NORVELLA RAMBERT
Fort Washington, MD 20744
*********@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Federal Occupational Health Spectrum Healthcare Resources Dept. of Veteran Affairs
Licensed Practical Nurse, June 2015-Present
Address employee health concerns daily and educate clients on their diagnosis.
Complete client assessments, perform vital signs, administer medications (oral,topical, intramuscular and intradermal ).
Provide client education using the bulletin board to showcase monthly health campaigns.
Document all client assessments and interventions, diabetes, hypertension and immunizations.
Maintain clients’ medical records and practice Hippa in regard to patient personal health information.
Participate in monthly health campaigns.
Coordinate daily work flow of health unit to include scheduling and performing preliminary testing (phlebotomy, tonometry ekg’s) scheduling physical examination for
physicians.
Work as team member to provide evidence base practice.
Responds to emergencies, AED certified 2017, CPR& BLS certified 2017
Administer medications, oral, topical, intramuscular.
Federal Occupational Health/Spectrum Healthcare at DC Court Health Unit, Washington DC
Licensed Practical Nurse, May 2008-June 8, 2015
Address employee health issues on a daily basis and provide nursing care;
Complete client assessments, perform vital signs, administer oral medications and injections, provide patient education, respond to all emergencies in the building (employees, visitors and detainees), and participate in health fairs, seminars and outreach clinics;
Document all medical assessments and interventions;
Maintain medical records and protect patient confidentiality;
Maintain daily function of the clinic, including work flow, organization and supplies.
Work closely with team members to provide the highest quality of care.
Catholic Community Services, Washington DC
Community Support Specialist, September, 2005-December, 2010
Provided case management;
Utilized communication techniques that improve resident/family relations and address conflicts, inquiries and concerns;
Assessed client mental status and progress within the program;
Documented all medical care and client progress;
Provided client education;
Responded to emergency medical situations;
Assisted Psychiatrist and Nurse Practioner
Anchor Mental Health Association, Washington DC
Charge Nurse, Medication Clinic, July, 2003-August, 2005
Administered daily medications to clients according to physician orders;
Coordinated the work flow of the clinic to ensure all client needs are met;
Assist with lab work, physicals and medical evaluations;
Assess clients activities of daily living.
Complete medical documentation;
Respond to emergency medical situations.
Scheduled appointments and follow up consults;
Transcribe physician medication orders, fax prescriptions to pharmacies.
Deliver medication to clients home, instruct client on safe handling of meds .
Educate clients on the importance of maintaining medication compliance.
Teach client signs and symptom of their somatic health.
Teach clients signs of reactions and adverse reactions to their medications,when to seek medical help and contradictions of using illicit drug and becoming non-compliant.
Welcome Home Healthcare, Richmond, Va
Licensed Practical Nurse, October, 2002-May, 2003
Provided home health for disabled children;
Facilitated positive communication between resident and families;
Addressed client and family concerns and issues;
Implemented medical procedures as needed such as tracheostomy care, colostomy care, wound care, dressing changes, nebulae treatments, EKG and venipuncture.
Met all client medical needs on a daily basis;
Completed medical assessments and charting as required.
Administer medication via g-Tube
Instructive Visiting Nurse Association, Richmond, Va.
Public Health Nurse, Influenza Vaccine (Flu Season only) September, 2002-November, 2002
Perform vitals, assessment, education and injections specific to influenza season clinic
Marriot, Inc.-Brighton Gardens. Richmond, Va.
Director of Nursing, LPN, February, 1999-September, 2001
Educated senior home residents and families on mental impairments;
Assist in service training, family programs and presentations/speaker education;
Assess new and present residents for placement in assisted living;
Observed, recorded and implemented care changes and events;
Maintained resident confidentiality;
Responsible for daily medical care of clients.
Educate Certified med tech on the proper procedure in assisting resident s in consuming their prescribed medication.
Evaluate CNA and Cert.med tech on daily work ethics, punctuality,following assignments for completion .and care of resident,as well as responding to request and reporting resident changes promptly.
Richmond Public Schools, Richmond, Va.
Nurse assistant/ Licensed Practical Nurse, November, 1994-September, 2001
Provided first aid and acute care to public school students and staff.
Administered medications to students as prescribed;
Reviewe and verify immunizations on student records;
Performed vital signs and assessments;
Completed medical information and documentation.
Respond to emergency occurrences
Complete monthly health campaign bulletin boards.
Educate teachers, parents and students on their diagnosis and
medications,the importance of compliance of medication management
Conduct home visits of students within the guidelines of the school system.
Correctional Medical Service, Jarret, Va.
Licensed Practical Nurse, September, 1989-March, 1994
Performed assessments and medical care for detainees, inmates
Organized flow of inmates in the medical unit;
Prioritized care and treatment needed, including vital signs and medications;
Provided health education and instructions;
Responded to emergent situations within the facility.
Assist correctional officer of care for death row inmates.
Followed standing orders according to Medical director indications
Perform required test on inmates upon entry to facility.
Attend muster for update of incoming inmates,inmates on PC and CM
And inmates transferring to other facilities or returning to society..
Maintain a safe work environment following security training procedures.
EDUCATION
John Tyler Community Hospital
Associate in Science Degree Nursing, LPN
Richmond, Va.
September, 2001-May, 2003
Richmond Public Schools of Practical Nursing
Licensure
Richmond, Va.
May, 1984
CERTIFICATIONS/ACHIEVEMENTS
Blood Born Pathogen, OSHA;
Cardio Resuscitation (Basic Life Support);
Abuse and Neglect ;
Behavioral Management;
Suicide Prevention;
Glucagon and Insulin Training;
Basic skills and Security Training Department of Veteran Affairs
Tuberculosis;
Intravenous Therapy;
Specimen Collection;
Managing Multiple Priorities;
Basic Computer Skills, Microsoft Works, Word and Excel
.
References on request.