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
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bizzell
01.2024 - 04.2024
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Washoe County School District
11.2014 - 07.2021
Driving to do procedure.
Documentation
Charting
G-tube feedings- via pump, bolus, checking Micky Button
Diabetic care- calculating carb ratios, checking blood glucose, inputting information in insulin pump
Trach care- Suctioning, cleaning stoma, changing Trach if needed.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Home Health
The Hawthorne Group
01.2011 - 01.2014
Home health care for Vent dependent patients.
Grocery shopping for patient
Setting doctors’ appointments.
Cooking and preparing food.
Hygiene care
Vitals
Documentation
Trach Care
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Children’s Clinic
01.2010 - 01.2011
Rooming patients
Vitals
Vaccines
Charting
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Office Manager
Pro Design Group
01.2007 - 02.2010
Handled sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality of company documents and personnel records.
Provided exceptional customer service when addressing client inquiries or concerns via phone calls or email correspondence.
Coordinated office events and meetings, ensuring timely execution and optimal scheduling for all participants.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Maintained accurate financial records by reconciling accounts payable/receivable transactions regularly to ensure balanced budgets.
Oversaw office inventory activities by ordering and requisitions and stocking and shipment receiving.