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Puyallup, WA 98373 e-mail:********@*****.***
Qualifications Summary
Nurse extensively experienced in public sector with expertise in intake and
behavioral assessments, triage assessments, medications administration,
patient record documentation, implementation of behavioral treatment plans,
and excellent communication skills. I am a detail oriented, industrious,
team player who enjoys working with diverse populations.
. Current licensure by the state of North Carolina - License No: 017827
. Washington State Licensed Practical Nurse Temporary Practice Permit
Credential Number 60409972 Expiration 02/21/2014
. Extensive experience in psychiatric and behavioral assessments
. Proficient in current triage assessment knowledge and techniques
. Thorough understanding of medications administration with complete
professional competency
. Experienced in home care nursing especially with tracheostomy tube
care of children and infants.
Employment
Bayada Home Health Care
2012-Present
Provided all aspects of nursing care for pediatric patients in a home
setting. Patients have ranged from premature infants to teens recovering
from surgery. Most clients had tracheostomy tubes.
Maxim Healthcare Services
2011-2012
Providing nursing care for severely developmentally disabled children
within the home including implementing clinical care plans, administering
medications and therapies, assistance with mobility and transfers and
delivering nursing care needs as ordered.
Tammy Lynn Center for Developmental Disabilities
2009-2011
Provided all aspects of nursing care for severely and profoundly
developmentally disabled children and adults who had multiple medical and
psychiatric diagnoses.
Johnston Correctional Institute
2008
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Tasks included: The administering of medications and laboratory tests;
triage, assessment and procedural treatments; total patient care; medical
documentation; communication with physicians and other health care
providers to ensure the delivery of quality health care to the inmates.
Dorothea Dix Hospital, Raleigh, NC
2003-2008
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services
Cared for patients with physical and psychiatric disorders. Performed
duties, which included administering of medications, documentation
and therapeutic interaction with patients. Participated with physicians,
social workers, nurses, and staff in the planning and implementation of
psychiatric treatments.
North Carolina Correctional Institute for Women, Raleigh, NC
2002
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Responsibilities included administering of medications and treatments,
charting and interacting with physicians/staff in the mental health unit of
a state women's prison. Some of the duties included assessing patients,
following care plans, implementing behavioral treatment plans and working
in the mental health clinics. Other duties included: administering, renewal
and tracking of all direct observation medications.
Carver Living Center, Durham, N.C 2001-2002
Long Term Care and Rehabilitation Facility
Managed all aspects of patient care including documentation of tasks and
medical condition of patients. Duties included administering medications,
tests and treatments; triage assessments, communicating patient needs to
MD/PA/NP; writing standing and 'read-back' orders; and meeting all nursing
needs of the patient
Polk Youth Institute, Butner, N.C. 2001-2001
North Carolina Department of Corrections
Interacted with incarcerated youth, high security maximum control (HCON)
inmates, nursing staff, and correctional officers in a healthcare
environment. Tasks included: The administering of medications and
laboratory tests; triage, assessment and procedural treatments; total
patient care; medical documentation; communication with physicians and
other health care providers to ensure the delivery of quality health care
to the inmates.
Maxim Healthcare, Durham, N.C 1996-2000
Healthcare Agency
Coordinated treatment of patients, administered medications, delivered
basic nursing care, and documented medical care and condition of patients.
Worked in various home settings and in health care facilities as staff
relief.
Omni Visions, Inc., Durham, N.C. 1995-2000
Therapeutic Foster Care Agency
Planned and implemented personal care, educational support, administering
of medications, development of behavioral plans and documentation of the
care given to foster and respite care children with special needs.
John Umstead Hospital, Butner, N.C. 1992-1995
North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services Facility
Cared for patients with physical and psychiatric disorders. Main duties
included: administering of
medications, delivering medical treatments, documentation of care given,
planning/implementation of
psychiatric care plans and therapeutic interaction with patients.
Education
Wake Technical Community College, Raleigh, N.C.
2008
English 114 and Developmental Psychology
Durham Technical Community College, Durham, N.C.
Associate Degree Nursing Student
2006-2007
College Transfer and Science classes
1986-1988
Practical Nursing Graduate
1974
University of Maryland, College Park, MD.
Psychology, Sociology
1977
Skills
Computer Skills: Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. Communication Skills:
Proposal Writing and Presentations