Robin Ann Ferrante
Rowley, Massachusetts 01969
OBJECTIVE:
To secure a challenging Licensed Practical Nursing position within a team oriented progressive facility.
Allowing me the opportunity to enhance my knowledge, performance, and hands on experience, while
promoting efficient and effective patient care resulting in the highest level of satisfaction. Long term goal
is to obtain my Registered Nurse License allowing me to further my knowledge and hands on experience
within the scope of nursing.
EDUCATION:
Graduate: Practical Nursing 2002
North Shore Community College
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923.
LICENSE: PN NCLEX Licensure 63292 current
CERTIFICATION: CPR current
EXPERIENCE:
October 2008 to present: Licensed Practical Nurse
Kindred Hospital
Peabody, Massachusetts 01960
Responsibilities include: Patient assessments, administer medications, IV therapy, IV insertion, G-tube
care and feedings, tracheotomy care and suctioning, wound treatments, dressing changes, patient
teaching, phlebotomy, FSBS, review labs, assist with invasive procedures, notify nursing supervisor and
physician of change of condition and enter new orders. Interface with staff, physicians and family
members, transfer and or discharge patients. Document all pertinent information in EMS Protouch.
August 2007 to October 2008: Licensed Practical Nurse
Beacon Family Medicine
Ipswich, Massachusetts 01938
Responsibilities include: Greeting and rooming patients, vital signs, brief history and medication updates.
EKG’s, PFT’s, urinalysis, micro albumins, assist with minor surgery, wound treatment and
catheterizations. Administer immunizations and patient teaching, perform phlebotomy, telephone triage,
prescription refills, scheduling of consults and testing. Obtain pre certifications and prior authorizations.
Communicate with Physicians on all urgent patient information. Document all pertinent information.
June 2004 to July 2007: Licensed Practical Nurse
Dr. Steven Keenholtz, Internal Medicine, Infectious Diseases, and Travel Clinic
Danvers, Massachusetts 01923
Responsibilities include: EKG’s, FSBS, vital signs, urinalysis, micro albumins, nebulizer treatments,
rapid strep tests, ear irrigations, wound treatments, immunizations, and patient teaching. Process
prescription refills, handle telephone triage, schedule all necessary procedures and related appointments
along with obtaining necessary prior insurance authorizations. Administer travel immunizations, monitor
patients for adverse reactions, and educate patients on the various diseases for world travel. Document all
pertinent information.
October 2002 to June 2004: Licensed Practical Nurse
Masconomet Health Care
Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983
Responsibilities included: Administration and documentation of medications and wound treatments.
FSBS, obtain specimen samples, and provide enteral nutrition. Assess and address physical and
psychological issues, interface with immediate staff, physicians, and family members. As charge nurse
responsible for supervision of aide’s assignments and follow through care of residents.
August 2000 to September 2001: Clinical Associate
Beverly Hospital
Beverly, Massachusetts 01915
Responsibilities included: Vital signs, I & 0’s, FSBS, phlebotomy, responding to call lights, assisting
patient with specific needs; transferring, ambulating, and assuring patient is comfortable and room is in
order. Assist RN with wound treatments and catheterization. Report and record all pertinent information.
September 1988 to September 2003
Owned and operated small business
References furnished upon request.