Yvonne Jones
Miami,FL
Summary
Dedicated, self motivated, and well-qualified Licensed Practical Nurse offering proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation. Detail-oriented, responsive and proficient in routine care and emergency response. Brings 19+ year record in field.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Miami, FL
06.2004 - Current
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Education
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College
Hialeah, FL06-2002
Skills
- Family Communication
- Physical Assessment
- Samples Collection
- Wound Care
- Emergency Response
- Clinical Documentation
- Patient Management
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
- Medication Administration
- Patient Assessments
- Tracking Symptoms
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Vital Signs
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
06.2004 - Current
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Nursing
Miami Lakes Educational Center And Technical College
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