CHRISTINE A. DYKES, LPN
**************@*******.***
OBJECTIVE
• Highly motivated, self-directed and positive worker, works well under pressure and
efficiently manages time
• Very hardworking individual with strong aptitude for working with all people
• Works well independently or in a group- collaborates with healthcare team members to
provide effective care
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint
W ORK EXPERIENCE
Canterbury Inn and Chateau
November 2009-May 2010
CERTIFIED NURSE AID JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Performed all certified nurse aid tasks with limited supervision
• Performed vital signs per shift
• Diabetic management/dietary restrictions
• Performed direct patient care including showers/assisting with ADLs, transfers, and
ambulation
• Assisted with hygiene care
Peace Health St John Medical Hospital
May 2010-March 2011
FLOAT POOL CERTIFIED NURSE AID JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Performed routine vital signs
• Diabetic management/CBG’s/reporting abnormal levels to the Nurse
• Bladder scans
• Repositioning and Transferring
• 1:1 supervision
• Performed care in isolation room, and skilled with isolation techniques and use of PPE
• Documented patient response to therapy in progress notes
Adult Day Care Center of Henderson, LPN
July 2012-Present
LPN JOB DESCRIPTION:
• Took monthly vital signs
• Documented daily care
• Administered and read TB Tests
• Passed all medication
• Initiated 911 and protocol in appropriate situations
Portland Health and Rehabilitation
May 9-July 22, 2011
STUDENT PRACTICAL NURSE DUTIES AND TASKS:
• Completed safe and effective medication administration
• Assigned to treatment nurse and performed dressing changes and wound care
• Diabetic teaching, insulin injections, CBG testing
• Care of bariatric patients
• Care of patients with drug and alcohol addictions and end of life care
• Tracheotomy care
• IV therapy including medication delivery and maintenance
Holgate Center and Rehabilitation
July 25-October 7, 2011
STUDENT PRACTICAL NURSE DUTIES AND TASKS:
• Complete 240 hours of Preceptorship and taking over the role of my preceptor
• Performed all nursing level tasks with limited supervision
• Performed wound care and treatment, wound vac dressing changes, skin checks daily
• Intake interviews on new patients
• Collecting medical history, doing initial skin assessments, administering TB tests,
checking off medication list and reconciliation
• Inservices regarding wound treatments and tools available
• Insertion of urinary catheters and cath care
• Dressing changes and maintenance of PICC lines, and central lines.
• Diabetic management including patient teaching/maintenance/CBG's/Insulin
management and maintenance/ and education
Pacific Specialty and Rehabilitation
October 10-Dec 23, 2011
STUDENT PRACTICAL NURSE DUTIES AND TASKS:
• G-tube and PEG tube medication administration and feedings
• Variety of injections and TB skin testing
• Completed care for residents with a wide variety of medical problems including cardiac,
respiratory, renal failure, stroke, and complicated bone fractures
• Working knowledge of IV therapy including intravenous medication delivery and IV site
care and maintenance
• Worked collaboratively with RNs and Physicians and other members of the health care
team to assure quality patient care
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
• Sumner College
8909 SW Barbar Blvd, Portland, OR 97223
IV Therapy Certification
Pain Management Therapies Certification
Diploma 2012
• Current Nevada State LPN license (#15401) Expires: 1/10/2014
• Health Care Provider Expires: 07/2013