Professional healthcare provider with a strong background in patient care, medical procedures, and clinical documentation. Excel in team collaboration and achieving outcomes in any healthcare setting. Reliability, adaptability, and proficiency in critical thinking and time management make me a valuable asset to any team.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN/LPN
Charleston County Government
01.2023 - Current
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician
Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times
Administered medications accurately and safely, reducing medication errors and adverse reactions.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for comprehensive patient care plans, resulting in better health outcomes.
Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, providing emotional support while addressing concerns or questions about care plans.
Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
Enhanced patient satisfaction through effective communication, empathy, and timely response to their needs.
LPN
Center for Behavioral Health
10.2021 - 01.2024
Company Overview: Center for Behavioral Health
Administered prescribed medications to patient
Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities
Explained course of care and medication side effects to patients and caregivers in easy-to-understand terms
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
MUSC
03.2018 - 01.2020
Company Overview: MUSC
Performed procedures electrocardiograms (EKG), breath alcohol test (BAT), urine drug screens (UDS), vision acuity test, bone marrow biopsies, injections, and lab collection
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
Administered medications and injections to patients
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
LPN
Racine Unified School District
12.2016 - 02.2018
Company Overview: RACINE UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Served as liaison between families, school personnel, and other healthcare providers on behalf of students
Oversaw health services for school of 1200 students and faculty
Maintained upkeep on defibrillators, blood pressure monitors and first aid kits to keep resources in working condition for emergencies
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising nurse
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
LPN
Advanced Pain Management
02.2014 - 10.2016
Company Overview: Advanced PAIN MANAGEMENT
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records
Inserted IVs
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physicians
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN
Curative Care Network
06.2013 - 02.2014
Company Overview: CURATIVE CARE NETWORK
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures and blood pressure, weight, height, oxygen saturation level, dressing wounds after procedures, and informing nurses and physicians of any changes in the patient's condition
Sterilize equipment and supplies using germicides
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
LPN
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2012 - 10.2013
Company Overview: CONCENTRA
Patient and family teaching following procedures, medication, and vaccine education, transcribe physician orders, properly record lab results, vital signs, and medication changes, and monitor per doctor orders
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as: Taking temperatures and blood pressures, weight, height, oxygen saturation level, dressing wounds, observe and inform nurse and physician of any changes in patients' condition
LPN
Assured Healthcare Staffing
07.2012 - 07.2013
Company Overview: ASSURED HEALTHCARE STAFFING
Patient and family teaching following procedures, medication, and vaccine education, transcribing physician orders, properly recording lab results, vital signs, and medication changes, and monitoring per doctor orders
Administer medication prescribed by physician
Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation when needed
Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as: Taking temperatures and blood pressure, weight, height, oxygen saturation level, dressing wounds, Sterilize equipment and supplies using germicides
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Education
Nursing, Associate -
Galen College of Nursing
Myrtle Beach, SC
11.2024
Associate of Science - MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
Ultimate Medical Academy
Tampa, FL
02-2013
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
Kenosha, WI
05.2010
Skills
Patient support
Standard medical equipment
IV Insertion
Patient care documentation
Vital signs
Basic life support
Certification
Basic Life Support Certification (BLS)
Languages
English
Timeline
RN/LPN
Charleston County Government
01.2023 - Current
LPN
Center for Behavioral Health
10.2021 - 01.2024
LPN
MUSC
03.2018 - 01.2020
LPN
Racine Unified School District
12.2016 - 02.2018
LPN
Advanced Pain Management
02.2014 - 10.2016
LPN
Curative Care Network
06.2013 - 02.2014
LPN
Assured Healthcare Staffing
07.2012 - 07.2013
LPN
Concentra Urgent Care
05.2012 - 10.2013
Nursing, Associate -
Galen College of Nursing
Associate of Science - MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
Ultimate Medical Academy
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma - Nursing
Gateway Technical College
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