Nicole Chapman
Hiram,GA
Summary
I am a LPN that is seeking PRN employment. I have been an LPN for a total of 12 years.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Carrollton, GA
11.2020 - Current
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital.
LPN Office Nurse
Wellstar Heath System
Austell, GA
03.2018 - 11.2020
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Prepared and administered vaccines, medications, controlled substances and narcotics as prescribed and sterilized and stored instruments, equipment and supplies.
- Documented all treatments given in accordance with established guidelines.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Prepared specimens for laboratory analysis by labeling correctly according to policies.
LPN Charge Nurse
Delmar Gardens
Smyrna, GA
10.2017 - 12.2018
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
LPN Charge Nurse
William Brennan Jewish Home
Atlanta, GA
06.2015 - 07.2018
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
LPN Charge Nurse
presbyterian village
Austell, GA
06.2015 - 02.2018
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Recorded patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Conducted regular training sessions for new hires or existing staff members on proper clinical procedures or techniques.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Atlanta, GA
11.2014 - 05.2015
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
LPN
heavenscent homecare
Prince George, VA
11.2013 - 10.2014
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
LPN
Continuum Home Health Care
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2013 - 10.2014
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN
ECPI University
Virginia Beach, VA02-2011
Skills
- Physical Assessment
- Health Education
- Family Communication
- Patient Intake
- Wound Care
- Samples Collection
- Writing Reports
- Clinical Documentation
- Direct Patient Care
- Outpatient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Patient Triaging
- Patient Assessments
- Medication Dispensing
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
11.2020 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Wellstar Heath System
03.2018 - 11.2020
LPN Charge Nurse
Delmar Gardens
10.2017 - 12.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
William Brennan Jewish Home
06.2015 - 07.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
presbyterian village
06.2015 - 02.2018
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
11.2014 - 05.2015
LPN
heavenscent homecare
11.2013 - 10.2014
LPN
Continuum Home Health Care
05.2013 - 10.2014
Associate of Science - LPN
ECPI University
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