East Carolina University Health Systems, Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
Elizabeth City,NC
1
Certification
13
years of professional experience
Knowledgeable Licensed Practical Nurse with deep understanding of patient care and medical procedures. Successfully managed diverse patient needs in various healthcare settings, ensuring high-quality care and patient satisfaction. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years 10 Months
Wellpath | 08.2013 - 06.2024
Functioned in multiple roles including Charge Nurse, Pharmacy Manager, Sick Call Nurse, Chronic Care Nurse, Clinic Nurse, Medical Housing/Infirmary Nurse, Staff Scheduling Manager, Intake Nurse to support diverse patient care needs
Task to complete: pass medications, conduct diabetic medication pass, wound care, lab specimen collection and processing, respond to medical emergencies as identified by the security staff, and carry out provider orders, work in the infirmary in absence of a Registered Nurse, provide testimony to the city Magistrate in the case that a patient is in need of a court ordered inpatient psychiatric care.
Equipment used: nebulizer machine, glucometer, oxygen tank, and EKG machine.
Provided supplemental staffing across Correct Care Solutions/Wellpath facilities, ensuring continuity of care and support during high-demand periods
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 9 Months
Southern Health Partners | 11.2024 - Current
Administered medications, conducted diabetic medication passes, performed wound care, collected and processed lab specimens, responded to medical emergencies identified by security staff, carried out provider orders, managed nurse sick calls, monitored detox/withdrawal, and completed intake histories and physicals
Provide supplemental staffing to various facilities as needed
Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team for timely intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
4 Years 10 Months
East Carolina University Health Systems, Roanoke-Chowan Hospital | 10.2021 - Current
Provide care to patients admitted to the ICU in need of intensive or intermediate care that cannot be admitted to the regular medical/surgical unit.
Floated between hospital units to support staffing requirements during high-demand periods.
Respond as the ACLS provider to Medical Response Team and Code Blue pages if needed by other medical units
Complete various medication titrations per the Providers orders and as dictated per protocol, contact the Provider to notify of a patient's change in medical status
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
1 Year 6 Months
Sentara Healthcare, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital | 04.2022 - 10.2023
Provided care to patients admitted to the Medical/Surgical Units as a resource pool staff member.
Provide care to patients in various states of health and healing admitted to a Level 1 Trauma center.
Completed nursing tasks according to provider orders and established protocols as ordered by the Provider and as dictated per protocol.
Education
General Education Diploma
Oscar F. Smith High School | Chesapeake, VA | 01-2001
Practical Nursing Diploma
Chesapeake Center for Science and Technology | Chesapeake, VA | 04-2004
Skills
Direct patient care
Medication management
Medication distribution
Vital signs monitoring
Wound care
Patient assessments
Emergency response
Infection control
Clinical documentation
Clinical judgment
EMR / EHR
Patient education
HIPAA compliance
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse, 91460, North Carolina, expires 04/30/2027
Basic Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 06/30/2028
Advanced Cardiac Life Support, American Heart Association, expires 06/30/2028
Certified Correctional Health Professional, NCCHP, expires 05/30/2027
IS-200, FEMA Emergency Management Institute, Issued 02/2008
IS-100b, FEMA Emergency Management Institute, Issued 02/2014
PREA: Medical Health Care for Sexual Assault Victims in a Confinement Setting, National Institute of Corrections, Issued 05/2015
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners
11.2024 - CurrentRead More
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Sentara Healthcare, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
04.2022 - 10.2023Read More
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
East Carolina University Health Systems, Roanoke-Chowan Hospital
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