Nicole Rogers
Elizabethtown,NC
Summary
I have worked in healthcare for over 21 years. I love working with people and taking care of them. I will provide quality care, and emotional support for my patients.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
Elizabethtown, NC
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
- 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.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Nursing Assistant 2
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
Elizabethtown, NC
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
Nursing Assistant 2
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
Fayetteville , NC
11.2014 - 01.2019
- Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - License Practical Nurse
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC05-2023
Associate in General Education - General Education
Bladen Community College
Dublin, NC07-2017
High School Diploma -
East Bladen High School
Elizabethtown, NC05-1995
Skills
- Tracheostomy Care
- Post Operative Care
- Diabetes management
- Health Promotion
- Nursing Ethics
- Compassionate Care
- Medical Documentation
- Disease Prevention
- Vital signs monitoring
- Hospice Care
- Geriatric Nursing
- Home healthcare
- Rehabilitation Nursing
- Emergency Response
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Direct Patient Care
- ADL Assistance
- Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- Counting narcotics
- HIPAA Compliance
Timeline
LPN
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
09.2023 - Current
Nursing Assistant 2
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
01.2020 - 09.2023
Nursing Assistant 2
Cape Fear Valley Hospital
11.2014 - 01.2019
Diploma in Nursing - License Practical Nurse
Bladen Community College
Associate in General Education - General Education
Bladen Community College
High School Diploma -
East Bladen High School