Patricia McQuillan

Email: abp8mz@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Goose Creek

State: SC

Zip: 29445

Country: USA

Phone: 843-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Fully credentialed LPN with 23 years of experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment, long term care facilities, and home health care. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. 8 years as a CNA and 15 years as LPN with excellent communication and teaching skills.Loyal, collaborative LPN with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Trident Technical College, Charleston SC 1/2001 to 12/2012 (Nursing)

High School Dipolma from Trident Technical College, Charleston SC 1/2001 to 12/2012

High School Dipolma from Trident Technical College, Charleston SC 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Fully credentialed LPN with 23 years of experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment, long term care facilities, and home health care. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction. 8 years as a CNA and 15 years as LPN with excellent communication and teaching skills.Loyal, collaborative LPN with a steadfast commitment to quality care and preventative care advocacy.

Licenses

CPR certification for Healthcare Provider through American Heart Association.

Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of South Carolina, License Number P29511

Skill Highlights

Health and wellness expertise

Medication administration expert

BAC screening/drug screen collection

Vascular care understanding

ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Psych and mental health care proficiency

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Committed to compliance reporting

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Pediatric exams competency

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Infection control standards expert

Flow sheet charting

Acute and rehabilitative care

Committed to pediatric nursing

IV drug therapy management

Mobility assistance

Colostomy care familiarity

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Body mechanics knowledge

Medical clinical procedures comprehension

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Sterilization techniques mastery

Enthusiastic caregiver

Professional Experience

June 2007 to October 2012

Taylor Nursing Enterprise (Private Individual Case) Summerville, SC

Licensed Practical Nurse

Conducted assessments, diagnostic treatment and rehabilitative and supportive services as the head nurse on a primary nursing care team.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to pediatric, medically fragile client.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments

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Assisted patient with healing and recovery after periods of acute illness.

Monitored daily vitals, set up and administered Tube Feedings and medications, reviewed and implemented new orders and changes to care plan.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process.

Headed onboarding process for new nursing staff.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, and follow-up care.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Maintained patient chart and confidential files.

May 1997 to June 2010

Allied Medical Staffing Summerville, SC

Licensed Practical Nurse

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Administered IV therapy In various Hospital settings.

Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to all patients.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed and implemented post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Provided palliative care in outpatient settings with implementation of care plans.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Acted as patient advocate and implemented total patient care through a team nursing process covering 8-10 high acuity patients per shift.

Treated patients with stroke, seizures, traumatic brain injury, and other neurological disorders

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools.

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.

Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Cleaned and sterilized instruments and disposed of contaminated supplies.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Assessed patients in active withdrawal and provided interventions to manage physical and psychological withdrawal symptoms.

Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources

Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

April 1989 to May 1997

Nurses Incorporated (and related sister companies) Charleston, SC

Certified Nursing Assistant

Delivered high-quality and compassionate care to all patients.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery.

Provided necessary health education training for patients.

Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure for a patient load of up to 15 patients per shift.

Provided quality care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.

Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics amd safety of patient.

Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.

Coordinated with doctors and nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Education and Training

1994 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC

Associate of Science Science

Maintained a 3.6 GPA.

Course focus for career in Nursing.

1997 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC

Practical Nursing Nursing

President of the Student Practical Nursing Organization.

Maintained a 3.0 GPA.

Coursework in Acute Care Nursing.

Coursework in Women's Health.

Coursework in Diabetes Management.

Coursework in Adult and Family Health.

Coursework in Cardiac, Medical/ Surgical, OB/pediatric, and Mental Health Nursing.

2014 Trident Technical College Charleston, SC

Associate in Nursing Nursing

Coursework in Nursing.

LPN to ADN program to begin May 2013.

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