R ebecca L. Adkins

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Newport, NC 28570

252-***-****

abts85@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECT I V E

I t is my desire to expand my nursing experience.

E D UCAT IO N

Upper Cape Regional Technical School, Bourne, MA

Licensed Practical Nurse, June 2011

Clinical Experience

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

Chatham, MA Sept. 2010-Nov. 2010

Administration of oral medications; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; blood glucose monitoring;

comprehensive head to toe assessments; development of care plans.

Cape Cod Hospital, H yannis, MA Nov. 2010-Dec. 2010

Computerized medication system; administration of oral medication; intravenous therapy; subcutaneous

i njections; removal of saline lock; removal of foley catheter; documentation in patient charts.

Falmouth Hospital, Falmouth, MA Jan.2011-Feb. 2011

Computerized medication system; administration of oral and subcutaneous medications; intravenous therapy;

b lood glucose monitoring; documentation.

M iddleboro Neuro-Rehabilitation Center

Middleboro, MA Feb.2011-Mar.2011

Tracheotomy care and suctioning; gastric tube medication administration; wound care.

Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, MA Mar.2011-Apr.2011

Computerized medication system; administration of oral medications; drained Jackson Pratt; blood glucose

monitoring;

New Bedford Rehabilitation Hospital, New Bedford, MA Apr.2011-May 2011

Tracheotomy care and suctioning; gastric tube medication administration; wound care and sterile dressing

technique; colostomy care; condom catheter.

Cape Cod Hospital, Hyannis, MA May 2011

Complete newborn assessment and care; complete post-partum assessment and care; administration of oral

medication; intramuscular injections.

Hyannis Obstet rics May 2011

Support the physicians, obtaining patient's medical histories and educating patients regarding

sexually transmitted diseases, birth control and pre-natal care, Obtained specimens and samples,

assisted with gynecological exams.

Liberty Commons Rehabilitation and Skilled Care Center

Chatham, MA May 2011-June 2011

Leadership

C ape Cod Community College, Barnstable, MA Sept.2009-May 2010

Liberal Arts

College of the Albemarle, Dare County, NC

EMT-B, April 04

Chowan College, M urfreesboro, NC Sept. 2000-May 2001

Liberal Arts

West Branch H igh School, Beloit, OH Sept. 1996-June 2000

Diploma

E XPER I E NCE

Cher ry Point Bay Nu rsing and Rehabilitation, Havelock, NC Nov. 2011- Present

Administration of oral medications; intramuscular and subcutaneous injections; blood glucose monitoring;

comprehensive head to toe assessments; administration of immunizations; gastric tube care and medication

administation; wound care using sterile technique; insert, care, and removal of foley catherizations;

venipunture for labs; Computer and paper chart documantation; communication with physicians and family

members.

M ollens I mmunization Clinic Sept. 2011- Present

Solely operate retail immunization clinic. Administer immunizations to patients ranging from age four and

up. Complete and file insurance paperwork. Daily inventory of full and partial vials of vaccines.

F itness Revolutions, O rleans, MA J une 2007- June 2011

Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer

Instructed physical stretches, breathing techniques and stretching techniques for participants. Taught

participants in proper use of exercise heart rates.

I nstructed students about exercises and advised lifestyle issues like diet and mind control. Instructed

p roper use of equipment and exercise techniques.

General Nut r i tion Centers, O rleans, MA Sept. 2008-June 2011

Sales Associate

Assisted in selling, merchandising and interacting with customers.

H andled register operations. Ensured store cleanliness. Kept up to date with new product information

and new health topics in the news.

Cu r r i tuck County E MS, Currituck, NC Sept. 2005-

June 2007

EMT-B

Responded to emergency calls to provide efficient and immediate care to the critically ill and injured,

and t ransports the patient to a medical facility. Participated in on-going educational programs to

build knowledge base of medical equipment, supplies, and their purpose for emergency situations.

Duck Surf Rescue, D uck, NC J une

2003-Oct. 2006

Head Ocean Lifeguard

Provided lead supervision to staff. Patrolled ocean waters to ensure proactive and expeditious

accident prevention and response to beach and water-related accidents and emergencies. Enforced

compliance with state and local laws, including beach ordinances. Educates the public regarding

beaches and water safety. Maintains lifesaving and other related equipment and facilities.

CERT I F ICAT IO NS

Massachusetts state certified Emergency Medical Technician E xpires Apr. 2013

American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR Expires Sep.

2014

NESTA Pilates Certification E xpires Aug. 2012

ADD I T IO NAL

MA Skills USA participant March 2011

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