Desired Job Title
LPNLPN Charge NurseLicensed Practical NurseWork Type
Full TimePart TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteLocation: Boiling Springs, SC, USGreenville, SCAsheville, NC
Open to relocation: Yes
Open To Work
Vicci Hawkins
LPN
Boiling Springs,SC
Work Preference
Summary
Dedicated LPN skilled in medication administration, wound care management, and patient education. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through meticulous care plans and effective documentation practices.
Overview
1
1
Language
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
VA Medical Center
Asheville, North Carolina
11.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to veterans, ensuring adherence to physician guidelines.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted with daily living activities, fostering patient independence and enhancing quality of life.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control procedures.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
LPN Charge Nurse
Laurels of Green tree ridge
Asheville, North Carolina
03.2021 - 10.2021
- Administered wound treatments using advanced medical equipment and techniques.
- Treated complex wounds including diabetic ulcers, vascular wounds, and trauma-related wounds.
- Assessed wound conditions to create personalized care plans.
- Educated patients on wound care and prevention strategies, enhancing patient understanding and compliance.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans.
- Monitored infection signs and promptly reported changes to medical team, ensuring timely interventions.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Performed routine skin assessments to identify potential problems or complications with wounds.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aston Park Health Care Center
Asheville, North Carolina
01.2018 - 02.2021
- Assessed wound conditions to create personalized care plans.
- Administered wound treatments using advanced medical equipment and techniques.
- Documented patient progress and treatment outcomes in electronic health records.
- Monitored infection signs and reported changes to the medical team promptly.
- Managed patient admissions, transfers, and discharges efficiently.
- Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - LVN
Pacific Coast College
Santa Ana, CA09-1991
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound management
- Patient assessment
- Care plan implementation
- Care planning
- Infection control
- Documentation skills
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Office administration
- Palliative services
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Certification
- wound care
Timeline
LPN
VA Medical Center
11.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Laurels of Green tree ridge
03.2021 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aston Park Health Care Center
01.2018 - 02.2021
Associate of Science - LVN
Pacific Coast College