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Shelbi Farmer

Walker,Louisiana

Summary

Seeking an LPN position which will require me to expand my knowledge and experience while providing quality patient care.

Dedicated License Practical Nurse with 5 years experience. 1.5 years in Cardiology/Telemetry and 3 year in the Emergency Department. Proven ability to provide direct patient care in a fast-paced environment. Calm and caring nurse who has the ability to handful stressful situations. 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

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center
Baton Rouge, Louisiana
08.2021 - Current
  • Provide care for up to 4 patients including but not limited to geriatric, pediatric, obstetrical, trauma, and psychiatric patients
  • Monitor patient's condition, vital signs, and cardiac rhythms
  • Administer medications
  • Assisting RNs and providers with care and treatment
  • Use critical thinking skills to prioritize patients and their needs
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.

LPN

Med Pass
Gonzales, Louisiana
05.2021 - Current
  • Administering multiple patient's medications
  • Remaining knowledgeable of all medications being administered
  • Collaborating with providers for all patient care
  • Educating and communicating with patients and family members

LPN Floor Nurse

South Central Regional Medical Center
Laurel, Mississippi
01.2020 - 08.2021
  • Provided direct patient care under the supervision of an MD and RN
  • Provided care for up to 6 patients including but not limited to patients on bipap, post-surgical heart cath patients, and patients on titrating cardiac medications
  • Administered medications, started, and maintained IVs
  • Monitored cardiac rhythms via monitors and EKGs
  • Assisted with patient care needs such and feeding, hygiene, and oral care

Medical Assistant

Children's of Mississippi Specialty Clinic
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
06.2019 - 01.2020
  • Operated under the supervision of the licensed medical staff.
  • Obtained and recorded vital signs.
  • Recording patient's medical history.
  • Performed EKGs.
  • Performed venous punctures for lab work.
  • Did PA's for children's breathing treatments.
  • Prepared patients for examinations.

ED Tech

Forest General Hospital Emergency Department
Hattiesburg, Mississippi
03.2017 - 06.2019
  • Operated under the supervision of the licensed medical staff
  • Obtained and recorded vital signs
  • Performed EKGs
  • Performed Venous punctures for lab work
  • Placed splints
  • Assisted with providers nursing staff with patient care

Professor's Assistant

UWA Education Department
Livingston, Alabama
01.2016 - 12.2016
  • Provided support and reinforcement for professor
  • Set up materials and equipment to help professor
  • Efficiently coordinate with professor regarding plans
  • Assisted with grading papers and creating lesson plans

Teacher's Assistant

UWA Campus School
Livingston, Alabama
08.2015 - 12.2016
  • Ensured that children are safe and well behaved
  • Assisted with teaching children
  • Assisted with creating lesson plans

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -

Pearl River Community College
12.2019

Smart Start Pathway Credential -

Pearl River Community College
05.2019

Skills

  • Trauma care
  • Privacy and confidentiality
  • Advanced cardiac life support
  • Neonatal care
  • Ventilator management
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • IV management
  • Ventilation support
  • Documentation
  • Wound Dressing
  • Cardiac Care
  • Medication and IV administration
  • CPR Certification
  • Adaptability
  • Basic Life Support
  • Seizure Management
  • Pain Management
  • Patient Assessment
  • Pediatric nursing
  • Catheter monitoring

  • Pediatric CPR
  • Patient and family advocacy
  • Oxygen saturation standards

Certification

  • LPN License, 12/19, MSBN, Not Provided, Ridgeland, Mississippi, Not Provided
  • ACT National Career Readiness Certification, 05/19
  • IV Therapy Certification, 12/19, Pearl River Community College
  • BLS certified, 03/22, American Heart Association, Not Provided, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Not Provided
  • ACLS certified, 09/21, American Heart Association, Not Provided, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Not Provided
  • PALS certified, 09/21, American Heart Association, Not Provided, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Not Provided
  • CPI, 06/22, Ochsner Medical Center, Not Provided, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Not Provided

Timeline

LPN

Ochsner Medical Center
08.2021 - Current

LPN

Med Pass
05.2021 - Current

LPN Floor Nurse

South Central Regional Medical Center
01.2020 - 08.2021

Medical Assistant

Children's of Mississippi Specialty Clinic
06.2019 - 01.2020

ED Tech

Forest General Hospital Emergency Department
03.2017 - 06.2019

Professor's Assistant

UWA Education Department
01.2016 - 12.2016

Teacher's Assistant

UWA Campus School
08.2015 - 12.2016

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -

Pearl River Community College

Smart Start Pathway Credential -

Pearl River Community College
Shelbi Farmer