Darlynn Garczynski, LPN

**** ******* **** *** ***, MD 21015

410-***-****/t4tp3m@r.postjobfree.com

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CAREER OBJECTIVE

Highly talented and efficient Licensed Practical Nurse having over 16 years experience in health care seeking a position within a community-based hospital, long-term care or medical office that is dedicated to improving the health of area residents.

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AREAS OF EXPERTISE/KNOWLEDGE

 Experienced and knowledgeable in long-term care, medical-surgical nursing, and private practice

 Phlebotomy, IV site/line, injections

 Patient education; nutrition, medication, & diabetes

 Obtain vital signs monitor and record

 Assessment and monitoring of patients

 Specimen collection

 Prescription writing

 Interacting /communicating with physicians and other medical professionals

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LPN

Dr. R Clayton, Baltimore, Maryland 2009-present

ER Nursing Technician

Franklin Square Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland 2009-present

Phlebotomist/Lab Technician

Upper Chesapeake, Bel Air, Maryland 2008-2009

CMA

Harford Primary Care, Bel Air, Maryland 2003-2008

CMA

Potomac Physicians, Bel Air, Maryland 1997-2002

Alternate between day shift and evening shift providing quality care alongside primary physicians, specialists and co-workers for a broad range of patients

 oxygen therapy

 wound care using sterile and aseptic technique

 assist with LP procedures

 insertion of catheters

 monitor and record intake/output

 nasopharengeal and oral suctioning

 12-lead EKG’s

 one on one observation

 casting

 charting

 triage

 data entry

 prior authorizations/pre-certifications

 mental illness

 crisis intervention

 assist in minor surgery

 specimen preparation

 staff scheduling

 Dexa scan testing

 assist with activities of daily living

 suture/staple removal

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CLINICAL TRAINING

Uphold high standards of nursing care for a diverse population of patients ranging from newborn to geriatric in a variety of settings including Medical- Surgical, Psychiatry, Pediatrics, OR, Oncology and Long-term care setting.

Upper Chesapeake Medical Center, Bel Air, MD 2009

Oncology, Medical-Surgical, Maternity Units

Harford Memorial Hospital, Havre de Grace, MD 2009

Joint Replacement & OR Units 2009

St. Josephs Hospital, Baltimore, MD 2009

Psychiatric Unit

YMCA-daycare, Bel Air, MD 2009

Pediatrics

Citizens Nursing Home, Havre de Grace, MD 2008

Long Term Care/Rehabilitation Unit

 Nursing Care Principles

 Professional Communication

 Nutritional Care Services

 Prepare and Administer medication by oral/injectible/sublingual/dermal and inhalation

 Health Care Delivery

 Clinical Nursing

 Physical Assessments

 Medical-Surgical Nursing

 Long Term Care Nursing

 Maternal/Child Nursing

 Prepare and Administer IV Fluids/Antibiotics

 Psychosocial

Development

Assessment____________________________________________________________________

• Performed total patient assessment including neurologic, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, and surgical/trauma wound, nephrostomy tubes, trachiostomy, urinary catheters, NG tubes, G tubes, chest tubes, and ostomies

Planning______________________________________________________________________

• Educated patients and their families on disease processes, medical –surgical procedures, and broad aspects of therapeutic regiments, including medication and pain management techniques.

Implementation________________________________________________________________

• Followed aseptic procedures and provided care in accordance with universal precautions with an emphasis on surgical/traumatic wound care and debriding, intake and output, and ostomies.

• Maintained and monitored therapeutic IV’s

• Administered oral and intramuscular and subcutaneous medication

• Cared for perinatal and postpartum patients and their newborns, and evaluated fetal monitoring strips

Evaluation____________________________________________________________________

• Worked effectively with an interdisciplinary team, and performed accurate charting procedures

• Successfully recommended and implemented changes to the Medical Unit regarding assignment delegation and prioritizing resulting in a higher standard of patient care and reassessed/revised plan of care as needed

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EDUCATION

Licensed Practical Nursing,

Harford Community College, Bel Air, Maryland

General Studies

Harford Community College, Bel Air, Maryland

Certified Nursing Assistant,

Harford Community College, Bel Air, Maryland

Certified Medical Assistant, 1995

Medix School, Towson, Maryland

LICENSES/AFFILIATIONS/AWARDS

Licensed Practical Nurse license-LP47116

CNA- A00096429

CMA

CPR: BLS –current

ENA, Baltimore chapter- present

SNA, Harford County chapter- present

OSHA/HAZMAT-Trained

Volunteer, Animal Rescue Inc, 2007-present

Dean’s List-Harford Community College

References available upon request

Darlynn Garczynski

1905 Calvary Rd

Bel Air, MD 21015

410-***-****/t4tp3m@r.postjobfree.com

Re: LPN Position

To whom it may concern:

Please find my attached resume for your consideration.

As a LPN with numerous clinical experiences, I am well versed in the medical field and feel that my skills might be of interest. I have over 10 years experience in the health care; with experience in long-term rehabilitation, clinic settings, and medical surgical rotation. I am articulate, professional and extremely computer literate. My other strengths are my ability to work well with others as a team, maintain a professional manner, and I am also able to perform a variety of tasks concurrently.

The attached resume reveals my talents through my working with a professional attitude and possessing the characteristics of great leadership. My resume also expresses a wide variety of experiences I have enjoyed at college and through my previous employment.

Thank you in advance for your time and consideration and I look forward to speaking with you.

Cordially,

Darlynn Garczynski

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