Paige Hughes
Tahlequah
Summary
Licensed practical nurse with recent BSN graduation, emphasizing patient care and safety. Proficient in medication administration and effective team collaboration. Prepared to enhance healthcare teams by delivering exceptional patient care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cherokee Nation
Tahlequah
03.2024 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient care standards.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Responded to patient calls, assessed concerns, and provided tailored assistance within established facility guidelines.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health record system.
- Collected, monitored and documented patient vital signs.
- Managed cases involving acute illnesses such as colds, flu, infections and injuries requiring urgent attention.
- Assisted with minor medical procedures such as suturing lacerations, splinting of fractures, administering injections, and performing EKGs.
- Cultivated collaborative relationships with healthcare professionals across departments to enhance patient care coordination.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Health System Tahlequah
Tahlequah
09.2023 - 03.2024
- Provided direct nursing care to medical-surgical patients in accordance with the individualized plan of care established by physicians.
- Administered prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques.
- Assessed and monitored patient conditions, including vital signs, nutritional status, pain levels and mental health.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement care plans.
- Identified potential risk factors for complications based on assessment data.
- Performed a variety of treatments such as wound dressing changes, catheterizations, IV insertions and medication administration.
- Responded quickly and effectively to life threatening situations using nursing standards and protocols for treatment.
- Performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation accurately and effectively.
- Provided support during diagnostic procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Evaluated the effectiveness of interventions used in patient's plan of care.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK07-2026
Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center
Tahlequah, OK07-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment and intake
- Vital signs monitoring
- EKG administration
- CPR certification
- Clinical judgment
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Empathy and compassion
Certification
- BLS
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cherokee Nation
03.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northeastern Health System Tahlequah
09.2023 - 03.2024
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Nursing
Indian Capital Technology Center