Practical Nurse

I am an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse seeking fulltime employment

EDUCATION

License in Practical Nursing: Americare School of Nursing, Fern Park, Florida:

Certified Surgical Technologist: Concorde Career Institute, Jacksonville, Florida

Course work in Human Services: Monroe Community College, Rochester, New York

CERTIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Basic IV Central Line Access & Management

Basic Life Support and A.E.D Hospice & Palliative Care

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Edgewood Nursing Center

1771 Edgewood Ave West, Jacksonville, FL 32208

Direct Supervisor: Evelyn Allen

Infection Preventionist Nurse Role 06/2018 – currently employed

Initiation, oversight and management of infection prevention and control plan within the facility

Disseminated infection prevention education to staff

Self-paced study on CDC recommendations for Infection Preventionist through TRAIN Florida.org

Monitor Resident and Staff Yearly Vaccination Program

Data presentation to multidisciplinary care team for antibiotic, antimicrobial stewardship practices

Education provided to staff through use of interactive in services and infection prevention engagement boards

Wound Care Nurse Role

Identify, monitor and documented progression of pressure injuries and skin alterations dressing changes and measurements

Application and maintenance of negative pressure wound therapy (wound vacuum)

Round bi-weekly with wound care Physician, receive orders, transcribe physician wound care notes which include wound measurements, appearance of wound, wound staging, treatment plan and daily follow up.

Disseminate monthly in service education to staff such as prevention of moisture associated skin damage, unavoidable pressure injuries and injuries caused by medical devices.

Monthly reporting of infection prevention and wound care statistics to QAPI (Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement) Team

Implement performance improvement plans when data analysis variances are noted

Educating Certified Nursing Assistants on best practices for wound healing and identifying changes in condition

West Jacksonville Health and Rehabilitation Center

1650 Fouraker Road, Jacksonville, Florida 32221

Direct Supervisor: Jamie Standley

Supervisor, Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time - 32+ hours weekly 10/2016 - 6/2018

Weekend supervisor of a 120 bed facility (Under the supervision of an on-call RN, for 8 months)

Resolving patient and family grievances and concerns

Resolving staffing shortages and last minute changes

Ensuring that the care provided is abuse and neglect free while meeting optimal quality of life standards

Internal reporting of communicable diseases

Initiation and enforcement of transmission precaution protocol

Facilitating admissions, discharges and hospital transfers

Management of enteral feedings

Arbor Terrace of Ortega

5760 Timuquana Road, Jacksonville, FL 32210

Direct Supervisor: Beth Nix

Licensed Practical Nurse, Part Time - 24 hours weekly 08/2017 - 03/2018

Provided and supervised elopement risk management and memory care

Supervised Medical Technicians, Home Health Aids and CNAs daily

Daily use of Quick Mar documentation and patient records system

Planning and initiating active “Memory Lane” engagement

Managing symptoms of anxiety and panic disorders in persons with dementia

Conducted neurological and range of motion assessments

Coordinated medication deliveries, changes and administration with pharmacy

Heartland Health Care and Rehabilitation Center

8495 Normandy Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32221

Direct Supervisor: Sky Alston

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time - 40+ hours weekly 01/2015 - 10/2016

Managed patient admissions and assessment of incoming patients

Managed patient records and medication administration through Point Click Care

Coordinated patient discharges and transfers

Reviewed accuracy of Doctor’s order transcription and ensuring orders are fulfilled

Participated regularly in the facility’s code respond team, performing CPR and other life saving measures

General tracheotomy site care, suctioning

Initiation and maintenance of intravenous therapy and site care, dressing changes etc.

Sunbelt Health & Rehabilitation Center

305 E Oak St, Apopka, FL 32703

Direct Supervisor: Eleanor Tucker

Evening Supervisor, Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time - 40+ hours weekly 02/2011 - 09/2014

Timely and thorough documentation of incidents and accidents

Maintained a safe work environment in accordance with OSHA and facility standards

New Hire Orientation Preceptor

Trained 20+ incoming staff members

Placement of Foley Catheter using sterile straight catheter an indwelling catheter methods

Bladder irrigation

Fluid intake and output monitoring

Consulate Healthcare

1099 W Town Pkwy, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Direct Supervisor: Ariella Robinson

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time - 40 hours weekly 06/10 - 02/2011

Supervised and evaluated all direct resident care

Educated Clinical Nursing Assistants on the proper use of medical equipment

Using patient's clinical record to implement appropriate follow up action as necessary

Monitoring anticoagulant therapeutic values and monitoring for adverse effects

Arteriovenous Fistula monitoring for positive Bruit and Thrill

Provided nephrostomy tube care and management

Delany Park Rehabilitation Center

215 Annie St, Orlando, FL 32806

Direct Supervisor: Christine Wilson

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time - 40 hours weekly 08/09 - 07/2010

Patient screening and follow up on patient test results.

Ensured accuracy of patients monthly medication administration record and treatment administration record

Facilitated proper medication administration through continuous communication with physicians and pharmacies

Regents Park Health Care Center

558 N. Semoran Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32792

Direct Supervisor: Christine Wilson

Licensed Practical Nurse, Full Time - 32 hours weekly 03/09 - 08/2009

Assisted in the implementation of individualized treatment plans for each resident

Daily management and direction of residents’ nursing care

Observed and reported reactions to treatments

Specimen collection and blood draws

Continuous reporting of changes in patient condition and care plan updates to patients’ physicians

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