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Licensed Practical Patient Care

Location:
Birmingham, AL
Posted:
April 25, 2024

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ad49eq@r.postjobfree.com

Birmingham, AL

C O N T A C T P R O F I L E

E D U C A T I O N

W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

Clinical Nurse

OBGYN South

Conducted physical exams and provided education on women's health topics such as contraception, sexually transmitted infections, and prenatal care.

Administered medications, injections, and venipunctures as ordered by the physician.

Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.

Documented patient care and maintaining accurate medical records.

2015-2016

Dedicated and compassionate licensed practical nurse with over 20 years of clinical experience and a background in social work. Seeking opportunities to utilize clinical expertise and communication skills to provide high-quality healthcare to underserved populations in a correctional facility setting. Fully vaccinated against COVID-19.

L I S A G A I L A N D R E W S

L I C E N S E D P R A C T I C A L N U R S E

Urology Nurse

Urology Center of Alabama

Assisted with the care of patients in a urology clinic and performed phlebotomy, vital signs, weight, height, and blood pressure measurements.

Provided education to patients regarding their diagnosis and treatment plan including post-operative instructions as appropriate.

Assisted in the care of patients with urological cancer, including prostate and bladder cancer.

Assisted the physician during urological procedures. 2010-2015

BACHERLOR OF ARTS

University of Alabama

Interdisciplinary and Community

Studies

December 2020

BACHERLOR OF SOCIAL

WORK

Miles College

Social Work

December 1990

ASSOCIATE DEGREE IN

NURSING

Bevill State Community College

Licensed Practical Nursing

November 1995

ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED

SCIENCE

Lawson State Community

College

Social Work

June 1987

Gastroenterology Nurse

Birmingham Gastroenterology Association 1998-2010

Assessed patient’s medical history, vital signs, and physical examination findings to identify the presence of gastrointestinal disorders or complications related to these conditions. Documented all care provided in electronic health record per hospital guidelines including nursing assessment and interventions performed with physician review as needed. Provided education regarding diet modifications, medications, lifestyle changes that may be required for treatment of a particular condition.

Carried out pre-certification procedures and pro-med computer services.

205-***-****

ad49eq@r.postjobfree.com

Birmingham, AL

C O N T A C T W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

L I S A G A I L A N D R E W S

L I C E N S E D P R A C T I C A L N U R S E

Correctional Nurse

St. Clair Correctional Medical

Services Inc.

Coordinated and administered medication, therapeutic agents and treatments to inmates.

Provided emergency first aid and wound care,

Performed physical and sexual assault exams.

Monitored electrocardiogram (EKG) and recorded all vital signs.

1996-1998

E X P E R T I S E

Patient care

Medication

administration

Patient education

Patient safety

Wound care

Emergency response

IV line placements

Vital signs

GI and feeding tubes

Acute and rehabilitative

care

H O N O R S & C O M M U N I T Y I N V O L M E N T

Alpha Pi Nu Nursing Sorority

Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Merit Award in Social Work

National Black Nurses Association

Appreciation for Services Rendered, American Red Cross Volunteer for the Youth, Jasper Housing Authority

Certificate of Appreciation, Children's Hospital of Alabama Community Volunteer, AARP

Summer Day Program for autism volunteer, Glenwood Inc. Mental Health Services

Emergency first responder group for medical staff, Church of the Highlands

C E R T E F I C A T I O N S

CPR

First Aide

Home Health Certification

Achievement in Intravenous Therapy, Bevill State Community College

Medication Assistant Supervision Certification, Alabama Department of Mental Health

Field Staff Nurse

Caretenders Home Health Co. 1995-1998

Provided hospice care to colostomy, dementia, and

Alzheimer's patients.

Administered trachea, wound VAC, feeding tube, and Foley insertions.

Managed and pre-filled insulin injections as well as weekly pillboxes.

Instructed patient families on the care of the patient and maintenance of a healthy environment for the patient. S K I L L S

Teamwork

Communication

Compassion

Critical thinking

Time management

Integrity



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