Years Experience Quality Assurance

Angela Jones

Email: ********@****-****.***

Address:

City: Marshall

State: IL

Zip: 62441

Country: USA

Phone: 217-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Eleven years experience working in a hospital setting with six years experience as a nurse. Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Lincoln Trail College, Robinson IL 1/2001 to 7/2006 (LPN)

High School Dipolma from Indiana State University, Robinson IL 1/2001 to 12/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

Eleven years experience working in a hospital setting with six years experience as a nurse. Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital environment.

Licenses

Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of Indiana, License number 27058816A

CPR Instructor certified through American Heart Association

Skill Highlights

Medication administration expert

BLS instructor

Trained in in- and out-patient care

Wound cleaning/care expertise

IV drug therapy management

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Body mechanics knowledge

Enthusiastic caregiver

Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care

Familiarity with disease management programs

Infection control standards expert

Flow sheet charting

Colostomy care familiarity

Specimen collection/processing proficiency

Professional Experience

August 2007 to Current

Union Hospital Terre Haute, Indiana

LPN

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.Developed and maintained quality care systems and standards, including but not limited to, creating and improving medical protocols/guidelines.Actively participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program.Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans.Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.Provided education to patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.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.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.Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.Worked as part of team to ensure proper care of body mechanics and safety of patient.Partnered with team of Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of all patients.Tested glucose and administered injections.Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.Maintained patient charts and confidential files.

Education and Training

2006 Lincoln Trail College Robinson, IL

LPN

Indiana State University Terre Haute, IN

BSN

currently enrolled

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