Paula Chavez
Taunton,MA
Summary
Enthusiastic professional, motivated to work with patients, families and care teams efficiently. Friendly, adaptable and collaborative professional successful devising satisfying solutions to complex problems. Dedicated and meticulous professional bringing more than 30 years of experience in various settings. Well-versed in managing supplies, fields and aseptic techniques. Proficient in HIPAA, facility standards and competent in operating in high-volume, high-stress settings.
LPN License: LN102381
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Health Technician/Phlebotomist Technician
Veterans Administration Hospital
08.2006 - Current
Phlebotomist/IV placement on high volume acute care IV team. Circulating tech sterile bedside PICC placement.
Medical Transcriptionist
Presbyterian Hospital
01.1999 - 05.2001
- Expertly transcribed medical reports for variety of physicians in hospital setting.
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
United States Navy, USN
01.1988 - 01.1999
- Provided leadership, delegation, and exceptional medical service in high-pressure situations.
- Provided emergency medical care and conducted physical exams and interviews to gain medical history and relevant health data.
- Assisted in medical examinations, treatments and procedures for diverse conditions and patient populations.
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Bristol Plymouth PN Program
Taunton, MA06.2023
Skills
Immunizations
Oxygen Therapy
Suturing
Care of the newborn
Helicopter Safety (Life Flight)
Certification
CPR - RQI current
Alzheimer's Training (Nov2021)
Stop the Bleed (Jan 2023)
Timeline
Health Technician/Phlebotomist Technician
Veterans Administration Hospital
08.2006 - Current
Medical Transcriptionist
Presbyterian Hospital
01.1999 - 05.2001
Hospital Corpsman Second Class
United States Navy, USN
01.1988 - 01.1999
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Bristol Plymouth PN Program
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