Tressa Garrigan
Wilmington,NC
Summary
Skilled License Practical Nurse offering over 16 years of patient experience. Addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Excellent skills in patient assessments and medication administration. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive produces and performing respiratory treatments. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and a proven tack record of delivering high-quality care.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Excellus BCBS Of CNY
05.2012 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assess patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used percussive vest, cough assist, nebulizers and suction to maintain patent airway.
- Set up feeding pump parameters for proper nutrition.
- Assisted with PICC dressing change and G tube change using sterile and clean techniques.
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
NYS Medicaid
09.2010 - Current
- Transport patient to medical appointments in personal vehicle.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment per MD orders Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatment and assisted with procedures.
- Complete and submit proper prior approval paperwork to maintain nursing care.
- Provide range of motion frequently and use AFOs to prevent contractures and muscle spasms.
- Safely transfer with use of Hoyer and transfer board.
- Turn, reposition and monitor skin integrity frequently..
Education
Practical Nursing License - Practical Nursing
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
Auburn, NY07.2007
High School Diploma -
Dana L West High School
Port Byron, NY06.1998
Skills
- Wound Dressing and Procedures
- Patient Assessments
- PICC Lines
- Care Planning and Modifications
- Patient Care and Monitoring
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Patient Transportation
- Pediatric Nursing
- Ventilator and Trach Knowledge
- G/J Tube Knowledge
- Cough Assist and Percussive Vest Knowledge
Certification
Healthcare CPR/AED
Infectious Disease
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Excellus BCBS Of CNY
05.2012 - Current
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
NYS Medicaid
09.2010 - Current
Practical Nursing License - Practical Nursing
Cayuga-Onondaga BOCES
High School Diploma -
Dana L West High School
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