Racquel Zimmerman
Jackson,MI
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 10 years of healthcare experience in hospital and long-term care settings. Currently working in the Emergency Department providing patient care in a high-acuity environment. Graduating May 2026 with an Associate Degree in Nursing from Kellogg Community College and seeking to transition into a Registered Nurse role through an RN residency program.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Department
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI
08.2025 - Current
- Perform patient assessments and monitor vital signs
- Administer medications and initiate IV therapy
- Assist with emergency procedures and patient stabilization
- Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Document care in Epic electronic medical records
Unit Clerk – Joint Replacement Unit
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI
02.2023 - 08.2025
- Perform administrative and clerical duties to support the Joint Replacement Unit.
- Coordinate patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Answer multi-line phones and communicate with physicians, nurses, and interdisciplinary teams.
- Maintain accurate electronic medical records and facilitate prompt patient care documentation.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
Jackson, MI
01.2016 - 01.2023
- Provided daily care to inpatients including bathing, feeding, ambulation, and toileting assistance.
- Obtained vital signs and reported abnormalities to nursing staff.
- Ensured patient comfort, dignity, and safety throughout hospitalization.
- Documented care activities in Epic and assisted in unit workflow coordination.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, Michigan05-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Kellogg Community College
Battle Creek, Michigan05-2025
Skills
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Medication administration
- IV therapy initiation
- Phlebotomy and specimen collection
- Epic electronic medical record documentation
- Interdisciplinary teamwork and communication
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse – State of Michigan (2025)
- Certified Nursing Assistant – State of Michigan
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse – Emergency Department
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
08.2025 - Current
Unit Clerk – Joint Replacement Unit
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
02.2023 - 08.2025
Certified Nursing Assistant
Henry Ford Allegiance Health
01.2016 - 01.2023
Associate Degree in Nursing - ADN
Kellogg Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma -
Kellogg Community College