Post Job Free
Sign in

High School Nurse

Location:
Capon Bridge, WV
Posted:
November 07, 2012

Contact this candidate

Resume:

Michelle J Turner

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

Address:

City: Capon Bridge

State: WV

Zip: 26711

Country: USA

Phone: 304-***-****

Skill Level: Any

Salary Range:

Primary Skills/Experience:

I feel that I am qualified to perform any nursing duty within my scope of practice. I have been a nurse for 23 years, and have worked with a variety of different patients in my time. I also have office and management experience and excellent communication skills. I am a conscientious team worker and strive to do my best at all times. I currently hold license to practice as an LPN in the state of West Virginia and the state of Virginia.

Educational Background:

High School Dipolma from Hampshire High School, Romney WV 1/2001 to 5/1980 (general)

High School Dipolma from James Rumsey Vo Tech, Romney WV 1/2001 to 11/2012

Job History / Details:

Professional Summary

I feel that I am qualified to perform any nursing duty within my scope of practice. I have been a nurse for 23 years, and have worked with a variety of different patients in my time. I also have office and management experience and excellent communication skills. I am a conscientious team worker and strive to do my best at all times. I currently hold license to practice as an LPN in the state of West Virginia and the state of Virginia.

Licenses

WV LPN license

VA LPN license

CPR certified

Skill Highlights

Professional bedside manner

Wound care

Medication administration Skilled in conducting physical examinations

Geriatric treatment knowledge

Broad medical terminology knowledge

Computerized charting

Safe NG tube insertion and removal

Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity

Geriatric treatment

Supervisory duties

Problem resolution

Tracheotomy care

Foley catheter insertion/removal

Insulin medication assistance

EKG

IV

Phlebotomy

ER/Triage

Geriatrics

Immunizations

Wound Vac

PICC Line Care

Patient Education

Basic American Sign Language

Medication Administration

Professional Experience

June 2012 to Current

Valley Health Winchester, VA

Home Health Nurse

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Traveled to a variety of patients homes for care and treatment of many processes, wound and patient teaching.

June 2009 to Current

Choice Staffing Martinsburg, WV

Temp Nurse

Travel to various facilities to perform general nursing duties as needed

November 2010 to April 2012

Heartland of Keyser Keyser, WV

Staff Nurse in Nursing Home

Administered care and medication to up to 60 residents, performed general nursing duties and supervised nursing assistants. Receive and take off physician orders when necessary, perform chart checksand document care on paper and computer, order medications, tests, do treatments, IV therapy, aerosol neb treatments, etc.

October 2010 to January 2011

Mollen Immunization various clinics, WV

Flu Shot Nurse

Travel to various facilities to set up flu shot clinics, give flu and pneumonia shots as needed.

June 2007 to January 2011

Prime Care Medical Augusta, WV

Staff Nurse at Regional Jail

Medically screened inmates, enter information into computers, take and record vital signs, administer medications and insulin, obtain labs and blood sugars, assist physician with exams, perform sick call, call physicians for orders, etc.

October 2009 to June 2007

Lamberts Ambulance Service Romney, WV

Office Manager/Co-Owner/EMT

All office duties for 5 different offices, answering phones, scheduling employees and ambulance transports, billing, payroll, banking (accounts receivable and accounts payable)drive ambulances, perform EMT duties as needed, etc.

April 2005 to January 2006

WV State School for Deaf and Blind Romney, WV

Infirmary Nurse

general nursing duties, pour and administer medications, oversee patients in the infirmary, paperwork, prepare medications for homegoing, etc.

August 1989 to March 2005

Hampshire Memorial Hospital Romney, WV

Staff Nurse

Worked full time for 12 years, first in Long Term Care Department and then transferred to Med-Surg where I performed a wide variety of tasks including assisting in the ER as needed. I have extensive EKG, Telemetry, IV and Phlebotomy experience. After 12 years of full time status, I continued PRN in the Long Term Care department.

Education and Training

1980 Hampshire High School Romney, WV

High School Diploma general

1989 James Rumsey Vo Tech Martinsburg, WV

LPN Nursing

Extra-Curricular Activities

Took a Nursing Assistant Course in 1982 and worked briefly as a nursing assistant in a Long Term Care Facility.

Was a WV EMT-B from 1985 to 2004, skilled in Basic and Advanced first aid.

Took and passed a ACLS course in 1993.

Have a current CPR card

Have a current PPD test

Have recently finished a term as a Romney City Councilwoman. I present a professional/capable appearance.

Was a member and held office in Romney Rotary

Was a member and held office in City of Romney Parks and Recreation

Was a member of Romney Womens Club

Am a member of Romney Presbyterian Church



Contact this candidate