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Franklin, GA Street Address
EMAIL AVAILABLEPHONE NUMBER AVAILABLESearching for a career as a nurse, with the opportunity for advancement and ensuring patients receive the care needed and deserved in the comfort of their home. Authorized to work in the US for any employerWork ExperienceLPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)Fresenius Kidney Care-Carrollton, GAOctober 2023 to April 2024Worked as a dialysis nurse (training).LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)Pathways- Carroll County Mental Health Clinic-Carrollton, GA March 2020 to October 2021Functioned as part of the care team in a mental health/drug abuse clinic. Duties included, but not limited to, clinical assessment of clients, vital signs/weight/height, medical and mental health history, charting of all information reported/obtained, review and education of medications, administration of medications as prescribed and ordered by psychiatrist, incident reporting, drug and pregnancy testing, obtained labs via venipuncture as ordered by MD, prior approval with Medicare, Medicaid and private insurance companies for medications ordered for clients by MD, communicated closely with pharmacist and drug reps to ensure all medications needed were in-clinic for clients by date required, training of staff nurses when hired, diffusing of volatile clients/situations, communicated needs and issues with clients to MD, counselors and case managers, as well as communicating closely with family members when required and keeping work areas/clinic clean and sanitized. Worked remotely from home for several months after the beginning of Covid-19. Other various duties were performed as needed. Home Health Skilled NurseKindred at Home-Peachtree City, GA2015 to November 2019Serve as a LPN in the home health field. Duties include working closely with Clinical managers, RN case manager and interdisciplinary team to carry out md orders to care for patients; assessment of the patient in the home setting and monitoring of vital signs, with reporting to md as needed; woundcare of pressure/ arterial/venous stasis ulcers; administration of subcutaneous/IM/IV meds; PICC line care; collection of lab tests as ordered by md; education for patient/caregiver on disease process/medication management, as well as safety issues; working with doctor offices in regards to patient's needs; ordering of supplies needed for patient care; charting and many other duties to ensure my patient's needs are met, and that they and their family members are educated to the highest degree to maintain their health and reduce hospitalizations.Unit ManagerLagrange Nursing & Rehab Center-LaGrange, GA2012 to 2015Served as one of two Unit Managers for a 138-bed facility; Duties included, but not limited to, care plans, weight and wound management; supervision of all LPN's and CNA's; member of interdisciplinary team that dealt with incidents/accidents and risk management; in-servicing/education of all staff; admissions and discharges; scheduling of staff; assisted with employee interviews and yearly evaluations; medication pass/charting for a shift position when needed. LPN Charge NurseOAKVIEW MANOR-Hamilton, GA2012 to 2012Served as a LPN charge nurse with a 22 resident caseload; duties included, but not limited to, implementation of care plan with evaluation/medication administration and charting of Medicare and non-Medicare patients; daily and weekly skin assessments/wound care/ pain management/monitoring of I&O/catheter insertion and care/g-tube insertion and care; communication with family members and md offices; supervision of CNA's/aide assignments and the day-to-day activities of the residents, ensuring proper care.Home Health NurseAMEDYSIS HOME HEALTH-LaGrange, GA2008 to 2012Served as a LPN in the home health field. Duties included working closely with Clinical managers, RN case manager and interdisciplinary team to carry out md orders to care for patients; assessment of the patient in the home setting and monitoring of vital signs, with reporting to md as needed; woundcare of pressure/ arterial/venous stasis ulcers; administration of subcutaneous/IM/IV meds; PICC line care; collection of lab tests as ordered by md; education for patient/caregiver on disease process/medication management, as well as safety issues; working with doctor offices in regards to patient's needs; ordering of supplies needed for patient care; charting and many other duties to ensure my patient's needs were met, and that they and their family members were educated to the highest degree to maintain their health and reduce hospitalizations.LPN charge nurse and then Unit ManagerBrian Center Nursing Care-LaGrange, GA2000 to 2008Returned as a LPN Charge nurse after taking time off following the birth of my youngest daughter, then promoted to the Unit manager position.LPN Charge nurse- Served as a LPN charge nurse with a 24 resident caseload; duties included, but not limited to, implementation of care plan with evaluation/medication administration and charting of Medicare and non-Medicare patients; daily and weekly skin assessments/wound care/ pain management/ monitoring of I&O/catheter insertion and care/g-tube insertion and care; communication with family members and md offices; supervision of CNA's/aide assignments and the day-to-day activities of the residents, ensuring proper care.Unit manager- Served as one of two Unit Managers for a 138-bed facility; Duties included, but not limited to, care plans, weight and wound management; supervision of all LPN's and CNA's; member of interdisciplinary team that dealt with incidents/accidents and risk management; in-servicing/education of all staff; admissions and discharges; scheduling of staff; assisted with employee interviews and yearly evaluations; medication pass/charting for a shift position when needed. Certified Nursing Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse Brian Center Nursing Care-LaGrange, GA1992 to 1997Started at BCNC as a CNA, worked while I went to college for nursing, continuing on after graduation. CNA- Responsible for day-to-day care of residents including activities of daily living, feeding, toileting, showering and all other assistance as needed. Obtained vital signs weights and I&O of residents. Assisted LPN's and RN's as needed.LPN Charge nurse- LPN Charge nurse- Served as a LPN charge nurse with a 24 resident caseload; duties included, but not limited to, implementation of care plan with evaluation/medication administration and charting of Medicare and non-Medicare patients; daily and weekly skin assessments/wound care/ pain management/monitoring of I&O/catheter insertion and care/g-tube insertion and care; communication with family members and md offices; supervision of CNA's/aide assignments and the day-to-day activities of the residents, ensuring proper care.EducationDiploma in nursing in Licensed Practical NursingSouthern Union State Junior College - Valley, ALSeptember 1992 to September 1995Certificate in Nursing AssistantInternational Career Institute - LaGrange, GA1992Nursing LicensesPNExpires: March 2025State: GASkills Attention to detail, especially with wound appearance/changes, very personable, able to lead well but can follow when necessary (10+ years) LPN (10+ years) Home Health (8 years) Staff Nurse (10+ years) CNA (10+ years) Pain Management (10+ years) Medication Administration (10+ years) Home Care (8 years) Nursing (10+ years) Care plans (10+ years) Documentation review (6 years) Acute care (6 years) Laboratory Experience (10+ years) Medical Records (10+ years) Triage (10+ years) Vital Signs (10+ years) Experience Administering Injections (10+ years) Catheter Care (10+ years) Dialysis Experience (1 year) Patient Care (10+ years) Infection Control Training (10+ years) Caregiving (10+ years) Phlebotomy (10+ years)Certifications and LicensesNurse's LicenseMarch 2023 to March 2025Class: PN, State: GACPROctober 2023 to October 2025Until current dateDrivers LicenseMay 2019 to May 2027Georgia Class CNo restrictionsLPNSeptember 1995 to March 2025AED CertificationOctober 2023 to October 2025To current dateCNA1992 to 1995State Tested Nursing Assistant1992 to 1995 |
