Joanne Copley

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Melbourne, Florida ****5

Cell: 330-***-****

acot4e@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Caring and compassionate LPN with over 20 year experience in long term and skilled nursing

facilities. Working Alzheimer's, dementia, psych and gri-psych. Recently moved from Ohio to Florida.

Licenses

Ohio license PN 089958

Florida license PN 5218862

IV Certified

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Skill Highlights

Medication administration expert Health and wellness expertise

BAC screening/drug screen collection Vascular care understanding

Geriatric treatment knowledge ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)

Broad medical terminology knowledge Psych and mental health care proficiency

Diagnostic tools experience Committed to compliance reporting

Computerized charting specialist Strong medical ethic

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care Enthusiastic caregiver

Infection control standards expert Wound cleaning/care expertise

Acute and rehabilitative care Flow sheet charting

Mobility assistance IV drug therapy management

Body mechanics knowledge Colostomy care familiarity

Sterilization techniques mastery Specimen collection/processing

proficiency

Professional Experience

September 2006 to Orchards of Ridgewood

October 2014 Copley, Ohio

Charge Nurse LPN

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient

community.Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical

protocols.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for

improvement of processes and treatments.Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of

staffing requirements.Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.Provided necessary

health education training for patients.Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care

through a team nursing process covering 20-25 high acuity patients per shift.Provided

behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.Assisted

patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.Completed clinical rotations in

Geriatrics.Administered medications and assisted in diagnostic testing for HIV-positive

patients.Achieved departmental goals and objectives by instituting new processes and standards for

in-patient care.Responsible for primary care, case management and medication

management.Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient

flow.Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge

instructions and follow-up care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood

pressure.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Obtained vitals for a

floor of 25 patients per shift.Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies

and procedures.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of

patient.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Often

commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.Coordinated with doctors and

registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information

and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Tested glucose and administered injections.Skillfully

performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential

files.Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and

psychological withdrawal symptoms.

May 1998 to Arbors of Fairlawn

October 2006 Fairlawn, Ohio

Charge Nurse LPN

Same charges as mentioned above.

Education and Training

1992 Wayne County Career Center

Smithville, Ohio, USA

Nursing

LPN

Stark State Collage

Canton, Ohio, USA

Nursing Prerequisites No Degree

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