Nurse Care
Resume:
ROBBIN DESPORTE
Email: ********@*****************.***
Address:
City: Orchard Park
State: NY
Zip: 14127
Country: USA
Phone: 251-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication skills and experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Bishop State Community College, Mobile AL 1/2001 to 5/1996 (Licensed Practical Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication skills and experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse in New York, License number 311811.
Licensed Practical Nurse in Alabama.
Education and Training
1996 Bishop State Community College Mobile, Alabama
Diploma Licensed Practical Nursing
Coursework in Hospice and Palliative Nursing
Coursework in Acute Care Nursing
IV certified
Infection Control
Current CPR certification
Required annual CEU training
Continuing education LPN to RN bridge program through Excelsior College
Professional Experience
May 2004 to September 2012
Delta Health Care and Rehab Citronelle, Alabama
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Effectively supervised NAs and non-clinical staff.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Followed infection control procedures.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
April 2001 to May 2003
Decatur General Hospital Decatur, Alabama
Licensed Practical Nurse
Implemented total patient care as part of a nursing team covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge.
Collaborated with physicians, evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow.
Provided patient education.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisted in administering injections and urinalysis.
Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care.
March 1997 to March 2001
Mobile Infirmary Medical Center Mobile, Alabama
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided quality care to patients on a neurology floor providing education, treatments, IV therapy, venipuncture and wound care.
Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas.
Medication administration and evaluation
Helped physicians examine and treat patients by assisting with instruments, injections and suture removal.
Evaluated health education needs of patients and provided necessary training and instruction.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming.
Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Skill Highlights
Administering medication
Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
IV drug therapy management
Mobility assistance
Colostomy care
NG tube insertion and removal
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Insulin medication assistance
Patient evaluation/intervention
Hospice and palliative care experience
Wound care
Computerized charting
Organizational skills
Problem resolution capability
Supervisory duties
Patient evaluation/intervention
Self-directed
Patient/family focused
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