Customer Service Nurse
Resume:
Melinda Perkins
Email: ********@****************.***
Address:
City: Markham
State: IL
Zip: 60428
Country: USA
Phone: 708-***-****
Skill Level: Any
Salary Range:
Primary Skills/Experience:
Licensed Practical Nurse with Restorative certification and 3 years of charge nurse experience in clinical settings, providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Educational Background:
High School Dipolma from Brown Mackie College, Merrillville IN 1/2001 to 2/2009 (Practical Nursing)
Job History / Details:
Professional Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with Restorative certification and 3 years of charge nurse experience in clinical settings, providing nursing care to diverse populations.
Core Qualifications
Patient and family advocacy
Solid clinical skills coupled with patient-focused people skills
Ability to manage priorities and meet deadlines
Drug administration and dosage
Physical assessments
restorative / rehabilitative care
Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers
Knowledge of MDS and accurate coding
Supervises staff and oversees that plan of care is carried out.
Obtaining/charting vital signs
Tracheotomy care provider
Colostomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal
Gastroenteral nutrition
ADLs assistance and develop maintenance program
Prompt customer service
Fall prevention and management
Contracture prevention and management
Incontinence Management.
Enforce infection control policies and procedures
Experience
February 2011 to April 2012
Woodbridge Nursing Pavilion Chicago, IL
Charge Nurse
Managed clinical oversight for 46-bed unit. Monitored acute conditions. Ordered and read lab tests, x-rays, MRI, Ultrasound, and EKG. Provide patient education. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information. Tested patients' blood glucose levels. Ensured safety and well-being of patients. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's .
April 2010 to December 2010
Renaissance Park South Chicago, IL
Charge Nurse
Increased unit productivity for a 64-bed skilled unit. Performed lab tests and communicated results. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Monitored acute conditions. Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment, and maintained patient flow. Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
May 2009 to May 2010
Briar Place Nursing Center Indiana Head Park, IL
Charge Nurse
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Performed vitals/glucose testing and assisting in administering injections and urinalysis. Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents. Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding health care teams.
Education
2009 Brown Mackie College Merrillville, IN
Diploma Practical Nursing
Dean's List
GPA 3.8
Certifications
LIcensed Practical Nurse - State of Illinois
CPR - American Heart Association
Restorative Nurse Certification- Pathway health care service
Basic Intravenous Drug Administration certificate - Omnicare Pharmacy
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