Nurse Care
Resume:
Patricia Vasquez Gordon, LVN VA Lic. #000*******
LPN CA Lic. #262086
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22405
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OBJECTIVE
Seeking a position in the medical field as a Licensed Vocational Nurse to
utilize my skills, knowledge, and abilities as a dedicated, hardworking and
team-oriented nurse.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
. Spanish speaking skills
. Technical skills include experience with administering shots,
incentive spirometry, breathing treatments, colostomy care, ileostomy,
IV insertion, phone orders, catheter insertion and care, and
tracheostomy care
. Maintain patient data, filing and updating charts as needed
. Multi-tasking extraordinaire, cover 10-line switchboard (during
breaks/lunches)
. Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
. Well-organized, self-motivated individual with ability to rapidly
learn new tasks
. Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and
dignified patient care
. Ability to competently and independently work without constant
instruction from others
. Ability to maintain accuracy even in stressful and emergency
situations
. Maintain efficiency of the floor while dealing with admits, family
members and other healthcare personnel
EDUCATION
Excelsior College, Indianapolis, IN 08/2011
to Present
LVN to BSN Program
Kaplan College, Vista, CA 06/2010 to
06/2011
Vocational Nurse Diploma
. Magna cum Laude; 3.89 GPA
Craven Community College, New Bern, NC 12/2007 to
12/2009
Associate's Degree in General Education
EXPERIENCE
Kindred Transitional Care and Rehab
South Bend-Office 01/2012-05/2012
LPN
. Administer medications, provide wound treatments, update charts
. Check Blood sugars and obtain vital signs
. Assist with referral doctors visits
. Assist residents with ADL's
. Feedings-site care, change new bags, administer feedings
. Trache care-change inner cannula, suctioning, site care
. I.V's-Maintain line, D/C line, administer i.v. med's
. Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or
procedures by other departments
Cass County Medical Care Facility 08/2012-
01/2013
LPN
. Implement physicians orders' administer medication, perform treatments
and document treatment as required
. Report and record observations and reactions regarding residents
. Assist physicians with special tests and procedures
. Coordinate nursing care of residents scheduled for therapy or
procedures by other departments
U.S. Army National Guard
01/2001-05/2005
Field Medic
. Set up sterile field in a field environment
. Maintain patient data
. Set-up flu clinic
. Provide various immunizations as needed
. Assist the doctor and perform basic nursing skills including vital
signs and dressing changes
LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATIONS
. Licensed Vocational Nurse, State of California
. Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Virginia
. IV and Blood Withdrawal Certified, CABVNPT
. Basic Life Support (BLS), American Heart Association
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