relocation: Virginia, Free State
Title: Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN
Pyramid Healthcare Solutions
05.2023 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Sentara Norfolk General
07.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pyramid Healthcare
05.2020 - 07.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health System
02.2020 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Velocity Urgent Care
03.2019 - 02.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sentara Virginia Beach Hospital
06.2018 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Health Systems
03.2015 - 06.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lake Taylor Transitional Care Hospital
07.2014 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
St Francis Nursing Center
11.2012 - 05.2014
Associate in Science (AS) in Registered Nursing -
Tidewater Community College
High school diploma in Nursing -
ECPI University
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