Veronica Hickman
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta,GA
Summary
Dedicated Healthcare professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Healthcare Teacher
RCBOE
Augusta, GA
10.2020 - Current
- Worked cooperatively with other teachers, administrators and parents to help students reach learning objectives.
- Communicated frequently with parents, students and faculty to provide feedback and discuss instructional strategies.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Incorporated multiple types of teaching strategies into classroom.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta University Health
Augusta, GA
10.2013 - 10.2020
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored Blood levels for Anticoagulation Clinic
- Maintained Daily scheduling of patients
- Obtained patient vital signs
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta Retina Laser Surgicare
Augusta, GA
07.2009 - 10.2013
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and monitored post-op surgery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Doctors Hospital
Augusta, GA
01.2000 - 07.2009
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sterling Medical
Augusta, GA
03.1998 - 01.2000
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gracewood Mental Health Center
Gracewood, GA
04.1993 - 01.1997
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical College Of Ga
Augusta, GA
12.1991 - 04.1993
- Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
- Partnered with support technicians, nursing staff and social workers to coordinate services.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
Augusta, GA12.1991
Skills
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Resource Instruction
- Administrative Support
- Medical Histories and Vital Statistics
- IV Administration
- Direct Supervision
- Information Intake
- Patient Testing
- Medication Side Effect Knowledge
Timeline
Healthcare Teacher
RCBOE
10.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta University Health
10.2013 - 10.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Augusta Retina Laser Surgicare
07.2009 - 10.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
Doctors Hospital
01.2000 - 07.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sterling Medical
03.1998 - 01.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gracewood Mental Health Center
04.1993 - 01.1997
Licensed Practical Nurse
Medical College Of Ga
12.1991 - 04.1993
Diploma of Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Augusta Technical College
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