Emily Gifford

**** *. ******** **. 541-***-****

Tempe AZ, 85282 fxla78@r.postjobfree.com

January 2010

Dear Sir or Madam:

I am a Licensed Vocational Nurse relocated to the Phoenix area. I wish to establish long-term employment where I can utilize my skills with patients. I have excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with co-workers, management, and the general public. I am well organized; a self-starter and can manage a multi-task work assignment. I manage time effectively. I am dependable, professional and job dedicated.

I bring to you 13 years of progressive experience working in the medical field and would like to continue in this line of work. My duties include, but are not limited to, medication administration, telemetry reading, IV therapy, wound care, palliative care, employee health nurse and many other miscellaneous needs.

Enclosed is my resume as a first step in exploring the possibilities of employment at your organization. I feel I would be a great asset to your establishment. I look forward to hearing your reply.

Sincerely,

Emily Gifford

Emily Gifford

1719 E. Broadmor Dr. 541-***-****

Tempe AZ 85282 fxla78@r.postjobfree.com

Objective:

To obtain employment as a Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse. As well as to continue education to obtain RN license.

Profile

A Licensed Vocational/Practical Nurse with experience working with a wide variety of patients. Demonstrates excellent organizational and interpersonal skills. Is dependable, a quick learner, and is self-motivated and able to multi-task in busy and stressful environments. Committed to providing the highest standards of patient care. Holds current CPR, Emergency First Aid certification and IV certification as well as certificate of completion for LVN program.

Education

Licensed Vocational Program, Maric College San Diego Campus 2005-2006

Credits toward Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Lane Community College 2000-2002

Nursing Assistant Certificate, Blue Mountain Community College 2000

Areas of Competency

CLINICAL SKILLS & QUALITY PATIENT CARE

 Gained broad-based experience working on a variety of units such as: Geriatrics, Intensive Care, Emergency Medicine, Oncology, Orthopedics, Medical/Surgical, Rehabilitation, Neurology, Psychology, Telemetry and Hospice/Palliative Care, served as employee health nurse.

 Medication education and administration, IV therapy, glucometer reading, and miscellaneous injections including but not limited to Flu, TB, Hep B.

 Provided care for patients dealing with or recovering from: dementia, Alzheimer’s, various depressions, suicidal ideation, diabetes, fractures, head trauma, paralysis, chemotherapy, surgery, cancer and end of life.

 Monitored, drained, inserted and/or removed Foley catheters, nasal-gastric tubes, Jackson-Pratt drains also perform colostomy and urostomy care.

 Experienced in the use and care of saline locks, chest tubes, feeding tubes, restraints, braces, splints, tracheotomy tubes, hoyer lifts, constant perpetual motion machines (CPM), 5 lead EKG and 12 lead EKG reading.

 Wound care, cleaning and redressing postoperative incisions, and decubitus ulcers.

 Worked with MRSA patients ensuring all contact precautions were strictly adhered to.

 Started, monitored and discontinued oxygen therapy.

 Palliative care to terminally ill patients, inpatient and in home.

 Education given on end of life signs and symptoms, medication usages and administration.

COMMUNICATION & ADMINISTRATION

 Provided comfort, support and information as appropriate to patients and their families.

 Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, dependable, quick learner, a self-starter, able to do multi-task assignments.

 Administering medications and injections and many other hospital and home care oriented duties.

 Performed computerized charting. Also regularly used Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook to create and send correspondence and other office documents. Allscripts proficient.

 Collaboration with RN case managers and doctors.

Emily Gifford

1719 E. Broadmor Dr. 541-***-****

Tempe AZ 85282 fxla78@r.postjobfree.com

Employment History

Licensed Vocational Nurse, The Elizabeth Hospice, Escondido CA 2007-2009

Licensed Vocational Nurse, Classic Residence by Hyatt, San Diego CA 2007

Health Care Assistant, Palomar-Pomerado Health, Poway CA 2002- 2007

Nursing Assistant, Sacred Heart Medical Center, Eugene, OR 2000-2002

Caregiver/CNA, Alpine Springs Assisted Living Facility, Eugene, OR 2000

Caregiver/CNA, Hermiston Terrace Assisted Living Facility, Hermiston, OR 2000

Medical Office Assistant/Secretary, Joseph R. Gifford M.D., Hermiston, OR 1997 - 2000

Emily Gifford

1719 E. Broadmor Dr. 541-***-****

Tempe AZ 85282 fxla78@r.postjobfree.com

References

Suzanne Mitchell RN

760-***-****

Supervisor

The Elizabeth Hospice, Escondido CA

Norma Peralta RN

858-***-****

Supervisor

Palomar-Pomerado Health, Poway CA

Jennifer Aronson LVN

760-***-****

Supervisor

The Elizabeth Hospice, Escondido CA

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