N. RACHELLE HENDERSON

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Cell: 571-***-****

acgxo1@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE:

Seeking a role as license practical nurse in a reputable practice or

hospital where my comprehensive skills, leadership and extensive

professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.

SKILLS:

. Experience of 14 years as a licensed practical nurse in the fields of:

fertility, internal medicine, pediatric nursing, and rheumatology.

. In-depth knowledge of practical nursing theory.

. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and

implementing appropriate intervention.

. Critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and

dignified patient care.

. Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied

situations.

. Advance experience in mentoring, training and development of junior

staff members, and providing educational teachings to patients.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:

Fertility Nurse

June 2013 - Present

Independent Contractor

Virginia/Maryland/Washington D.C.

PRN

. Contracted through a Fertility Practice to conduct classes in

patient's homes or preferred locations to teach proper administering

techniques for injecting prescribed medications using sensitive

communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent

to treatment.

. Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections in patient's

homes.

Fertility Nurse

February 2005 - April 2012

Dominion Fertility and Endocrinology

Arlington, VA

45 hours/ week

. Selected as lead nurse of new office location to perform all nursing

duties and oversee other office functionalities.

. Oversaw and supervised a staff of five nurses and all nursing

resources, leading the nurse team in the planning, implementing and

evaluating within the area of nursing care and responsibility.

. Perform trans-vaginal and abdominal ultrasounds and intrauterine

inseminations (IUI).

. Initiate IV's, regulating IV flow, and push and monitor prescribed IV

medications and fluids

. Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and phlebotomy

. Assist the Physician with procedures and execute pre- and post-

operative patient care and patient education.

. Conduct analysis to manage and assess risk within the areas of

responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect

staff and patients.

. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Rheumatology

August 2004- February 2005

Dr. Morris J. Wilkenfeld, MD

Fairfax, VA

40 hours/ week

. Responsible for providing pain management, performing blood draws, and

analyzing test results.

. Worked within a team of health care providers, including physicians

and nursing staff.

. Assisted physicians in procedures, performed phlebotomy, telephone

triage, called in prescriptions, and managed the physician's schedule.

. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed

treatments.

. Provided information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter

medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.

. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Medicine

April 2002 - August 2004

Capital Family Practice

Fairfax, VA

40+ hours/ week

. Ensured the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole

practice population.

. Performed diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.

. Implemented and administered allergy injections, venipuncture,

vaccination and immunization for both adults and children.

. Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus.

. Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs), spirometry, peak flows, and

inhalation treatments and therapies.

. Assisted in the execution of endometrial biopsies and flexible

sigmoidoscopies, including set-up.

. Used technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to the

planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and

communicating information.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Internal Medicine

September 2000 - April 2002

Franconia Internists

Alexandria, VA

40 hours/ week

. Implemented and administered allergy injections, venipuncture,

vaccination and immunization for both adults and children.

. Responsible for the administration and storage of the medication

according to the hospital's policies.

. Responsible for setting up and operating special medical equipment and

apparatus.

. Responsible for performing diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.

. Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs), spirometry, peak flows, and

inhalation treatments and therapies. Assisted in the execution of

endometrial biopsies and flexible sigmoidoscopies, including set-up.

Reported changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concerns

requiring prompt attention.

Licensed Practical Nurse

September 1999 - September 2000

Washington Lee Medical Center

Falls Church, VA

40+ hours/ week

. Performed basic preliminary screenings, checking vital signs, and

performed venipuncture.

. Conducted drug screenings and testing.

. Assisted the physicians and registered nurses with sigmoidoscopy, pap

smears, and suture removal. Documented treatment plans and procedures

in accordance with regulations.

. Monitored stocks of medical supplies.

. Reported changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concerns

requiring prompt attention.

EDUCATION

Graduate from Prince William County School of Practical Nursing, LPN

Program

State license as a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing

License issued by the State Board of Virginia School of Nursing

May 1999

CERTIFICATIONS

Certification for American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers

(CPR and AED)

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office, Outlook

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