Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Team Lead
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
05.2022 - Current
Contributed to cost-saving initiatives within the department without compromising the quality of nursing services provided.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Led and mentored 6 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Educated patients to provide information on health promotion and disease prevention.
Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
Reduced medication errors by implementing stringent protocols for medication administration and documentation.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN
Lucas County Sheriff Department
06.2014 - 05.2022
Plans and manages patient care according to each patient's needs
Interviews patients and records their medical history and physical condition
Obtains patient vital signs, including pulse, blood pressure, temperature, and respiration
Provides routine care for patients
Observes patients' health
Reviews medical charts
Accompanies patients to their rooms
Assists physicians and registered nurses
Communicates with patients and their families
Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture, PFT, and Doppler
Prepares specimens for lab courier
Administers medications
Provides wound care.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
LPN
Omnicare
08.2010 - 06.2014
Communicates with patients and their families
Performs standard diagnostic procedures including EKG, phlebotomy, venipuncture