Destiny Thomas

Email: abpd1p@r.postjobfree.com

Address:

City: Lake Charles

State: LA

Zip: 70607

Country: USA

Phone: 337-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

Ready to use the skills I have learned in nursing school and the experince I have gained in the last 6 months as a LPN in a multi-skilled nursing home, where I am currently working. I am willing to re-locate if necessary and my asked salary is flexible.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Sowela Technical Community College, Lake Charles LA 1/2001 to 5/2012 (LPN)

High School Dipolma from Welsh High School, Lake Charles LA 1/2001 to 10/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Background

Patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in geriatric care in the Multi-skilled Nursing Home St. Martin du Porres. I am currently working here with 6 months experience at the facility.

Professionally trained office assistant with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs.Responsible phlebotomist with excellent communication skills demonstrated by 4 years of experience in healthcare.

Skill Highlights

Intravenous therapy

Strong clinical judgment

Professional bedside manner

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Patient and family advocacy

Sterilization techniques

Wound care

Drug administration

Accomplishments

Patient Care

Ensured quality control through admissions, assessment, treatment, and referral for a broad range of patients.

Treated patients suffering from trauma, acute chest pain, respiratory failure, and drug overdoses.

Clinical Skills

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.Patient Advocacy

Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Patient Advocacy

Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.

Professional Experience

May 2012 to Current

St Martin Du Porres Lake Charles, La, 70615

License Practical Nurse

Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens.Responsible for primary care, case management, and medication management.Managed clinical oversight for 37-bed unit alone during work shifts.

January 2006 to January 2012

Christus St Patrick Hospital Lake Charles, La

Phlebotomist

Provided treatment within scope of practice as defined by state law.

Maintained patient privacy and confidential patient information.Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing. Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission. Collected blood specimens.

Education and Training

2012 Sowela Technical Community College Lake Charles, Louisiana

Diploma Practical Nursing

2004 Welsh High School Welsh, Louisiana

Diploma Basic Studies

Certifications

Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)

CPR certified through American Heart Association

Certified Medical Office Assistant

Phlebotomy

Certified Nursing Assistant

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