Rebecca Chewning
Old Town,FL
Summary
Compassionate LPN with extensive experience in many areas. Skilled in medication administration, clinical nursing judgement, and direct patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient well-being through empathetic care and effective communication. Adept at emergency response and critical thinking, ensuring optimal health outcomes in diverse settings. Committed to patient-centered care and continuous improvement.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Ayers Health And Rehabilitation
Trenton, FL
01.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vitals for optimal health outcomes.
- Provided compassionate support to patients, enhancing emotional well-being and comfort.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure continuity of care and effective communication.
- Educated patients and families on health management and self-care techniques.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records for compliance and tracking.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Centurion
Cross City Correctional Institution
11.2022 - 01.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Educated patients on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Conducted health assessments and documented findings accurately in medical records.
- Provided support during emergency situations, ensuring timely interventions occurred.
- Provided emergency care to inmates by responding promptly to medical emergencies within the facility.
- Educated inmates about their health conditions and self-care routines for better disease management.
- Prevented potential health crises by conducting thorough screenings during intake processes for new inmates.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses.
- Stabilized prisoners suffering from falls, stab wounds or other injuries prior to hospital transfer.
- Treated variety of illnesses affecting offenders in close quarters.
- Enhanced patient care by administering medications and treatments to inmates as prescribed.
- Performed triage on incoming patients and determined severity of injuries and illnesses.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
CNA
Cross City Rehab
Cross City, FL
10.2015 - 04.2020
- Provided compassionate patient care, assisting with daily living activities and ensuring comfort.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in mobility support, facilitating safe transfers and promoting patient independence.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.
CNA
3D Medical Staffing
Lake City, FL
07.2013 - 12.2014
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Practical Nursing
Big Bend Technical College
Perry, FL06-2021
High School Diploma -
Hendrick Hudson High School
Montrose, NY06-2001
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Emergency response
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Critical thinking
- Adaptable and flexible
- Dementia knowledge and care
Accomplishments
Practical Nursing diploma Big Bend Technical College -June 2021- graduated with honors
Certification
AHA BLS, IV Therapy
Timeline
LPN
Ayers Health And Rehabilitation
01.2026 - Current
LPN
Centurion
11.2022 - 01.2026
CNA
Cross City Rehab
10.2015 - 04.2020
CNA
3D Medical Staffing
07.2013 - 12.2014
Practical Nursing
Big Bend Technical College
High School Diploma -
Hendrick Hudson High School