JUDITH DALE
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Decorated Medic/Nurse/MP with over 25 years of successful management and leadership experience with reputation for meeting most challenging goals and objectives. Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with specialty in Emergency/Trauma Nursing, with back ground in psychiatric/mental health.
Reliable, ethical healthcare provider with ability to stay calm and intervene during crisis. Able to facilitate group and education seminars and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive relationship with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
Emergency Planning & Response
Defensive Tactics
Evidence Collection-
Health/Safety NCO
Firearms Safety & Handling
First Responder
Sexual Assault/Trauma NCOIC
Experienced job title licensed in licenses with strong clinical and people skills. Professionally trained job title with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for wide variety of patients with diverse needs. Responsible job title with excellent communication skills demonstrated by number years of experience in healthcare. Enthusiastic LVN with excellent people skills and dedicated work ethic. Demonstrated medical procedure competency.
Strong clinical judgment
Patient/family focused
In-depth knowledge of intravenous therapy
Problem resolution capability
Professional bedside manner
Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
Safe NG tube insertion and removal
Thorough physical assessments
Patient positioning competency
Tracheotomy care
Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
Insulin medication assistance
Proper catheter insertion/removal
Patient and family advocacy
Spirometer reading accuracy
Venipuncture/blood draw expert
Rapid patient assessments
Sound decision maker
Defensive driving training
Spinal immobilization methods
Current [SC] driver's license
Calm under pressure
Fast thinking
Critical thinking
Weapons training
Disaster preparedness
First Aid certified
Troubleshooting
Organized
Firearm handling
Trained in security
Quick learner
Team leader
Adept multi-tasker
Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2012 to 05/2013
Life Care Center – Columbia, SC
LPN-Administer prescribed medications, and treatments ordered. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
SKILLS
WORK HISTORY
Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Followed infection control procedures.
Military Police Officer Sergeant First Class, 01/2006 to 11/2008 CT Army National Guard
Communicated urgent orders and directions effectively to team of [8] personnel. Led fire team during Military Police dismounted battle drills and situational training exercises. Supervised teams in support of security and installation law and order operations. Planned crime prevention measures and operated police desks. Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations. Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
Gathered evidence and processed crime scenes and evidence. Maintained security of the local areas and performed route clearance for visiting high-ranking officials. Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/1997 to 10/2009
Palmetto Health Richland Hospital – Columbia, SC
Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues. Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion. Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic. Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Followed infection control procedures.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Performed basic physical assessments of newborns and infants. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Followed infection control procedures.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission. Medic/LPN, 08/1983 to 12/2005
SC Army National Guard
Developed and led training programs in preparation for combat. Tracked and filed administrative paperwork and personnel folders. Reviewed disciplinary and other adverse actions and made recommendations. Planned and briefed personnel on missions.
Performed basic and advanced patient assessments.
Responded to dispatched emergency assignments quickly and safely. Assessed patient condition through physical and verbal exams and by collecting information from others at the scene.
Administered infusion, medications and intubation. Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues. Monitored patients for changes, and reviewed and revised plans accordingly. Inspected the vehicle, medical supplies and equipment during down time. Demonstrated high standards of performance, including teamwork, communication and compassion. Kept vehicles ready for emergencies by cleaning them and keeping medical supplies stocked. Strictly protected the confidentiality of all information related to patient care activities and EMS operations. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Oversaw and managed number clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism.
Effectively supervised number LVNs, NAs and non-clinical staff. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Participated in unit-based Quality Assurance Program. Coordinated Quality Improvement Activities (QIA's) to identify performance areas for improvement. Delegated staff nurse duties.
Trained new staff on quality control procedures.
Followed infection control procedures.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Developed and produced all office flyer notifications for important policy changes, office news and events. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Licensed Practical Nurse, 06/2013 to Current
White Oak Manor – Newberry, SC
Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Ensured efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Followed infection control procedures.
Assisted patients with daily functions.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.
Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. LPN, 03/2013 to Current
Carolinas Hospital Systems Emergency Dept – Florence, SC Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Self-directed with astute judgment skills. High level of personal accountability. Performed lab tests and communicated results.
Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans. Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care. Closely monitored acute conditions.
Ensured proper care for victims of domestic violence who presented to urgent care clinic. Documented patient information obtained from interviews. Followed infection control procedures.
Performed pregnancy tests and sent specimens for laboratory testing. Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission. Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases. Ensured HIPAA compliance.
Diagnosed and treated patients with chronic and acute health problems such as MI, arrhythmias, asthma, COPD and pneumonia.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels.
Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.
Diploma : Massage Therapy, 2013
Midlands Technical College - Columbia, SC
Diploma: Practical Nursing, 03041990
Midlands Technical College - Columbia, SC
EMT B: EMS, 02 1985
Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston - San Antonio, TX Emphasis in Emergency Services
Trained in Emergency/Traumatic Triage
Trained for response in extreme situations as in war High School Diploma: 06041984
Swansea High School - Swansea, SC
Certificate in Emergency 1st Responder: CBRN Emergency 1st Responder, 11 2009 Center for Domestic Preparedness Dept of Homeland Security - Anniston, AL How to recognize, respond and handle a Chemical, Biological and radiological Terrorist Attack. How to set up and work with Emergency Personnel inside and out side of a Hospital Emergency Department.
How to set up triage, transport, decontaminate casualties. How to set up Decontamination sites for Patients exposed to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear incidents.
EDUCATION
How to recognize the different types of Biological, Neurological, Radiological agents. How to set up command post, leadership and designate assigned roles for each individual/teams. Certificate: Management of Chemical Casualties, 042009 Management Chemical Casualties, USIRRAM - Fort Detrick, MD How to recognize, respond and handle a Chemical, Biological and radiological Terrorist Attack. How to set up and work with Emergency Personnel inside and out side of a Hospital Emergency Department.
How to set up triage, transport, decontaminate casualties. How to set up Decontamination sites for Patients exposed to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear incidents.
How to recognize the different types of Biological, Neurological, Radiological agents. How to set up command post, leadership and designate assigned roles for each individual/teams. Documentation
Ensured charting accuracy through precise documentation. Patient Care
Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment. Patient Care
Delivered compassionate care that exceeded hospital requirements. Successfully provided quality care to number of patients in type of environment. Clinical Skills
Monitored patients' respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Patient Advocacy
Explained treatment procedures, medication risks, special diets and physician instructions to patients.
Patient Transfer
Safely lifted up to 80 pounds and pushed 300 pounds on wheels. Vitals Testing
Measured an average of 30 patients' weight, height, body temperature, pulse rate and blood pressure daily. Licensed Practical Nurse in SC, P21459 1990
Basic Cardiac Life Support, AED, First Aid 1990 to present ACCOMPLISHMENTS
CERTIFICATIONS