Ruth Hargrove-Eason
Green Cove Springs,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong worth ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 20 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in multiple settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Pain Management
Vigilant Health
Jacksonville, FL
07.2017 - 02.2024
- Assisted providers including scheduling, refills, patient intake, coordinating with staff for issues with patients pain medication. maintained accurate medical records, obtained contracts. physician scribe.
- Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
LPN Cart Nurse
Consulate Health Care
Orange Park, FL
11.2016 - 07.2017
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Consulate Health Care
Orange Park, FL
09.2016 - 07.2017
- Maintained a clean environment for wound treatment by following established procedures for sterilization of instruments and equipment.
- Reported abnormal findings to physician for further evaluation or intervention.
- Provided education to nursing staff members regarding best practices related to wound healing processes.
- Conducted wound assessments for patients and documented information.
- Educated patients and family members on cleaning and dressing wounds and identifying signs of infection.
LPN Office Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Swedesboro, NJ
11.2015 - 06.2016
- Utilized various computer software programs proficiently in order to document patient data.
- Inoculated and vaccinated patients to immunize against communicable diseases.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Answered telephones promptly and courteously while scheduling appointments for patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Vineland, NJ
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
LPN Hospice Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Vineland, NJ
02.2012 - 06.2016
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
LPN
Southgate Health Care Center
Carneys Point, NJ
10.2004 - 02.2012
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Cumberland County Technical Education Center
Rosenhayn NJ09-2004
Skills
- Data Entry
- Time Management
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Data Management
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Organization
- Problem Resolution
- Self-Directed
- Relationship Building
- Verbal Communication
- Written Communication
- Social Perceptiveness
Accomplishments
- US Army Veteran
Timeline
LPN Pain Management
Vigilant Health
07.2017 - 02.2024
LPN Cart Nurse
Consulate Health Care
11.2016 - 07.2017
LPN Wound Care Nurse
Consulate Health Care
09.2016 - 07.2017
LPN Office Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
11.2015 - 06.2016
LPN Field Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
02.2012 - 06.2016
LPN Hospice Nurse
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
02.2012 - 06.2016
LPN
Southgate Health Care Center
10.2004 - 02.2012
LPN - Nursing
Cumberland County Technical Education Center
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