Licensed Practical Nurse with 12 years of experience in clinical settings providing care to diverse populations. Desire to utilize my expertise as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Embassy Of Winchester
Canal Winchester, OH
12.2020 - Current
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.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Violet Springs Health Campus
07.2020 - 12.2020
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds and provided treatments.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Matrix to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winchester Care and Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 06.2020
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.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
n/a - Registered Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hocking College
Nelsonville, OH
2012
State Tested Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant
Frontier Health Care Services
Reynoldsburg, OH
2009
Skills
Strong clinical judgment
High level of autonomy
Skilled at prioritizing/managing deadlines
In-depth knowledge of PointClickCare
Ability to work under pressure
High quality performance and service
Motivated to develop ideas and enhance processes
Outstanding customer service
Professional bedside manner
Patient and family advocacy
Patient and family focused
Understanding disease processes
Excellent wound vac application
Diabetes management and treatment
Proper catheter insertion/removal
IV certified
Tracheotomy care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Embassy Of Winchester
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Violet Springs Health Campus
07.2020 - 12.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Winchester Care and Rehabilitation
05.2012 - 06.2020
n/a - Registered Nursing
Hocking College
Practical Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Hocking College
State Tested Nursing Assistant - Nursing Assistant