Nurse Assistant

S. Nicole Austin, LPN

**** ************ **.

Austinville, Va 24312

276-***-****

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

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Seeking an LPN position within a progressive medical office setting,

offering 8+ years of experience in Certified Nurse's Assistant / Licensed

Practical Nurse positions, along with:

. Currently enrolled in RN Program; expect to graduate in 2012.

. Strong observation and interpersonal communication skills.

. Strive to understand a patient's needs and concerns.

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

environment and work schedule.

. Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and

dignified patient care.

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

. Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts

patients' spirits.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

8+ years of combined experience held at Trinity Mission Health and Rehab/

Carilion Internal Medicine:

Licensed Practical Nurse, Trinity Mission Health and Rehab,2005-2006

Licensed Practical Nurse, Carilion Internal Medicine, 2006-present

Nurse's Assistant, Trinity Mission Health and Rehab,2002-2005

. Follow up with timely and accurate charting procedures and verify

prior shift information.

. Conduct initial assessment of patients upon admission and assist with

discharge planning.

. Report changes in patients' conditions routinely and when requiring

immediate attention.

. Collect specimens from patients for laboratory testing.

. Monitor, evaluate and record food and liquid intake and output levels.

. Orientate of new personnel in areas of patient care, medical practices

and procedures.

. Operate equipment and assistive devices to safely transfer patients

dispensing of medications.

. Intravenous Therapy

. Wound care

EDUCATION

Wytheville Community College

Currently enrolled in Registered Nursing Program

Expected Date of Graduation: 2010

Wytheville Community College

Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Certificate of Completion, June 2005

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

Virginia State Licensed Practical Nurse, Current

Virginia State Certified Nursing Assistant, 2002

CPR Certified for Adults and Children, Current

REFERENCES:

Lisa Edwards, LPN Interim Healthcare 276-***-****

Jane Sage, NP Troutdale 276-***-****

Susie Willis, LPN Carilion Family Medicine 276-***-****

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