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Nurse Management

Location:
Henderson, NV, 89002
Posted:
December 06, 2012

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Resume:

CHRISTINE A. DYKES, LPN

503-***-****

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

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



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