Genny Lyons- Jefferson
Browns Mills, NJ 08015
*********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE: Seeking a position as a knowledgeably LPN in a healthcare
environment
EDUCATION
Lincoln Technical Institute, Moorestown, NJ
Practical Nursing Program Diploma, September 2011
Air Force Technical School, Wichita Falls, TX
Licensed Practical Nurse, July 2006
Burlington County College, Pemberton, NJ
A.S Criminal Justice/ Psychology May 2005
Summary of Skills:
Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal with
an eye for detail. Skilled with providing quality patient care
Experience of 6 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the field of Long
term Care,
Vast ability to prepare and maintain electronic records and charts.
Immense knowledge of medication and dosage calculation
Sound ability to help resolve the inquiries of the patient and their
families.
Strong leadership ability. Energetic and positive thinker.
Proficient computer skills with word, power point, excel
Ability to give medication to a patient both orally and inter-veinously.
Extremely productive in a high volume, high stress, environment.
Expert with electronic records, EKG, TDAP
Accurately provides phone triage and documents in electronic medical record
WORK EXPERIENCE
McGuire AFB April 2012 to current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skilled in cardiopulmonary resuscitation used to initiate resuscitation
measures when necessary and assist medical team in providing support
measure.
Responsible for pharmaceuticals, their expected beneficial effects, and
potential side effects.
Answers phones and responds to patients concerns or request via email or
phone message within 1 hour of receiving notification. Accurately provides
and documents all patient phone triage in electronic medical record.
Performed patient care and nursing administrative duties for outpatients in
accordance with established policies, procedures, protocols, and
guidelines.
Set up and assisted in procedures and with equipment; provides
individualized patient teaching on a preventative healthcare and health
maintenance.
Prepared and administered prescribed medications by oral, sublingual,
intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, dermal and inhalation
routes.
Prepared and positioned patient for examinations and treatments.
Responsible for maintaining patient's privacy and personal dignity.
Prepared all documentation to meet or exceed established standards,
timeliness, accuracy, content and signature.
Coordinates patient care with referred treatment facilities.
514 AES McGuire AFB Clinic, McGuire AFB, NJ Nov 2007 to April 2012
Licensed Practical Nurse (Veterans Affairs (Long Term Care))
Responsible for the administration and storage of the medication according
to the hospital's policies.
Performed accurate documentation followed by medicine administration and
report any medical problem or error.
Acted as a liaison between physician and residential facilities to accurate
carry out doctors' orders to the benefit of the patient.
Observe the signs and symptoms then record and report the condition of
patient to the appropriate medical professional.
Managed the in queries of the patient and families to help resolved issues.
Provided personal care, dress wounds, collected the specimens, and reviewed
laboratory tests.
Educated patients' and their families regarding the medical condition,
medical procedures, treatment and medications, and also proper
administrations of medications.
Performed daily insulin test and weighed patients
Administered flu shot PRN
Performed EKG and assisted in there readings
Performed PPD, Rapid Strep Test and throat cultures, Urine cultures with
and with Microscope, Tetanus shot, Tuberculosis skin test, and coordinated
with lab on procedures
Keesler Medical Center, Biloxi, MS April 2006 to Nov 2007
Licensed Practical Nurse (ER, ICU)
Administered oral medications and injections. Maintain intake& output in
patients records
Skilled at Tracheotomy Care, Intravenous and oxygen therapy, and catheter
insertion
Supervised and train 12 nursing assistants in various areas of patient care
in the second largest hospital in the Air Force.
Coordinated with physicians and care team regarding implementation of
medication and treatment plans. Assisted in ROM exercised for returning
wounded troops.
Acted as a liaison between physician and residential facilities
Instructed patients regarding preventive care and health management
Directed CNA staff on daily assignments and implemented teaching as
needed.
Performed routine wound checks and dressing changes
Observe the signs and symptoms (ie. for evidence shock and infection) then
reported the condition of patient to the appropriate medical professional
and implemented proper procedure.