Libra L. Houser
Marysville, WA 98270
************@*****.***
Objective
To acquire a position as a licensed practical nurse.
Education
McClennan Community College
Waco, Texas
Associate Degree in Liberal Arts/LPN
Certifications
Licensed Practical Nurse - LP00052337
BLS Certified
Work Experience
Providence Matsu Health Clinic Wasilla, AK 2004-2006
Prepared patients for their physician encounters. Arranged sterile fields for minor surgeries; such as cryotherapy, vasectomies, colonscopies, IUD insertion, removal of cysts/growth and sutures. Administered children vaccinations, Depo-Provera, Vitamin B, allergy and many antibiotic injections. Provided patient education on the subject of birth control methods, disease process and medication. Called/faxed prescriptions into pharmacy.
Franklin Hills Spokane, WA 2007-2007
Obtained vital signs, glucose readings along with insulin injections, medication administration, performed wound care and wound vac placement, provided ventilation care, G-tube/J-tube care and inserted IV and catheters. Supervised NAC’s to guarantee proper patient care. Timely Medicare and alert charting completed as well as processing MD orders.
Waterford on the South Hill Spokane, WA 2007-2010
I performed vital signs, blood sugars, timely medication administration, wound care, ostomy care, assisted with admission and discharge of patients. I charted on my residents in a timely manner per Medicare guidelines. Patient education provided regarding disease process and medication. Processed M.D. orders in a judicious manner. Supervised NAC’s to make certain patient care was provided with dignity and respect.
Alderwood Manor Spokane, WA 2010-2012
Ensured all residents received their medication in a timely manner, obtained vital signs, blood sugars, IV’s, injections, performed extensive wound care, and charting. Completed the admission and discharge of residents. Did weekly rounds with house MD; processed orders. Supervised nurses and NAC’s to make certain the patients received excellent care with dignity and respect at all times. Family and patient education provided. Completed weekly wound rounds with DNS.
Linden Grove Health Care Puyallup, WA 2012-2012
Medication administration, vital signs, blood sugars, PT/INR, extensive wound care including wound vac’s, blood draws, IV therapy, skin assessments, admission of patients, head to assessments. Processed physician orders. Charting in a timely fashion per Medicare guidelines. Supervised NAC’s. Provided family and patients with education related to disease processes and medications.
New Care Concepts, INC Seattle, WA 2013-2013
Assisted with an 8 year old child with CHARGE; Assured that her trach was patent at all times as well as her G-tube. Vital Signs including O2 saturation every 2 hours and as needed. Provided the patient with tube feedings twice during my shift and also provided all medication via G-tube. Met her needs using sign language.