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PHONE NUMBER AVAILABLEEMAIL AVAILABLEProfessional Summary:Passionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over 16+ years of experienced in Medical Surgical, Home Health, LTC, Nursing,, unit fulfilling care requirements of patients of all ages. Adept at treating various chronic illnesses and serious injuries. Fully accountable for delivering compassionate patient care. Education:Wood County School of Practical Nursing- Parkersburg, WV Jul 2008 LPNLicense & Certification:License #24 45290 031 Exp- Mar 2025BLS Exp -Oct 2024Skills: LPN Charge Nurse LTC LTAC Home Health Med Surg Acute Care IV Insertion Intravenous Medications Work Planning and Coordination Recording Vital Signs Care Planning and Modifications Equipment Assembly Wound Dressing Alcohol Rubs Pneumonia Vaccinations Medical History Documenting Intramuscular Injections Patient and Caregiver Education Operational Standards Tracheostomy Care Rapid Strep Testing Administrative Support Gastrostomy Tube Care Hygiene Support Patient Management Supporting Daily Living Needs Patient Admission Seizure Precautions Healthcare Platforms Specimen Results Interpretation Patient Medical Histories Sample Collection Administering Immunizations Equipment Disinfection Treatment Room Preparation Medical Paperwork Processing Quality Improvement Activities Height and Weight Measurement Dietary Requirements and Restrictions Pressure Wound Treatment Proper Staffing Feeding PumpsWork Experience:GUEST HOME ESTATES- GARNETT, KS Nov 2018 Present LPN- PRN Measuring vital signs Help patients use the bathroom. Creating patient care plans Collect routine specimens. Communicate clearly with patients. Administer medicine. Provides routine care for patients. Monitoring changes in behaviour and progress. Cleaning and re-dressing wounds if needed. Measuring vital signsSaint Luke's Surgical Specialists- Garnett, KS Apr 2018- Sep 2018 LPN -LTC/Med Surg Charge Nurse for both Alzheimers unit and skilled care floor Wound care, ostomy care, diabetic care, fistula care, cath care, Ordered medications, phone orders and communicated with family Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post- surgery care. Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. Richmond Health Care-Garnett, KS Dec 2015- Apr 2022 LPN -LTC/Med Surg Charge Nurse for both Alzheimers unit and skilled care floor Wound care, ostomy care, diabetic care, fistula care, cath care, Ordered medications, phone orders and communicated with family Evaluating medical information, as well as providing direct and individualized bedside nursing care to pre-and post-surgery patients. Preparing, administering, and recording prescribed medications. Changing dressings, inserting catheters, and starting IVs. Adjusting specialized medical equipment as needed, as well as interpreting and recording measurements. Monitoring patients' vitals and reporting adverse reactions to medications in a timely manner. Collaborating on discharge planning with the healthcare team. Answering questions and educating patients and their families on surgical procedures and post- surgery care. Adhering to best nursing practices, standards, and protocols. Hometown healthcare- Lyndon, KS Jul 2015- Dec 2015 LPN-Home Health Home health nurse provided medication set up for geriatrics, Ostomy care and education, cath care, patient assessments, wound care and post-surgical monitoring. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions. Administering medication to patients. Creating reports to track the patients' progress. Working with other professionals to create treatment plans. Cleaning and re-dressing wounds if needed. Measuring vital signs. Monitoring changes in behaviour and progress.Reason of Gap- Personal Reason Sep 2012- Jun 2015Zanesville-Home Health- Zanesville, OH Aug 2011- Aug 2012 LPN-Acute Care Home health nurse provided medication set up for geriatrics, Ostomy care and education, cath care, patient assessments, wound care and post-surgical monitoring. Provides services in accordance with the plan of care. Understands and adheres to established policies and procedures. Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic and preventive procedures as assigned. Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions. Administering medication to patients. Creating reports to track the patients' progress. Working with other professionals to create treatment plans. Cleaning and re-dressing wounds if needed. Measuring vital signs. Monitoring changes in behaviour and progress.Reason for Gap- Looking for Better Opportunity Apr 2010- Sep 2011 Arbors at Marietta- Marietta, OH Dec 2009- Mar 2010 LPN-Charge Nurse Charge nurse/ float for post op and trach floor. Maintain communications with physicians and families, patient admits and discharges and ordering meds performed G tube care and feedings, trach care and suctioning. Ostomy care, Peritoneal dialysis, patient assessments. Assessed vital signs, collected specimens for laboratory testing, monitored fluid intake and output levels, recorded medical history information. Maintained patient charts and medical records in EMR software. Ensured that all safety standards were maintained at all times; reported any potential safety issues immediately. Supported wound care needs and related nursing duties. Reason for Gap- Looking for Better Opportunity Oct 2009- Nov 2009 Cedar Grove Assisted living- Parkersburg, WV Mar 2009- Sep 2009 LPN Performed medical administration, patient assessment, wound care and Charting. Reviewed medical records for accuracy. Write prescriptions at a physician's request. Assisted with the scheduling of medical appointments. Assessed, plan implement and evaluate care for residents. Provided personal care to patients including personal hygiene maintenance. Gathered patients' health information to ensure best care. |
