Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Coastal State Prison
Garden City, GA
06.2021 - 03.2022
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
PCA
Huntsville Hospital Main
Huntsville, AL
01.2020 - 08.2021
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients ac
Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Mental Health Technician
Pinewood Springs
Columbia, TN
10.2020 - 05.2021
Performed scheduled patient safety checks and documented results to establish patients' well-being.
Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
Supported patients needing medical care to relieve patient anxiety and promote positive outcomes.
Production Technician
CalsonicKansei Of North America
Lewisburg, TN
10.1995 - 09.2018
Promptly documented and reported all defective equipment and hazardous conditions.
Inspected equipment and systems to identify issues, immediately reporting problems to repair technicians.
Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Suggested and implemented new ideas to improve quality, reduce cost and support production work environment.
Established and maintained periodic reports to document unit performance, unit efficiency and outages.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
CNA
NHC Transitional Center
Columbia, TN
05.2018 - 07.2018
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
TCAT Shelbyville
Shelbyville, TN
09.2020
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
Fayetteville, TN
05.1988
Skills
Needs Assessment
Care Planning and Modifications
Patient Observation
Procedure Explanation
Medication Administration
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Conditions Reporting
Wound Dressing
Patient Charting
First Aid and CPR
Vital Signs Recording
HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
LPN
Coastal State Prison
06.2021 - 03.2022
Mental Health Technician
Pinewood Springs
10.2020 - 05.2021
PCA
Huntsville Hospital Main
01.2020 - 08.2021
CNA
NHC Transitional Center
05.2018 - 07.2018
Production Technician
CalsonicKansei Of North America
10.1995 - 09.2018
Diploma - Nursing
TCAT Shelbyville
High School Diploma -
Lincoln County High School
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