Alisa Turner

Experienced and Compassionate LPN

Pittsburgh, PA 15208

ac3nam@r.postjobfree.com - 412-***-****

I have been working in healthcare for 20 years combined as a CNA and an LPN. I currently work as a dispensing nurse at a drug rehab center. I have experience as a nurse manager and back office facilitator in peds and urgent care settings. I have also worked in long term care and skilled facilities. I am looking for a position that is mainly daylight hours, but I am willing to work some evenings and weekends. Willing to relocate to: Ohio - Georgia - Florida

Authorized to work in the US for any employer

WORK EXPERIENCE

LPN

Tadiso, Inc. - Pittsburgh, PA - November 2016 to Present Evaluate and dispense methadone to Pts. Answer calls concerning dosing, dispensing, and verifications. Assist charge nurse as needed. Keep accurate log of active Pts. LPN

Concentra Medical Center - Pittsburgh, PA - October 2015 to January 2016 Screen patients for appointments, assist providers with minor office procedures, assist in conducting DOT physicals, schedule patient appointments, discharge patients, perform blood work, alcohol and drug test and administer vaccines.

LPN

Squirrel Hill Center for Rehab - Pittsburgh, PA - October 2014 to May 2015 Delivered skilled nursing services that included:

Wound Dressing/Care - Tracheostomy Suctioning/Care - Administering Immunizations Respiratory Treatments & Assessments - IV Therapy - Patient Bathing/Hygiene Assistance Glucose Checks

& Blood Pressure Monitoring -Medication Administration-Catheter insertion Provided skilled healthcare services to adult and elderly patients diagnosed with acute/chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries. Followed treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes.

Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs. Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illness prevention, insulin and medication administration.

Optimized wellness levels of patients within the Medical-Surgical, LTC settings. Performed treatments, therapies and interventions to improve diabetic awareness, patient teaching, respiratory functions, patient screening, and cardiovascular health. Documented orders and charted progress notes from physicians and registered nurses. Nurse Manager of Pediatrics

Primary Care Health Services - Pittsburgh, PA - January 2013 to June 2014 Responsibilities

Scheduled patient appointments, screened patients, administered injections and some breathing treatments, patient teaching, managed staff, assisted providers with outpatient procedures, some lab work such as blood draws, spinning blood, urine dips and cultures, HIV testing, ppd placement and reading and provided instruction and teaching to regular staff, new hires and students. Accomplishments

Organized and rearranged pediatrics to bring a camaraderie to the department. Skills Used

Communication and management responsibilities

EDUCATION

no degree in prerequisites for RN program

CCAC Boyce campus - Monroeville, PA

2013 to 2013

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Greater Johnstown Career and Tech Center - Monroeville, PA 2011 to 2012

Nursing School

St. Francis - Pittsburgh, PA

2000

SKILLS

IV certification (Less than 1 year)

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES

Nurse's License

June 2018

Class: PN, State: PA

Certified drug/alcohol tester

I have a certification to test patients for alcohol and drugs.