Rheannon Valentin
LPN
Cookeville,TN
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 19 years of experience in various healthcare settings. Well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information, monitoring medical conditions, administering medications and treatments, and providing detail-oriented documentation. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Centurion- Bledsoe County Correctional Complex
Pikeville, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Mentored junior nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient outcomes.
- Implemented best practices for infection control, ensuring a safe healthcare environment.
- 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.
LPN
Preferred Home Healthcare
Toms River, NJ
08.2022 - 07.2023
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
LPN
The Plastic Surgery Center
Linwood, NJ
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Sterilized medical equipment and supplies with germicides, sterilizers and autoclaves.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPN
Towne Agency- Piner Elementary School
Lakewood, NJ
09.2020 - 10.2020
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
LPN
Seacrest Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Little Egg Harbor, NJ
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
LPN
Genesis At Whiting Healthcare Center
Whiting, NJ
04.2017 - 09.2018
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
LPN
Manahawkin Urgent Care- Urgent Care Now
Manahawkin, NJ
04.2012 - 05.2017
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
LPN
Leisure Chateau Care & Rehabilitation Center
Lakewood, NJ
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
LPN
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
Toms River, NJ
10.2013 - 10.2014
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
LPN
Leisure Chateau Care & Rehabilitation Center
Lakewood, NJ
06.2009 - 10.2013
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
LPN
Kensington Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Toms River, NJ
09.2007 - 06.2009
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
Education
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ocean County Vocational Technical School
Toms River, NJ07-2006
Skills
Emergency Response
Wound Care
Clinical Documentation
Physical Assessment
Direct Patient Care
Medication Dispensing
Patient Triaging
Immunization Administration
Vital Signs
Counting Narcotics
TN Licensed Practical Nurse
Certification
- Current CPR certification
Military Service
- Honorable Discharge from the United State Marine Corp
Additional Information
- References Available Upon Request
Education and Training
other
Timeline
LPN
Centurion- Bledsoe County Correctional Complex
10.2023 - Current
LPN
Preferred Home Healthcare
08.2022 - 07.2023
LPN
The Plastic Surgery Center
10.2020 - 07.2023
LPN
Towne Agency- Piner Elementary School
09.2020 - 10.2020
LPN
Seacrest Village Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2018 - 03.2020
LPN
Genesis At Whiting Healthcare Center
04.2017 - 09.2018
LPN
Leisure Chateau Care & Rehabilitation Center
10.2014 - 04.2017
LPN
Rose Garden Healthcare Center
10.2013 - 10.2014
LPN
Manahawkin Urgent Care- Urgent Care Now
04.2012 - 05.2017
LPN
Leisure Chateau Care & Rehabilitation Center
06.2009 - 10.2013
LPN
Kensington Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
09.2007 - 06.2009
LPN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Ocean County Vocational Technical School