Ayanna Perkins, LPN

215-***-**** ac6obs@r.postjobfree.com Philadelphia, PA

HIGHLIGHTED SKILLS

Supervisory Experience Resident Advocacy Psychiatrics Pediatrics Bloodwork Interpretation Traumatic

Brain Injury Care Geriatrics Care Plans for Patients on Autism Spectrum Care of Patients with Cerebral Palsy

In-Home Care Quickmar Organizational Skills Microsoft Office Suite E

DUCATION

Community College of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA 2013 Associate of Science - Nursing Delaware County Technical School Folcroft, PA 2009 Practical Nursing Diploma EXPERIENCE Forever Young Homecare Southampton, PA

2016 - Present LPN

● Monitoring, assessing and troubleshooting to maintain patient safety in the

● home

● Providing trach care and suctioning

● Scheduling and attending patient’s healthcare appointments

● Maintaining updated notes regarding patient health and care Personal Health Care, Inc. Valley Forge, PA 2015 - Present LPN

● Monitored placement of G and J tube and feedings

● Provide respiratory care using cough assist, chest vest use, nebulizers and inhalers

● Monitor and troubleshoot CPAP and BiPAP via ventilator and ensure accurate settings

● Provide trach care and suctioning

● Perform Spina Bifida care including antiseptic technique BARC Development Services Quakertown, PA 2015 - 2016 LPN

● Conduct monitoring of medication practices and documentation in homes

● Assume nursing on-call rotational responsibilities for the department as scheduled

● Plan, develop, and implement medical plans of support for individuals in cooperation with other staff in consideration of their documented needs and limitations

● Conduct medication audits, reviews and end of month medical checks

● Ensure that medication labels and packaging are accurate prior to distribution

● Complete and revise assigned individual medication histories and individual medical profiles including lifetime medical histories timely and accurately

US Medical Staffing (Various Facilities) Philadelphia, PA 2010 - 2015 LPN

● Provided hospice care to residents

● Performed tracheotomy care

● Obtained and evaluated vital signs; communicating abnormal ranges to physician in a timely manner

● Administered prescribed medications and assess effectiveness and side effects

● Offered spiritual and emotional support to patients and families Sisters of the Holy Child of Jesus Rosemont, PA 2011 - 2012 LPN

● Maintained medical and environmental safety of retired nuns

● Made updates to progress notes on MARs and TARs

● Administered medications, following up on critical labs with the physician

● Assessed, documented and monitored seizure activity Resources for Human Development Philadelphia, PA 2009 - 2012 LPN

● Responsible for supervising a staff of 8 Residential Advisors

● Performed resident medical assessment and ADL completion

● Reconciled medications against MARs monthly and with prescription changes

● Evaluated and documented patient behaviors and vitals H

IGHLIGHTED TRAINING TOPICS

Individual Rights The Aging Process Confidentiality and Privacy Practices Incident Management Mental

Health Considerations Is this Abuse? The MANDT System VNS Training - Cybertronics Characteristics of

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities Infection Control Medical Policy and Procedures Recognizing and

Reporting Child Abuse Gender and Cultural Diversity and Sensitivity