STACEY NOWELL
Jackson,TN
Summary
AFTER GETTING LAYED OFF FROM A FACTORY I WORKED FOR AFTER OVER 20 YEARS. I DECIDED TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL. THE REASON I CHOSE NURSING IS MY MOM HAD STAFF AND I HAD TO DO STERILE WOUND CHANGES ON HER STOMACH DUE TO STAFF AND ADMINISTER IV ANTIBIOTIC DRUGS. EVERY NURSE THAT WOULD COME IN TO OUR HOME WOULD TELL ME THAT I SHOULD GO TO NURSING SCHOOL. I DIDNT MIND WORKING IN THE FACTORY AND PUT OFF SCHOOL BUT ONCE THEY LAYED ME OFF I HAD MY OPPORTUNITY TO TRY. I WAS SUCCESSFUL. IM NOW JUST TRYING TO FIND MY PLACE IN THE MEDICAL FIELD. I LOVE THAT I HAVE OPTIONS WITH PLACES OF LEARNING NEW THINGS AND GROWING AS AN LPN.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
HCCH
02.2021 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Cared for over 5 MED SURGE patients each day with quality-driven support.
LPN Charge Nurse
AHC
11.2017 - 02.2021
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software].
- Conducted 30 patient assessments per WEEK to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Conducted [Number] patient assessments per [Timeframe] to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Managed medical supply and equipment inventory through counting and stocking.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising DON.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering medications, tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Collaborated with DON on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Punch Press Operator
Leroy Somer
07.1995 - 03.2016
- Multi-tasked to keep all assigned projects running effectively and efficiently.
- Reviewed completed orders for quality and accuracy.
- Operated press to achieve highest print quality and productivity with minimal scrap.
- Loaded and positioned raw materials in loading and feeding mechanisms.
- Promptly removed completed loads from press.
- Moved materials and fixtures such as paperboard rolls, dies and repeats using pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
- Oversaw feeding, printing and delivery process of press machines to maintain specified levels of operation.
- Followed company policies and OSHA requirements to maintain work safety.
- Checked completed work to identify flaws and sort items by grade.
- Used gauges, calipers and other devices to take measurements and identify problems.
- Kept equipment clean, repaired and lubricated to maximize performance.
- Achieved challenging production goals on consistent basis by optimizing machine operation.
- Removed excess materials during and after runs and collected for reuse or put into removal bins.
- Used equipment such as overhead cranes and forklifts to safely transport materials and finished products.
- Collected, aligned, cut and slit [Type] materials.
Education
No Degree - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
JACKSON REGIONAL TENNESSEE COLLEFE OF APPLIED TECH
Henderson, TN10.2017
High School Diploma -
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Lexington, TN05.1991
Skills
- Patient Assessments
- ADLs Assistance
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Shared Governance
- Writing Reports
- Counting Narcotics
- Wound Care
- Assisting Physicians
- Direct Patient Care
- Caregiving Skills
- HIPAA Protocols
- Regulatory Requirements
- Medication Dispensing
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Documenting Incidents
- Behavioral Assessment
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Educating Families
- Medication Administration
- Equipment Assembly
- Charting and Recording
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Documenting Intake
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Conditions Reporting
- Hygiene Support
- Sample Collection
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Quality Assessments
- Documenting Vital Signs
- IV Insertion
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Sterilize Equipment
- Intramuscular Injections
- Intravenous Medications
- Reading Comprehension
- Collect Trash
Certification
IV CERTIFICATION
Timeline
LPN
HCCH
02.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
AHC
11.2017 - 02.2021
Punch Press Operator
Leroy Somer
07.1995 - 03.2016
No Degree - LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
JACKSON REGIONAL TENNESSEE COLLEFE OF APPLIED TECH
High School Diploma -
LEXINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
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