DAISHA BLANKS

**** ******* ****** **********, ** 15204

412-***-****

ac92l5@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Hardworking individual, with 10+ year’s healthcare experience, working in various healthcare settings, seeking an LPN position where I can utilize my nursing education and training, as well as my interpersonal skills.

Competencies

Ethical and nonjudgmental- relate well with people from diverse backgrounds.

Quick learner, ability to learn new methods, equipment and applications.

Organized and multi-tasking- able to handle multiple priorities.

Loyal and dedicated employee: committed to doing a good job.

Considerable knowledge of principles, procedures, methods, and techniques of practical nursing and healthcare.

Good judgment, decision-making and problem solving skills.

Possess effective verbal and written communication skills.

Education and Certifications

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania through NCSBN

Diploma, Licensed Practical Nurse 2013

Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center-Monroeville, PA USA

Diploma, Medical Assistant 2000

Duff’s Business Institute-Pittsburgh, PA USA

CPR/BLS certified through the American Heart Association

Intravenous Therapy Certification

Healthcare Experience

Allegheny Health Network

Healthcare @Home

Hypertension & Nephrology

Pittsburgh, PA

Current

Home care assessments, reports findings to interdisciplinary team(OT/PT, RN Case Manager, Social Services, MD), wound care, wound VAC dressing changes/care, ostomy care, coagulation machine, G-Tube care, time/travel management

Patient Registration, answer telephones, data entry, schedule appointments, Patient Check In, Patient Check Out, referrals, prior authorizations, authorizations, chart prep, scanning, EPIC, faxes.

Patient rooming, vital signs, venipuncture, injections, perform urinalysis POC, Centrifuge urine samples, Temperature logs, cleaned exam rooms/lab area.

Maxim Healthcare Pittsburgh, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse (PRN/Casual) 2016-Current

Prepares and administers prescribed medications by oral, sublingual, intramuscular, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, dermal, and inhalation routes accurately and on time.

Prepares and positions patient for examinations and treatments.

Venipuncture, obtained/monitored vital signs, blood glucose monitoring, specimen collection, IV monitoring, wound care, TPN administration/monitoring, Tracheostomy Care, Colostomy/ileostomy care

Ensures preventative maintenance and routine cleaning of equipment.

Works under the direct supervisor of the Nurse Manager

Community Life-Home Care Coordinator- Completes in home assessments of all clients for initial, 6 month and annual assessments, participates in Interdisciplinary Team meetings to assist in developing rehabilitive and home care goals for clients, completes annual checklist, assessment of current home care needs vs. any need for adjustment, CNA/HHA evaluations and supervisor visits, reports changes in the clients physical, emotional, social, spiritual, or environmental conditions to supervising RN.

Allegheny Valley School (NHS) Crafton, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse 2016-2017

Provided direct nursing care to residents with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD)

Medication administration (Via by mouth, G/J tube, topical etc.), enemas, Urinary Catheter Care (Straight, Foley, Supra pubic catheter insertion and removal), injections, obtained/monitored vital signs, assisted with ADL’s, blood glucose monitoring

Wound Care, Stoma Care, Kangaroo Pumps (Enteral feedings, Gastrostomy, Jejunal tubes), Specimen collection, Gastrostomy removal and insertion

Data Entry, documentation, charting, QuickMar, chart audits, order/stock department supplies.

Allegheny County Jail Pittsburgh, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse 2015-2016

Provides medication administration and wound care to inmates to meet their physical and psychosocial needs.

Keeps thorough documentation on all procedures.

Assist RNs and Physicians as requested.

Responds to emergencies according to scope of practice.

Observes each inmates physical and emotional status and notifies RN or appropriate supervisor when there is a significant change in condition.

Reports all incidents and files timely reports in accordance to established procedures.

Data entry, sick call slip collection/processing, inmate intake/processing, maintained a clean and safe work environment.

Venipuncture, Injections/Immunizations (Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal), vital signs, breathing treatments, IV monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, and insulin injections.

Main Job Title- Diabetic Nurse

Asbury Heights Pittsburgh, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN/Casual

Skilled Nursing, LTC 2015-2015

Medication administration, obtained/monitored vital signs, IV monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, Insulin injections, prepared residents for procedures/testing, assisted residents with ADLs, specimen collection, assisted with care plans, charting, wound care, Injections/Immunizations (Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal)

Answered telephones, data entry, sent/received resident information, ordered/stocked supplies.

HCR ManorCare Pittsburgh, PA

Licensed Practical Nurse, PRN

Arcadia, Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation Units 2014-2014

Answered telephones, data entry, ordered/stocked supplies, sent/received patient information.

Medication administration, obtained/monitored vitals, venipuncture, IV monitoring, blood glucose monitoring, prepared patients for procedures/testing, assisted patients with ADLs, specimen collection, assisted with care plans, charting, wound care, Injections/Immunizations (Intramuscular, Subcutaneous, Intradermal).

Other Healthcare Experience:

Medical Assistant

Nursing Assistant

Outpatient Technician

Companies Employed with:

AHN

oCenter for Digestive Health

oHematology Oncology

UPMC

oAmbulatory Surgery

oRheumatology

oSquirrel Hill Family Practice

oAllergy & Immunology

oMagee Women’s, Cancer Center

oMagee Women’s Pre-Op Center

oUPMC Private Duty

Metro Family Practice

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