Selina Epps
Jasper,GA
Summary
Fully qualified and credentialed LPN with 24 years of progressive healthcare experience. Knowledgeable about nursing practices and techniques, as well as typical patient behaviors and triaging standards. Certified in Phlebotomy and Wound Care.
Overview
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Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
Jasper, GA
2023 - Current
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds.
- Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient blood pressure and heart.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate effective patient care delivery systems.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to SNF policies and procedures.
- Educated patients on conditions, medications and self-care skills.
- Delivered emotional, psychological and spiritual support to patients and families to promote compassionate environment.
Assisted Care Giver
Veterans Affairs
Atlanta, GA
2022 - 2023
- Assisted veteran in preparing forms, documents and applications for benefits.
- Supported claimants in obtaining admission to outpatient treatments, pharmacy items and equipment.
- Administered medication to patient according to strict schedules.
- Utilized data and experience to coordinate patient care and rehabilitation.
- Tracked patient care and followed through to provide service effectiveness.
- Advocated for client to resolve medical or personal crises.
LPN Charge Nurse/LPN Unit Manager
Grandview Health Care
Jasper, GA
2016 - 2022
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- 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.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Assisted in the development of nursing staff by providing guidance, direction, education and support.
- Provided direct patient care including assessments, treatments, medication administration and documentation.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
- Coordinated shift schedules and assigned duties to LPNs and CNAs based on qualifications.
LPN Charge Nurse/Certified Wound Care Nurse
Pruitt Health Care
Jasper, GA
2013 - 2016
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Developed strategies for improving quality of care standards within the unit or department.
- Educated patients on wound and disease self-management techniques.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
LPN Charge Nurse
Wildwood Health Care Center
Talking Rock, GA
2011 - 2013
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in 60-bed SNF.
LPN Private Caregiver
Self Employed
Ball Ground, GA
2007 - 2011
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patient and her family.
- Instructed patient and her family about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the home ensuring adequate stock is always available.
LPN
Cherokee Family Medical Center
Woodstock, GA
2005 - 2007
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- 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.
LPN
Marietta Dermatology & The Skin Cancer Center
Marietta, GA
2002 - 2005
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment 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 patients' calls to determine how to assist.
LPN
Georgia Dermatology Skin Cancer Center
Milledgeville, GA
2000 - 2002
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Student LPN/Staff LPN
Georgia War Veterans Home
Milledgeville, GA
1999 - 2000
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering PTSD
Education
Wound Care Nurse/ Tx Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare Continuing Education
Jasper, GA01-2015
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Milledgeville, GA01-2000
Phlebotomy Tech
Medical Educational Development/Oconee Regional
Milledgeville, GA01-1998
Skills
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention
- Quality Improvement
- Patient counseling and support
- Emergency Care
- Geriatric Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing operations supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Physical assessments
- Medication Administration
- Medical chart management
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Home Health Care
- Patient Triage
- Post Operative Care
- Patient Needs Assessment
- Community health
- Healthcare regulations
- Workflow Coordination
- Procedure Support
- Care Plan Development
- Policy compliance
Certification
CPR/ AED/ BLS Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare
2023 - Current
Assisted Care Giver
Veterans Affairs
2022 - 2023
LPN Charge Nurse/LPN Unit Manager
Grandview Health Care
2016 - 2022
LPN Charge Nurse/Certified Wound Care Nurse
Pruitt Health Care
2013 - 2016
LPN Charge Nurse
Wildwood Health Care Center
2011 - 2013
LPN Private Caregiver
Self Employed
2007 - 2011
LPN
Cherokee Family Medical Center
2005 - 2007
LPN
Marietta Dermatology & The Skin Cancer Center
2002 - 2005
LPN
Georgia Dermatology Skin Cancer Center
2000 - 2002
Student LPN/Staff LPN
Georgia War Veterans Home
1999 - 2000
Wound Care Nurse/ Tx Nurse
Pruitt Healthcare Continuing Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Central Georgia Technical College
Phlebotomy Tech
Medical Educational Development/Oconee Regional
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