Nurse Medical
Resume:
Gayla Brockhouse
Email: ********@**********.***
Address:
City: Marion
State: IL
Zip: 62959
Country: USA
Phone: 618-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Fully credentialed LPN with 30 years experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment, long term care and physicians offices. Moving to Springfield area to be near aging mother and family. Am looking for full time employment in clinic or hospital setting to continue nursing career.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Rend Lake School of Nursing, Ina IL 1/2001 to 7/1980 (Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Fully credentialed LPN with 30 years experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment, long term care and physicians offices.
Moving to Springfield area to be near aging mother and family. Am looking for full time employment in clinic or hospital setting to continue nursing career.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse in Illinois, License number 043.051477 1980
Skill Highlights
Acute care expertise
Taking patient histories
Lab result evaluation
Administering medication
Conducting physical examinations
Clinical training
Patient evaluation/intervention
Computerized charting
Enthusiastic caregiver
Professional bedside manner
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
Patient positioning
Feeding assistance
Mobility assistance
Tracheotomy care
Colostomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Gastroenteral nutrition
Insulin medication assistance
Hospice philosophy
Pre- and post-surgical care
Wound cleaning/care
Infection control standards
Physical assessments
Acute and rehabilitative care
Specimen collection/processing
Venipuncture/blood draw
Wound care
Geriatric treatment knowledge
Broad medical terminology knowledge
Worked with first Stem Cell Transplant done in Central Illinois at St John's Hospital.
Advanced training in care of Alzheimers Patients.
Supervisor and charge nurse over CNA Staff.
Care and administration of Medication and Treatment for Rehab patients, (post CABG, knee and hip replacement).
Professional Experience
April 2011 to October 2012
Parkway Manor Marion, Illinois
Charge Nurse
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Supervised CNA Staff for a 45 bed nursing unit.
Delegated staff nurse duties.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Administrations of medications, oral and injectible. Tubefeeding and regulation of Kangaroo feeding pumps.
Body assessment.
Electronic Charting and Documentation
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
November 2008 to April 2011
Jacksonville Convalescent Center Jacksonville, Illinois
Charge Nurse, LPN
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Increased unit productivity for a 85-bed long term care unit.
January 2002 to April 2005
Jacksonville Family Health Care Springfield Clinic Jacksonville, Illinois
Office Nurse
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
Ensured HIPAA compliance. Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound and EKG.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted doctors with surgeries and non-invasive procedures.
Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies.
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Provided necessary health education training for patients.
September 1996 to September 1999
St John's Hospital Springfield, Illinois
Floor Nurse
Chronic patient care in oncology unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for 25 patients per shift
Worked with first Stem Cell Recipient in Central Illinois from first hospitalization through transplant and recovery.
Education and Training
1980 Rend Lake School of Nursing Ina, Illinois
LPN License Nursing
Graduated in top 10 percentage of class, was on Dean's List throughout entire nurses training.
Have taken Continuing Nursing Education, 20 hours required by the State of Illinois now for renewal of license.
Have attended all meetings in preparation for IDPH inspection.
Have been trained in Omnicell use and Med preparation from Omnicell.
Advanced training in the care of Alzheimers patients with emphasis on daily activity and productivity and interventions with family.
On job training in minor surgical procedures, setup and sterilization of surgical instruments.
Immunizations and allergy injections.
Patient teaching for new diabetics.
Bedside emotional and spiritual support for the dying and their families.
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