Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Geriatric Nursing settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Lutheran Nursing Home
Cape Girardeau, MO
03.2020 - Current
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
LPN
Life Care of Cape Girardeau
Cape Girardeau, MO
06.2019 - 03.2020
Perform duties as a charge nurse, treatment nurse and med nurse.
Performed wound care per physicians orders, assessing for changes, and reporting changes to the physician to assist in adequate wound healing.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
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.
Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing
Mineral Area College
Park Hills, MO
05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Practical Nursing
Shawnee Community College
Ullin, IL
05-2016
Skills
Medical Documentation
Tracheostomy Care
Compassionate Care
Catheter Care
Health Promotion
Wound Care
Physical Assessment
Staff Supervision
Geriatric Care
Preventive Care
Immunization Administration
Missouri and Illinois Licensed Practical Nurse
Affiliations
I am currently a member of the Student Nursing Organization at Mineral Area College, as I am in their Registered Nursing Program.
Timeline
LPN
Lutheran Nursing Home
03.2020 - Current
LPN
Life Care of Cape Girardeau
06.2019 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Associate Degree of Nursing