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