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Shirley Arvin
adl4vc@r.postjobfree.com ***-***1706Jeffersontown, KY
40299
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with
‘extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample
collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control
Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-
through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes
accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful
environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors,
specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Ihave
over twelve years of experience as a Phlebotomist, and Pharmacy
technical, and an educator throughout the hospital.
Skills
‘© Healthcare platforms
© Multi-tasking and
‘© Empathetic and
‘compassionate
prioritization © Educating families
‘© Patient triaging ‘© Documenting incidents
‘© Samples collection © Counting narcotics
© Assisting physicians
® Licensed Practical Nurse
‘© Psychotropic medication
knowledge
Experience
© Caring for wounds
‘© Rehabilitation tech
Experience
Humana Hospital- Direct nursing care of patients, including
Suburban, Humana taking viral signs, wound care with
Audubon Louisville, dressing changes, monitoring intake
KY ‘output of fluids and diet. and
Licensed Practical documention. Worked under the direction
Nurse of a registered nurse. Observed and
01/1978 - 01/1999 monitored patients. Assessed patients
needs. Administered medication and
therapeutic treatments as per Physicians
orders. Prepared as part of
multidisciplinary healthcare team.
Responded to patient alarms as needed
assessment request to identify course of
treatment. patient intake information,
including medical histories, current
symptoms and vitals such as height and
weight.
Answered patient and family questions to
educate on optimal treatment procedures.
‘Communicated concerns regarding clients’
status, care and environment to nursing
supervisors, clinical care supervisors and
case managers.
Contacted Physicians to update laboratory
results, and transcribed and implement
any new Physicians orders for medications
for patients.
Followed Physicians orders for
administration of Pre-Op and Post-Op
medications.
Documenting of Patients changes in status
after receiving any new physicians orders.
Educating, Patients and Family according,
to upcoming procedures.
Experience
Humana Hospital- Direct nursing care of patents,
Suburban, Humana taking viral signs, wound care
‘Audubon Louisville, dressing changes, monitoring intake
KY output of fuids and diet. and
Licensed Practical documention. Worked under the direction,
Nurse ofa registered nurse. Observed and
01/1978-01/1999 monitored patients. Assessed patients
needs. Administered medication and
therapeutic treatments as per Physicians
orders. Prepared as part of
:multidisciplinary healthcare team,
Responded to patient alarms as needed
assessment request to identify course of
treatment. patient intake information,
including medical histories, current
symptoms and vitals such as height and
weight
Answered patient and family questions t
educate on optimal treatment procedures
Communicated concerns regarding ci
status, care and environment to nursing
supervisors, clinical care supervisors and
case managers.
Contacte Physicians to update laboratory
results, and transcribed and implement
any new Physicians orders for medications
for patient.
Followed Physicians orders for
administration of Pre-Op and Post-Op
‘medications.
Documenting of Patients changes in status
alter receiving any new physicians orders.
Educating, Patients and Family according
to upcoming procedures.
Hillcrest Nursing home Guaranteed exceptional care quality by
Louisville, KY correctly administering medication,
Licensed Practical __ inserting and caring for catheters, dressing
‘Nurse Supervisor and changing wounds and assisting with
(1/1987 - 01/1988 personal hygiene.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-
assessment requests to identify course of
treatment.
Provided direct nursing care of assigned
patients, including administering
ns and therapeutic treatments as.
per physicals orders. Prepared patients for
‘examinations or procedures. Educated
patients and families about procedures/
treatments. Collected patients samples.
‘Worked as part of the multidisciplinary
healthcare team
Started, monitored and managed
intravenous medication to stabilize patient
heart and blood pressure.
Communicated concems regarding clients’
status, care and environment to nursing
supervisors, clinical care supervisors and
case managers.
“Monitored patient’ respiration activity,
blood pressure and blood glucose levels in
response to medical administration.
Directed medication administration and
‘oversaw all patient care.
Evaluated patient conditions, progeess and
treatment success to make changes and
adapt treatment plans.
Education and Training
Louisville Adult Education Louisville, KY
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