Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 19+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about a variety of specialties included but not limited to med surg, cardiac care, woundcare, surgery care, healthcare, behavioral health care. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements.
Completed vital signs on home health patients
• Performed a variety of procedures such as obtaining
labs, UA, performing catheterizations or wound care
dressing change
• Communicate effectively with patient and family about
patient care
• Obtained Accu checks for those with diabetes
• Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted
with procedures.
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and
discharges.
Assisted physicians with scheduling appointments for surgery and follow up appointments post surgery
Assisting the physicians with minor surgical procedures
Preforming post surgical patient care
• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.