Ayanna Perkins, LPN
215-***-**** ***********@*****.*** 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