Practical Nurse Care

Danielle Curtis, LPN

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Chicago, Illinois 60615

dc10417@yahoo 773-***-****

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

Seeking an LPN position within a progressive medial office setting, offering 12 years experience in Licensed Practical Nurse positions, along with:

Provide information, resources, and advice for residents to enhance quality of life

Strong observation and interpersonal communication skills;

Advocate for patients rights; strive to understand a patient's needs and concerns.

Hardworking and energetic, flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule.

Maintain critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and dignified patient care.

Personable; interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff.

Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts patients' spirits.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Brookdale Burr Ridge Rehabilitation 8/2014 to Present

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Family Guidance Health, 9/2014 to 3/26/2015

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Maximum Health Services, 6/2014 to 9/2014

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, St. Agnes Rehabilitation 8/2011 to 1/2013

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Montgomery Senior Living, Chicago 1/2011 to 7/2011

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Warren Barr Pavillion, Chicago, 2006-2011

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE, Renaissance Midway Rehabilitation, 2005-2007

Provide high quality nursing care for patients with responsibility for:

Oxygen Therapy; Tracheostomy Care; Vital Signs;Wound Care; Nasopharyngeal and Oral Suctioning;Intravenous Therapy; Application of Dressing; Insertion of Catheters

Followed up with timely and accurate charting procedures and verify prior shift information.

Conduct initial assessment of patients upon admission and assist with discharge planning.

Report changes in patients' conditions routinely and when requiring immediate attention.

Collect specimens from patients for laboratory testing.

Monitor, evaluate and record food and liquid intake and output levels.

Orientation of new personnel in areas of patient care, medical practices and procedures.

Operate equipment and assistive devices to safely transfer patients dispensing of medications.

EDUCATION

Dawson Technical Institute of Chicago

Licensed Practical Nurse Program

Certification of Completion received June 2005

LICENSED/CERTIFICATIONS

Illinois State Licensed Practical Nurse, 2005-Current

CPR Certified for Adults and Children

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