Practical Nurse Nursing

Sherri T. Proffitt *** Spring St, *st Floor Albany, NY 12203 518-***-**** **********@*****.***

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE

• Highly motivated healthcare professional with 30 years of extensive experience in hospital, nursing home and other healthcare settings

• Clinical skills combined with dedication to provide exceptional patient care and compassion

• Able to perform EKG’s, phlebotomy, immunizations, height, weight and temperature

• License to practice as a LPN in the State of New York

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Physical assessments

• Medical histories

• Clinical testing

• Illness/injuries evaluation

• Treatment administration

• Care documentation

• Medication dispensing

• Patient and family education

• Wound care

• Computer Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Hudson Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center - Albany NY October 2014 - Present

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Assist physicians and registered nurses to carry out tests and procedures

• Measure patients’ vital signs; height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration

• Give injections and enemas, manage catheters and dress wounds

• Document food and fluid intake and output

• Oversee nursing assistants and aides

Northeast Nursing - Delmar NY March 2009 - October 2104

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Helped residents with dressing, and special hygiene

• Instructed patients regarding good health habits

• Monitored patients and report unfavorable reactions to drug or treatments

• Fed patients who call for assistance eating

• Gathered samples for testing

• Taught family how to care for patient

• Completed insurance forms, pre-authorizations, and appointments

EDUCATION

Columbia-Greene Community College, Hudson, NY

AS in Nursing - 2002

CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - 1984

IV therapy

First Aid and CPR

ADDITIONAL

• Excellent communication skills

• Proven ability to function effectively in stressful situations

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