Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center
Tazewell, TN
07.2010 - Current
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Implemented infection control procedures to maintain a safe environment.
Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hancock Manor Nursing Home
Sneedville, TN
09.2008 - 05.2010
Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
Assisted residents with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
Answered call lights promptly and responded to patient needs accordingly.
Maintained cleanliness and organization in resident care areas.
Education
License Practical Nurse - License Practical Nurse Program
Tennessee College of Applied Technology
Morristown , TN
04.2009 - 05.2010
Hancock County High School
Sneedville, TN
Skills
Medication administration
Vital sign monitoring
Clinical documentation
Infection control
Wound management
Patient education
Geriatric management
Critical thinking
Patient relations
Communication
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Claiborne Health and Rehabilitation Center
07.2010 - Current
License Practical Nurse - License Practical Nurse Program