Nurse Licensed Practical

Kathleen Parrish, LPN

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Cape Carteret, North Carolina 28584

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Phone: ******@*****.***

Licensed Practical Nurse with over 12 years clinical experience dedicated

to providing high quality patient care. Energetic healthcare professional

with exceptional analytical, organizational and people skills. Strong

personal ethics and integrity. Convey a professional image of honesty,

compassion and concern for my patients' needs. Good conflict-resolution

skills. Work well under pressure and deadlines. Willing to work all shifts,

weekends, and overtime. Excellent communicator seeking a challenging LPN

position with the opportunity for professional growth.

Education and Credentials

LPN License - State of North Carolina

Nursing Certifications: BLS, CPR & AED

LPN Diploma

Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee, WI 1973

Medical Coding Program 2006

Training in IV, G-tubes, Trachs, Dementia, Alzheimer's, Diabetes

Britthaven of Henderson, Henderson, NC

Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse

7/2012-present

Maxim Healthcare, Morehead City, NC

. Responsible for patient care in home

. Tracheostomy and Gastrostomy care

. Charting

. Responsible for decision making in emergency situations

Licensed Practical Nurse 10/2009-Present & 5/1998-10/2007

Kerr Lake Nursing & Rehab (previously "Britthaven of Henderson"),

Henderson, NC

( Responsible for care of up to 30 residents.

( Supervise up to 6 CNA's.

( Maintain low staff turnover through effective motivational

management.

( Primary duties include medication distribution, IV therapy, G-

tube care, trach care, colostomy care, wound care, and post-operative

care.

( Other duties include charting, transcribing Physician orders,

and monitoring blood sugar levels.

( Responsible for monitoring acute situations and responding

appropriately.

( Provide patient and family education.

( Excellent performance evaluations.

Licensed Practical Nurse 10/2007-10/2009

Brantwood Nursing & Rehab, Oxford, NC

( See "Kerr Lake Nursing & Rehab" responsibilities above.

Licensed Practical Nurse - ER & Med/Surg 8/1978-1979 & 1990-7/1993

Maria Parham Hospital, Henderson, NC

( Worked in Emergency Department and as Floor Nurse on Surgical

Ward.

( Responsible for assisting Physicians with examinations and

treatment.

( Duties included initiating IV's, inserting nasogastic tubes,

charting, and distributing medications.

( Acted as Triage Nurse.

( Responsible for assessing acute changes in patients.

( Provided empathy and compassion to patients and family members.

Licensed Practical Nurse 1973-6/1978

St. Mary's Hospital, Milwaukee, WI

( Extensive Emergency Room experience, including triage and care

of burn patients.

( Responsible for initiating IV's, performing EKG's, drawing

blood, and collecting specimens.

( Assisted Physicians with examinations and procedures, including

suturing, inserting chest tubes, inserting endo-trach tubes, and

applying casts.

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