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Licensed Practical Nurse (Wellness Nurse)

Location:
Fairfax, VA
Posted:
December 30, 2014

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Resume:

Fatou B. Hamid

**** ********** *****

Annandale, VA 22003

Phone: 703-***-****

Alt Phone: 703-***-****

acg6l1@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

To secure a Licensed Practical Nurse position in a health care facility where my work ethic, patient advocacy, interpersonal and communication skills can be utilized to promote and implement the standards of nursing practice. Desiring to represent an employer professionally and provide the highest level of comfort and care to patients.

Career Summary

Twenty + years experience in the healthcare customer service setting

Develops good rapport and relates well with patients, family, and staff

Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts patients/customers spirit and satisfaction

Employment History

Wellness Nurse LPN

10/2010 - Current Emeritus At Sterling 46555 Harry Byrd Hwy, Sterling, VA

Assessing and monitoring health and wellness of residents.

Communicate with Physicians, family and staff members of any change in status,

Administering medications and treatments according to Physicians orders.

Responding to resident emergencies and arranging for appropriate medical attention.

Working closely with Director and staff to communicate and promote health and wellness of residents.

Process verbal and written physicians orders, fax to pharmacy, transcribe new orders in MAR.

Documentation of all tasks completed in medical record and 24 hour report.

Schedule medical appointments for residents, notifying appropriate staff of appointment details.

Responsible for admission/readmission process of residents during shift according to facility policy.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

09/2008 - 03/2009 The Kenney Seattle, WA

Assisted nursing staff in the care of all patients including bathing, changing and feeding

Monitored vital signs

Conducted specimen collection for lab testing

Ambulating/range of motion exercises.

Monitored, evaluated and recorded I&O

Reported changes in patient’s condition requiring prompt attention.

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)

08/2006 - 03/2007 Bessie Burton Sullivan Seattle, WA

Assisted Post Surgical patient in Skilled Rehab floor with ADL

Monitored patient vital signs

Collected specimens for lab testing

Assisted patients with proper positioning/ambulation/range of motion exercises

Monitored, evaluated & recorded I&O

Medication Tech/Supervisor/CNA

12/2005 - 11/2006 Integrated Living Services Kent, WA

Monitored all aspects of patient care to handicapped (MR, DD) residents

Conducted medication administration orally/via G-tube, Seizure precaution

Scheduled medical and dental appointments for clients

Planned various patient activities,

Provided supplies for staff to various residencies

Charting and documentation

Trained & supervised staff in all areas of patient care and procedures

Balanced/budgeted client monthly financial accounts

Medication Tech/ Private Care CNA

05/2000 - 09/2005 Gertrude Juster Reston, VA

Provided quality patient care to diabetic patient

Medication administration, Blood glucose monitoring and insulin administration

Private Care Assistant/CNA

11/2004 - 09/2005 Margaret Mcmullen Reston, VA

Assisted Patient with all activities of daily living.

Nursing Assistant

06/1994 - 05/2000 Natalie Robinson, Absolute Nursing Care Manassas, VA

Provided ADLs to home bound Alzheimer’s patient.

Medication administration.

Meal preparation and light housekeeping.

Education and Training

ECPI Medical Careers Institute Manassas, VA 3/2009- 7/2010

Diploma Certificate in Practical Nursing

Occupational Licenses & Certificates

CPR/First Aid Certification American Red Cross 05/2013- 05/2015

License Practical Nurse Virginia Board of Nursing 07/2010 -12/2015

Honors & Activities

Honors Certificate of Academic Excellence

South Seattle Communiy College. Fall 2007, Winter 2008

Honors Certificate, Phi Theta Kappa

Northern Virginia Community College. 1999

References

Jeffery Juster

703-***-****

Supervisor reference known for 5 year(s).

Kelly Robinson

703-***-****

Supervisor reference known for 6 year(s).

Umu Kamara. Director of Nursing

Emeritus At Sterling

571-***-****

Supervisor reference known for 4 year(s).



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