Patrice Puritt
Micanopy,FL
Summary
Adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in pediatric behavioral health and retirement home care. Known for calm bedside support, medication safety, and strong communication with patients and care teams. Focused on supporting care plans, monitoring vital signs, and maintaining safe, respectful care environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Square Retirement Home
Waynesboro, Virginia
02.2026 - Current
- Administered medications according to retirement home schedules and physician orders.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Documented resident care notes in charts and shift reports.
- Supported care plans through routine observations and nursing communication.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
- Responded to resident needs with calm, respectful bedside support.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Licensed Pricatical Nurse
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
Staunton, Virginia
11.2023 - 11.2025
- Delivered nursing care for adolescents in residential behavioral health setting.
- Administered medications and monitored reactions on child and adolescent units.
- Documented patient assessments in electronic health records.
- Completed safety checks and observed behavioral changes during shifts.
- Responded to crisis situations using de-escalation and nursing interventions.
- Educated patients and families on medications, routines, and discharge instructions.
- Maintained infection control and unit safety standards in pediatric care.
- Recorded patient condition, vital signs, recovery progress, and medication side effects.
- Supported treatment plans with physicians, therapists, and care teams.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Ensured that all documentation was accurate and up-to-date according to established guidelines.
- Responded quickly and effectively in emergency situations utilizing advanced life saving skills when needed.
- Updated charts throughout shifts with current, accurate information to maintain strict recordkeeping standards.
- Collaborated with doctors to plan post-treatment home care and prevent return hospitalization.
- Created, implemented and evaluated patient care plans with medical team.
- Stocked clinical workstations and procedure rooms with necessary supplies.
- Monitored diet, physical activity, behaviors, and other patient factors to assess conditions and adjust treatment plans.
- Prepared medical equipment and tools to aid physician during examination and treatment of patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Health and Rehab
Gainesville, Florida
06.2022 - 08.2023
- Monitored resident vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications according to retirement home schedules and physician orders.
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, and daily personal care.
- Supported care plans through routine observations and nursing communication.
- Documented resident care notes in charts and shift reports.
- Coordinated meal assistance and mobility support for retirement home residents.
- Maintained clean, safe resident rooms and common care areas.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Student Nurse
Rasmussen school of Nursing
Ocala , FL
10.2020 - 04.2022
- Collected vital signs during Rasmussen School of Nursing clinical rotations.
- Assisted patients with hygiene and daily comfort care.
- Documented assessments in Rasmussen School of Nursing patient records.
- Supported nurses with medication preparation and safe administration checks.
- Followed infection control procedures across Rasmussen School of Nursing units.
- Communicated patient needs clearly with instructors and care teams.
- Assisted with care plans during Rasmussen School of Nursing clinical practice.
- Performed physical exams and collected vital signs for assigned patients.
Education
Practical Nursing Diploma
Rasmussen School Of Nursing
Ocala, FL04-2022
GED -
Marion Technical Insistute
Ocala, FL05-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- EHR charting
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Care coordination
- Patient care
- Medication safety
- Clinical documentation
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- Care planning
- Verbal and written communication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Summit Square Retirement Home
02.2026 - Current
Licensed Pricatical Nurse
Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents
11.2023 - 11.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Magnolia Health and Rehab
06.2022 - 08.2023
Student Nurse
Rasmussen school of Nursing
10.2020 - 04.2022
Practical Nursing Diploma
Rasmussen School Of Nursing
GED -
Marion Technical Insistute