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Assistant Nurse

Location:
Richmond, VA, 23220
Posted:
August 08, 2011

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Resume:

Kitteeva Allen, L.P.N.

P.O. Box ***** ~ Richmond, VA 23255

2316.

**********@*****.***

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Licensed Practical Nurse

Seeking for the greatest opportunity to work as an entry level LPN for a

reputed company to expand my experience in nursing and to enhance my skills

and competencies. Interested in a Licensed Practical Nurse position that

will allow me to offer others the benefit from my expertise and experience.

Skills

. Advocate for patient's rights; strive to understand a patient's needs

and concerns.

. Strong observation and interpersonal communication skills.

. Ability to care for patients at all levels.

. Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to changes of

environment.

. Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and

dignified patient care.

. Personable; interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing

staff.

. Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts

patients' spirits.

. Responsible for various nursing duties as assigned that may include

medication administration, injections, dressing changes, wound care,

bladder scans, administer oxygen, anti embolism stockings, nebulizer

treatments, discontinue intravenous therapy, glucometer, Doppler,

specimen collection, etc.

Work Experience

Private Duty

Licensed Practical Nurse

7/2010-present

Richmond, Virginia

Provide care to a patient with a newly amputated extremity, peg tube, and

trach. Daily wound care and administer medications, feedings, and

injections routinely.

Nurse Advantage Certified Nursing Assistant

11/2003- 8/2005 Richmond, Virginia

Tested and charted vital signs and blood sugar levels. Provided additional

nursing assistance as needed. Monitored patients, providing daily care,

feedings, and sheet changes. Quickly identified pain issues when patients

were transferred to new locations.

Medical Staffing Network Certified Nursing

Assistant

9/2001- 11/2003 Richmond, Virginia

Tested and charted vital signs and blood sugar levels. Provided additional

nursing assistance as needed. Monitored patients, providing daily care,

feedings, and sheet changes. Quickly identified pain issues when patients

were transferred to new locations.

National Nurses Certified Nursing Assistant

1/1999- 6/2000 Richmond, Virginia

Tested and charted vital signs and blood sugar levels. Provided additional

nursing assistance as needed. Monitored patients, providing daily care,

feedings, and sheet changes. Quickly identified pain issues when patients

were transferred to new locations.

Licensure & Certification

Virginia State Licensed Practical Nurse May

2010

Certified Nursing Assistant and First Aid

CPR Certified for Adults and Children



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