Musician and LPN with experience working in substance abuse treatment. Seeking full-time day shift position with limited weekend availability.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Musician- Singer, Song-writer, Guitar Player
Self-Employed at Rusty Speicher Guitar and Vocals/Frontman for the Band, Dirty Dogz
08.1997 - Current
Performer all over Central Pennsylvania.
Able to perform multiple types of musical genres
Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
Built networks with local musicians to provide session support for gigs and events.
Produced and recorded studio albums for various musical acts and genres.
Taught private guitar lessons, adapting tuition to ages and skill levels.
LPN
LHC Nason Home Health
05.2025 - Current
Home nursing visits for home bound patients
LPN (FT Oct 2022-May 2025) (PRN May 2025-present)
Cove Forge Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Night shift LPN on drug and alcohol detox.
Managed patient medication administration and vital signs monitoring, ensuring safe and effective treatment delivery and admissions.
Acquired in-depth knowledge of drug and alcohol detoxification procedures, building expertise in various healthcare roles, including addiction treatment and mental health.
LPN–Nurse Supervisor
Homewood in Martinsburg
10.2012 - 10.2022
Passing medications, taking vital signs, providing patient treatments per physician orders, lab draws, injections, catheter care, feeding tubes, tracheostomy care, COVID-19 testing, palliative care, electronic documentation, communication with physicians, families, and other healthcare professionals.
Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols and procedures, demonstrating a strong understanding of medication administration best practices.
Performed a variety of patient treatments as directed by physicians, ensuring the delivery of quality care while maintaining patients' comfort and dignity, highlighting adaptability and keen attention to detail.
Collected lab samples accurately and efficiently, following proper procedures and ensuring sample integrity, demonstrating a thorough understanding of lab collection protocols.
Provided catheter care expertly, maintaining hygiene and infection control measures, ensuring patient comfort and minimizing complication risks.
Managed feeding tubes effectively, maintaining patients' nutrition and hydration levels, ensuring proper care and monitoring, and demonstrating proficiency in tube care techniques.
Delivered tracheostomy care, ensuring airway patency and patient safety, demonstrating advanced clinical skills and a strong commitment to patient well-being.
Executed COVID-19 testing procedures, ensuring patient safety and adhering to protocols, demonstrating a commitment to patient health and public safety.
Maintained accurate and detailed documentation of patient care, including medication administration, vital signs, treatments, and observations, demonstrating a strong commitment to accountability and communication.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC)
08.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
Somerset High School
06.1995
Skills
Experience working in substance abuse treatment
Licensed LPN
Original songwriter
Vocalist
Guitar Player
Mentoring artists
Special performances
Broad range of musical styles
Extensive performance background
Improvising songs
Musical coaching
Adhering to schedules
Songwriting and lyric development
Tuning
Teaching experience
Rehearsing
Private lessons
Soloing
Timeline
LPN
LHC Nason Home Health
05.2025 - Current
LPN (FT Oct 2022-May 2025) (PRN May 2025-present)
Cove Forge Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
LPN–Nurse Supervisor
Homewood in Martinsburg
10.2012 - 10.2022
Musician- Singer, Song-writer, Guitar Player
Self-Employed at Rusty Speicher Guitar and Vocals/Frontman for the Band, Dirty Dogz
08.1997 - Current
High School Diploma - undefined
Somerset High School
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Greater Altoona Career and Technology Center (GACTC)