Dedicated and disciplined Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) graduate of the United States Army 68C program. Enthusiastic about bringing strong clinical skills and demanding real-life experience to a civilian or military medical facility. Proficient in patient assessment, medication administration, and electronic health records.
· Provided direct and indirect nursing care to 100 patients and families in route/preoperative situations under the supervision of a registered nurse.
· Recorded patient medical history within the electronic medical record system Genesis.
· Sterilized, cleaned, and organized instruments and equipment.
· Instructed patients on medication regimen, diagnostic testing, and procedures according to the physician's medical plan.
· Provided healthcare services for 3 hospitals within a 50-mile radius.
· Surgery circulator for the ophthalmic procedures within the operating room (OR).
· Maintained a sterile field.
· Obtained lab specimens.
· Educated patients and their families are safe for their condition.
· Collaborated closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to coordinate care plans, communicate patient needs, and support overall treatment goals.
· Assisted in cleaning, irrigating, and dressing burn wounds according to protocol. This included applying topical agents, changing dressings, and monitoring for signs of infection.
· Administered prescribed pain medications, monitored for side effects, and documented pain levels. They also assisted with positioning to reduce discomfort and prevent contractures
· Followed strict infection control procedures and assisted in escharotomy or fasciotomy procedures when ordered
· Assisted with feeding infants, which may include tube feeding or bottle feeding, depending on the infant's condition
· Autonomic dysreflexia prevention
· Bowel & Bladder Program Implementation
· Operated and maintained advanced neonatal equipment, including incubators, phototherapy units, and infusion pumps.
· Conduct initial and ongoing patient assessments, observe changes in condition, and report significant findings to RNs or physicians for timely intervention.
Multistate License 06/2026
Basic Lifesaver Support 07/2025-07/2026
Advanced Life Support 05/2026-05/2028