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Rebecca Blevins
LPN
Kingsport,TN
Work Preference
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Creekside Behavior Health, excelling in medication administration and patient care planning. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through comprehensive assessments and effective communication. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while fostering trust with patients and families.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
2
2
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
The Village of Allendale
08.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with patient care standards.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient responses for safety.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
LPN/CM
Creekside Behavior Health
01.2023 - 08.2025
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
LPN Office Nurse
Frontier Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
LPN Corrections Nurse
Centurion
05.2014 - 01.2022
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted in emergency situations, providing critical first-response care while adhering to strict safety protocols.
- Fostered positive relationships with correctional officers and other facility staff to promote a collaborative approach to inmate healthcare.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Reduced health risks within the correctional facility through diligent infection control practices and thorough patient education.
- Completed thorough intake assessments on newly admitted inmates, identifying urgent medical needs and initiating prompt interventions.
- Developed strong rapport with inmates, fostering trust and open communication for effective healthcare delivery.
- Complied with all security regulations within prison system and administered care in safest possible environment.
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Northeast State Community College
Blountville, TN05-2027
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Documentation accuracy
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
Certification
- CPR Training -
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
You are never too old to be what you might have been.
George Eliot
Interests
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
The Village of Allendale
08.2025 - Current
LPN/CM
Creekside Behavior Health
01.2023 - 08.2025
LPN Office Nurse
Frontier Health
01.2022 - 01.2023
LPN Corrections Nurse
Centurion
05.2014 - 01.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Northeast State Community College