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Tucson, AZ 85706

OBJECTIVE

Licensed Practical Nurse position in supportive environment that encourages professional

growth.

EDUCATION

LPN, Pima Community College Health Occupations Program Graduate

Tucson, Arizona, September 2009

Bachelor’s Degree, University of Arizona

Tucson, Arizona, December 1993

Arizona State Board of Nursing License Number: LP046072

WORK EXPERIENCE

08/2012 – 01/2015 LPN

Watermark at Home (Home Health Services)

The Fountains at La Cholla, Independent Living Community

• Supervisor for established program (“Living Well”) which provides assistive care

services for residents of senior living community (staff of 5+ CNAs/HHAs).

• Provided medication management for clients, conducted twice-weekly blood

pressure clinics, and once-monthly health topic programs for all residents.

• Scheduled services, promoted and maintained program for up to 35 residents.

• Provided services for clients as needed.

• On-going evaluations of current clients to assess for increased needs for referral to

skilled services if warrented.

• Worked closely with community’s Wellness Director to identify residents with

needs that could be met under program to keep them at their current level of care

for as long as appropriate.

BAYADA Home Health acquired Watermark at Home (03/2014) and added its resources

to current program. Duties were expanded to include those of Client Service Manager

(staffing, hiring, payroll, etc.) as well as LPN duties. Nursing duties overseen by RN

(Clinical Manager) and program re-structured to meet new company’s standards.

Position required flexibility to navigate changes from one home health agency to another

with minimum effect to clients established services and staff.

Dawn Blessing-Hatfield/abg1d6@r.postjobfree.com

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07/2011- 05/04/2012 LPN Long Term Care Unit (El Ocotillo)

La Hacienda at La Posada

Green Valley, Arizona

Under the immediate supervision of the Charge Nurse, was responsible for

• Administration and documentation of medications and treatments

• On-going assessment of residents for possible medication and/or treatment

interventions

• Admissions and discharges

• Ordering medications, supplies

La Posada placed emphasis on a high level of flexibility and tolerance to adjust to

changes in workloads, assignments and to work effectively under stress of meeting

residents needs.

11/2010 – 07/2011 Conmed Healthcare Management, Inc.

Pima County Adult Detention Center

Tucson, Arizona

LPN Medication Nurse (PRN position)

• Provided accurate and timely oral medication administration to inmates

throughout Pima County Jail

• Assessed inmates while in housing areas for transport to medical clinic as events

warranted.

• Accurate transcription of new orders from inmates charts to medication

administration records.

Teamwork was essential to ensuring that all inmates requiring medication receive it and

that new orders are quickly implemented. Willingness to be flexible regarding

assignments and shifts was an important aspect of this position.

03/2010 – 08/2010 Medication Nurse/Assistant Resident Care Director

Mountain View Retirement Village (Assisted Living)

Tucson, Arizona

Responsible for ensuring correct administration of prescription medications for

approximately 65 residents and basic nursing needs for all 93 residents within facility.

Highlights of essential duties included:

• Oversaw medication program including accuracy of medication administration

records (MARs) and direct administration of medications

• Charted relevant information about residents and updated/informed physicians of

changes in residents’ condition

• Transcribed new physician orders to MARs

• Supervisor of 7 – 10 Caregiver staff per shift as Assistant Resident Care Director.

Organized efficient system for ordering medications from various pharmacies used by

residents and streamlined process for checking in medications delivered monthly.

Position required the willingness to adapt to changing situations quickly, development of

positive relationships with residents and their families and the ability to work with little

or no supervision on a regular basis.

Dawn Blessing-Hatfield/abg1d6@r.postjobfree.com

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