Tammy Perkins
Buffalo,MN
Summary
Seasoned Nursing Assistant & Licensed Practical Nurse, adept in patient-focused care and medical records management, demonstrated across roles at Parkview Care & Rehab Center and Wealshire. Excelled in providing compassionate support and ensuring patient safety, showcasing a blend of detail-oriented diligence and teamwork. Proven track record in enhancing patient care standards.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nursing Assistant & Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Care & Rehab Center
Buffalo, MN
10.2017 - Current
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Maintained sanitary conditions by providing immediate wound care and dressing changes.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Protected patient, self and others from injury during transfers, lifts and transports by using proper equipment and body mechanics.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Nursing Assistant & Licensed Practical Nurse
Wealshire
Medina, MN
08.2022 - 04.2024
- Performed basic nursing skills such as changing wound dressings and administering enemas.
- Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
- Implemented fall prevention techniques as specified in plan of care.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
- Demonstrated respect and regard for dignity of patients, families and fellow employees to promote professional, responsible and courteous environment.
- Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Correctional Officer
Wright County Sheriff's Office
Buffalo, MN
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Supervised prisoners during meals, recreation time, work assignments, medical visits, court appearances, and other activities.
- Conducted searches of inmates and visitors to prevent the smuggling of contraband.
- Monitored video surveillance systems to observe prisoner activity throughout the correctional facility.
- Distributed commissary items and dispensed prescribed medication to prisoners.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud12-2023
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
North Hennepin Community College
Minneapolis, MN05-2013
Certification - Nursing Assistant
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
St. Cloud05-2010
Skills
- Patient-focused care
- Medical records management
- Vital sign monitoring
- Compassionate caregiver
- Companionship and emotional support
- Dementia and Alzheimer's
- Team player
- Detail-oriented
- Hard Working
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse, January 2024.
- Basic Life Support Provider, August 2024.
- Certified Nursing Assistant, May 2010.
Timeline
Nursing Assistant & Licensed Practical Nurse
Wealshire
08.2022 - 04.2024
Nursing Assistant & Licensed Practical Nurse
Parkview Care & Rehab Center
10.2017 - Current
Correctional Officer
Wright County Sheriff's Office
07.2013 - 03.2015
- Licensed Practical Nurse, January 2024.
- Basic Life Support Provider, August 2024.
- Certified Nursing Assistant, May 2010.
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
Associate of Science - Law Enforcement
North Hennepin Community College
Certification - Nursing Assistant
St. Cloud Technical & Community College
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