| Candidate Information | | Title | Practical Nurse Licensed | | Target Location | US-DC-Washington |
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Click here or scroll down to respond to this candidateSUMMARYI am a healthcare professional with over 15 years of clinical experience working in specialty departments ranging from emergent care to general surgery where I held the position of unit charge nurse and nursing preceptor. Additionally I am versed in the management of trauma & triaging patient according to level of acuity, medical resources and time constrictions.FT. BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL- FT. BELVOIR, VA. FROM 2019 TO PRESENTLicensed Practical Nurse: L&D- MOTHER BABY UNIT (MICC)Intake of laboring mothers from triage, placing monitors for both laboring women and fetus. Starting and maintaining PIV access during hospitalization, monitoring kick counts, fluid intake, output and contractions and bleeding.Assessing fetal strips for early, absent or late decels, variability, cord compression, and or any fetal distress.Repositioning patient during labor, inserting Foley Cath and assist in care during IOL, code purple, or any other L&D emergent cases.DOD- WALTER REED HOSPITAL- BETHESDA, MARYLAND *2015 to 2019Licensed Practical Nurse (Medical- Surgical Wounded Warrior/Surgical Stepdown Unit)Providing pre and post-surgical nursing treatments to active duty members and their family, from the onset of a surgically associated illness or injury until the point of restoration and or amputation.Proficient in the care of highest acuity patient associated with the trauma team, specialty nursing duties in administering care to newly Amputees, TBI (Traumatic Brain Injury), Vascular illness/injury, Neurosurgical patient and Pre/Post Transplantation patient population.Expert in surgical gastric bypass and gastric sleeve patient caring for the fresh lap sites, observation of new lap sites, bowel sounds pitch/tone and frequency, abdominal size, tenderness coverage with derma bond.DOD- US AIR FORCE ANDREWS JOINT AFB 2014 to 5/2016Licensed Practical Nurse (Air Force Civilian)Expert in assisting and performing complex clinical nursing procedures within general surgery, management of illnesses and disease processes in order to provide complete and total care for pre and postoperative patients.Skilled in administering all variety of injection, IV certified, certified diabetic wound care nurse, proficient in cauterization, irrigation, suctioning and medication administration within a hospital and ambulatory care setting.Serves as the department Master User for Relay Health system that links provider, patients and outside resources to the lab results, diagnostic testing, and case management.POC (Point of Contact) for risk management duties, patient advocacy concerns, access to care and safety monitoring within the department.Designated department preceptor and facilitator for new clinical staff members introducing policies, procedures, and clinical instructions.LEVINDALE HOSPITAL * Feb. 2008 to Feb. 2014LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device) NurseProvided cardiac monitoring of LVAD patients collecting vital signs, assessed changes in patient status, passed medications, provided personal care and changed non-sterile dressings pre and post-transplant.Provided skilled nursing procedures, including tube feedings, peripheral intravenous therapy, renal dialysis and lab collection via central or PICC line access.Participated in emergency trauma program and handled all aspects of the emergency care delivery.Provided direct patient care for the Gyn-Oncology Unit serving women with cancer and related illnesses, assisted in chemotherapy care, performed catheterizations and wound care, administered medications, and monitored IV fluids.JENNIFER ROAD DETENTION CENTER.* 10/2010 to June 2011Licensed Practical Nurse (Contractor)Responsible for the care and treatment of a wide variety of pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients in a correctional center.Assisted various medical providers in ad mistering medical attention under both sometimes hostile and stressful environment remaining focus on task at hand not distracted by outside forces.Managed multiple system disease cases including hypertension, CAD, CHF, diabetes, arthritis, and cancer.Aided in medical exams resulting from assault, rape, suicide and or accident that any inmate or staffer may encounter during shift.EDUCATIONUNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY COLLEGEB.S. Degree Major: Human Resource Management,Double Minor in Legal Studies and Health AdministrationULTIMATE HEALTH SCHOOL FAIRFAX, VAA.A. Degree: In NursingADDITIONAL SKILLSLicensed NurseLicensed Life and Health AgentSkin/Venipuncture- with and w/o blood draw.LVAD Care and MaintenanceTelephone ConsultESRD CARE Patient Care, Dietary Teaching and administration of hemodialysis via AV shunt and port.Medical Coding and billing for insurance, as well as License Life and Health Insurance Agent.Diabetes Management, Wound care, testing and prevention.Vital SignsLICENSESLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, MD BOARD OF NURSING, 2000 to CURRENT.TRAININGMILITARY FACILITATOR 2015. GRADUATE SCHOOL, 2015ACLS, AMERICAN HEART ASS, UPPER MARLBORO, 2000 TO CURRENTPMP: PROJECT MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL 2014 TO CURRENT |
