Medical High School

Erica Gannon

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Professional Overview:

Dedicated and well qualified healthcare professional with sub acute, hospital, nursing

home and home healthcare experience. Excel in working independently, professionally

managing caseloads, and setting priorities. Leader and problem solver with reputation for

composure and quick thinking during crises. Highly adaptive, flexible style; efficiently and

competently work with diverse patient populations.

Credentials:

Massachusetts Licensed Practical Nurse # 70246

Massachusetts Real Estate License # 9053441

CPR/BLS certified

Certifications:

IV Therapy Certification

Education:

Salem State College 1/2009 – Present Part time for BSN

First Choice Training Institute 2006 2008 Graduated LPN

Boyd School 1992 1993 – Diploma Travel/Tourism

Medford High School 1987 1991 – Diploma

Work Experience:

Commonwealth of Massachusetts Cambridge, MA

January 25, 2012 Present

Performs a complete physical assessment and medical history as required on each

detainee/inmate entering the correctional system. Assists the physicians with sick call by

screening patients and preforming minor procedure. Treats detainees/inmates with problems

within professional capabilities and refers other medical problems to the appropriate physician.

Ensures the implementation of physician's orders. Ensures that prescribed medications are

administered as ordered using the formulary. Applies knowledge of drugs and therapeutics in

dispensing medication.

Makes observation rounds on patients, and records in progress notes. Evaluates symptoms,

reactions, and progress of patients on periodic basis, charts, and reports problems to management.

Maintains security while dispensing medications and is continually cognizant of the potential

hazard of drug hoarding and trafficking among detainees/inmates. Maintains non-involvement in

the security aspects of care.

Destroys and properly disposes of all needles/syringes.

Prepares regularly scheduled reports and special reports as necessary.

Documents all detainee/inmate contacts. Maintains confidentiality of medical records.

Maintains compliance with industry and company policies for accreditation.

Performs other duties as assigned.

North Shore Community Health, INC. Gloucester, MA

LPN/HEDIS

January 2009 Present

Provides comprehensive nursing services including assessment, teaching, counseling,

and prevention services to individuals and families in the community. Assesses patient and

conduct general health assessment. Reviews lab results and specialist reports and refers

to appropriate physician in timely manner. Arranges for specialized testing, medical

procedures, and specialist referrals. Assist physician/NP with physical assessment and

procedures as needed. Gives treatments, medications and injections and perform testing

per physicians orders. Triages calls or visits from clients, and determines needs and

initiates appropriate action needed. Assesses the immunization status of clients.

Supervise Medical Assistants

VNA OF BOSTON – Charlestown, MA

LPN Weekend Visiting Nurse – Per Diem

March, 2011 December 2011

ReadyNurse Wakefield, Massachusetts

LPN

January 2009 Present

Agency nurse per diem working and providing a variety of nursing care.

Woodbriar of Wilmington Wilmington, Massachusetts

Certified Nursing Assistant/LPN

2004 December 2008

Provided a full range of nursing care. Directed work of the nursing assistants; administered

medications, injections, and performed routine treatments; administered staff

assignments; assisted in the evaluation of client’s care; accepted doctors’ orders for clients

and patients; notified appropriate personnel of pertinent changes in clients condition;

assisted with general health care; observed and recorded signs and symptoms of changes

in clients conditions and behaviors. Assisted with direct delivery of patient care and self

management education in a

post op environment. Administered medication orally, topically, by pump, catheter, and

tube. Preformed treatments, wound care, suture and staple removal. Handled narcotics

and controlled substances with responsibility for keys and proper documentation.

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