PATRICIA BLAIR, LPN

***** *. ***** *****, ********, AZ 85338

623-***-**** ac77sv@r.postjobfree.com

A dedicated, nursing professional with 10+ years - experience in Med/Surg acute care, Correctional nursing, LTC, Clinical setting and EMR. Hard-working, team player committed to maintaining a high level of patient satisfaction by showing compassion while treating patients with dignity. EXPERIENCE

LPN- Wellness Nurse, THE MANOR VILLAGE LIFE CENTERS, Scottsdale, AZ 06/17 to Present

● Develop a focused and personalized Resident Wellness Plan, based on the identified physical and psychological needs of the resident.

● Ensure daily Caregiver assignments are maintained throughout each shift.

● Monitor the health of the elder patients. Keep accurate records of changes in the patients health and provide medical care to patients who need it. administer medications

● Supervise all activities of the Resident Care Staff and serve as mentor to new caretakers. LPN GS/6, PHOENIX VA HEALTHCARE SYSTEM,Phoenix, AZ 12/13 to Present

Observe and collect patient data for reporting and/or documentation according to policy and standards.

Administer medications, wound care, assess, report and implement orders.

Communicate regularly with nurse managers, physicians, pharmacists, social workers, dietitians and team members.

Orient and train new LPNs, and patient care assistants in relation to acceptable standards of practice in promoting optimal patient care delivery.

Float to Clinics follow up with appts. schedule appts. prep exam rooms, restock with supplies, collect specimens, administer immunizations, collect vital signs, assist with exams. LPN, BANNER HEALTH, Phoenix, AZ 07/ 06 to 05/13

● Medical-Surgical Department assist patients prep for procedures and assist in their care after surgery, monitor post op vital, post op orders, and implement new orders.

● Insertion and monitoring of IVs and IV fluids, Foley, NG tubes, and rectal tubes.

● Monitored CAPD patients’, administered Medication pass, accue checks, and wound care. PRN LPN, SUN HEALTH SENIOR LIVING, Litchfield Park, AZ 01/10 to 02/11

● Assisted with patient care under the supervision and direction of Physicians and the Director of Nursing in sub-acute and long-term units.

● Responsible for admissions, medications, narrative charting, wound care, call lights, patient safety, ambulate patients and delegation of duties to the CNAs. LPN II, ASPC – PERRYVILLE PRISON Credentia Staffing Agency, Phoenix, AZ 06/07 to 05/09

● Med-line pass watch/swallow, summit refills to the pharmacy and pickup medications distribute KOP.

● Account for all sharps, narcotics, monitor diabetic patients with accue checks and administer insulin injections.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

Licensed Vocational Nurse Certification, SUMMIT CAREER COLLEGE, Colton, CA 06/05. LPN # LPO42304 Exp. 04/01/22 ~ IV Certified ~ BLS Certified