Melissa M. Washington, LPN

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Lithonia, GA 30058

404-***-****

acqzll@r.postjobfree.com

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse

Summary:

* Determined, self-motivated, thorough and dependable.

* Skilled at learning new concepts quickly and working well under pressure.

* Able to work independently or in a group.

* Enthusiastic, outgoing and dedicated to serve others.

Professional Goal:

Work in a facility that expects professional and individualized care to be given to patients. The focus will be on the emotional and physical needs of the patient. Expectations of the patient and employer will always be exceeded.

Education:

United States Army Administrative School

Georgia State University

Dekalb Technical College, LPN Diploma and Licensure, Dean’s List 2009

Certified IV Therapy, 2008

CPR, BLS Certification

Experience:

January 2015-Present

The One Group: PRN Hospice IPU, Continuous Care

Provide direct care to hospice patients in their home or inpatient unit.

Provide emotional, spiritual, and compassionate care to the patient and the family based on their needs and desires.

Ensure that the patient’s dignity and comfort needs are met.

August 2009-Present

Grady Health Systems: Ambulatory Care, Internal Medicine, OB/GYN

Provide direct care to adults and pediatric patients in an ambulatory care setting.

Triage and room patients ensuring any lab test required have been obtained.

Set up and assist the physician with minor in-office procedures.

Perform ECGs, administer medication, oral and injections, and perform aerosol treatments and ear lavages as ordered.

Order stock medical supplies and medications.

Provide vaccinations for adults and pediatric patients as ordered and ensure all vaccinations are updated in GRITS.

Set up exam room and assist the provider with OB/GYN procedures.

Provide Family Planning (Title X) Information for qualified clients, ensuring that clients are educated regarding their family planning options. Provide hearing and vision screenings according to Georgia public school system standards.

September 2012-April 2014

Kaiser Permanente: PRN Float Pool OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics

Prepares patient for exams by reviewing history, collecting current information and appropriate vital signs, (hearing, vision, blood glucose monitoring and immunizations). Ensure immunizations are updated in GRITS.

Provide interventions ordered by practitioner (medication, dressings, specimen collections, irrigations, suture removal and IVs).

Prepares room, patient and equipment for procedures and assist physician as needed.

(Annual GYN exams, Colposcopy, LEEP, and Endometrial Biopsy, IUD insertions & removals, Nexplanon insertion & removal.

Confirm positive fetal movement with OB patients, initiates fetal monitoring for abnormal OB patient visits. Assist with monitoring and management of patient and physician electronic messages within scope of practice.

Schedules appointments for patients with lab, radiology, and follow-up appointments as ordered by the practitioner.

Skilled in providing OB/GYN patients with pre-operative education for pending surgery.

Participates in the process of interviewing, selection and orientation of new team members.

May 2011-August 2013 (PRN)

Corizon: Correctional Intake Nurse/Mental Health Nurse/Pharmacy Nurse

Assess incoming detainees for any chronic and/or acute illnesses.

Notify corrections officer of any detainee requiring emergency care.

Medically screen and medicate incoming detainees requiring intervention according to Corizon Health protocol.

Schedule appointments for any detainee requiring on site provider care and labs.

Provide any injections required at intake screening including PPD and Tetanus.

Changes and/or applies dressings according to nursing standards of care.

Documents patient encounters in S.O.A.P. format per policies and procedures and triages/treats health complaints per protocol.

Demonstrate knowledge of pharmacology to include drug action, side effects and contraindications.

Validate medications and prepare medications packets to be distributed during medication administration.

Perform oral inspections to ensure that detainee has swallowed medication and to prevent hoarding/selling of drugs.

Ensure the renewal and/or discontinuation of medication per prescription orders.

Evaluate/document the effectiveness/ineffectiveness of medication.

Ensure the detainees are provided with ordered medications. Assess chronic conditions as requested during medication administration.

Document vital signs and/or weights in accordance with orders, protocols, policies, and procedures.

Participate in the orientation process for new nurses.

Professional References:

Gloria Beecher, MSN 678-***-****

Tessa Garcia. RN 678-***-****

Kerrie Taylor, RN 678-***-****

Personal References:

Gail Stanley 678-***-****

Lisa Evans 706-***-****

Valencia Hudson 404-***-****

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