Shannon Prescott
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate LPN recognized for productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in patient assessment, wound care, and medication administration, ensuring high standards of care. Excels in communication, teamwork, and adaptability, vital for navigating fast-paced healthcare environments and fostering positive patient outcomes.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Correctional Officer
City Of Philadelphia Prisons
Philadelphia, PA
10.2009 - Current
- Responded to emergency situations such as riots or disturbances with appropriate force measures.
- Prepared detailed reports documenting all relevant information related to daily operations at the correctional facility.
- Monitored daily activities to identify and manage suspicious behavior, improper conduct, and signs of conflict.
- Processed inmate intake and re-assignment by completing paperwork, conducting searches and recording fingerprints.
- Detected potential threats and quickly defused conflicts.
- Trained new correctional officers on facility procedures, safety protocols, and the ethical treatment of inmates.
- Employed de-escalation techniques, verbal commands, and physical and mechanical restraints to address unruly inmates.
EKG Monitor Technician
Cardionet
Conshohocken, PA
02.2007 - 12.2008
- Performed quality control checks on all equipment used in performing EKGs ensuring accuracy of readings taken from patients.
- Reported any abnormal results or findings to physicians for further evaluation and diagnosis.
- Maintained and operated EKG monitoring equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
- Obtained accurate lead placements for EKG recordings of the heart's electrical activity.
- Performed equipment diagnostics, troubleshooting and evaluations.
- Provided excellent customer service by effectively communicating with patients, families, staff and staff in other hospital departments.
Education
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ07-2025
Associate of Arts - Health Care Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA05-2020
Skills
- Patient care
- Medical documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Medication administration
- Emergency response
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare coordination
- Crisis management
- Wound care and irrigation
- Intake control
- Adaptable
- Patient-focused care
- Time management
- Medical ethics
- Attention to detail
- Continuous improvement
- Multitasking capacity
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Correctional Officer
City Of Philadelphia Prisons
10.2009 - Current
EKG Monitor Technician
Cardionet
02.2007 - 12.2008
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Associate of Arts - Health Care Studies
Community College of Philadelphia
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