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Skylar Blackburn

East Lynn

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 3+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marshall Pediatrics
08.2023 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
  • Assisted in diagnosis and treatment of conditions such as unstable angina, cardiomyopathy, coronary artery disease and cardiac dysrhythmia.
  • Fostered a supportive and educational environment for patients and their families, helping them navigate the complexities of cardiac care.
  • Educated patients on lifestyle modifications and medication management to promote long-term heart health.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wise Medical Staffing
10.2021 - Current
  • Administered medications as prescribed, closely monitoring for side effects or adverse reactions.
  • Utilized strong clinical judgment to prioritize urgent situations and effectively triage patients in need of immediate attention.
  • Skillfully operated medical equipment and technology to monitor vital signs, deliver treatments, and support patient comfort.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes by implementing time-saving techniques without compromising accuracy or safety standards.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
  • Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
  • Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives..
  • Evaluated nursing practices continually for improvement opportunities based on current evidence-based guidelines within the Medical Surgical field.
  • Demonstrated keen attention to detail while conducting head-to-toe assessments on medical surgical patients.
  • Served as a resource to new hires or nursing students in the Medical Surgical unit, sharing knowledge and providing guidance on best practices.

Education

Dipolma - Nursing

Cabell County Career Technology Center
Huntington, WV
06.2021

High School Diploma -

Wayne High School
Wayne, WV
05.2020

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Patient Assessments
  • Immunization Administration
  • Catheter Care
  • Emergency Response
  • Pediatric Care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Marshall Pediatrics
08.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Cabell Huntington Hospital
06.2022 - 02.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Wise Medical Staffing
10.2021 - Current

Dipolma - Nursing

Cabell County Career Technology Center

High School Diploma -

Wayne High School

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