Licensed Practical Nurse
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APRIL PARKER
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Summary
To obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse position that will enable me to use my organizational skills, educational
background, and ability to work well with people, while being an asset to the company.
Skills
Draws blood, color, Credit customer service, Oncology- patient care, Direct Patient, evaluates
data collection, patients, patient treatment, protocols, quality, Hemodialysis, documentation, ESRD, Receiving,
Hematology, Hemodialysis, immunizations, Rehabilitation- safety, supervisor, supervising,
Infection Control, instruction, laboratory testing, teaching,
Medication Administration Teamwork, telephone, vital sign
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN 12/2018 to Current
Intrepid USA Healthcare Services Little Rock, AR
Observing and reporting any signs or symptoms indicative of changes in conditions of the client and family situation to the Case Manager and documents such reports and observation in the clinical record.
Preparing equipment and materials for treatments observing aseptic technique as required.
Assisting the client in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
Assisting with the rehabilitation of clients according to the client care plan.
Consulting with the Registered Nurse in making judgments or decisions regarding care and treatments.
Accurately documenting all events related to clients and completes any related documents as required by state or federal requirements. Notifying the Registered Nurse, physicians, and families of changes in the client's condition and documents appropriately. Updating the clients plan of care under the supervision and direction of an RN.
Consistently demonstrates competency with technical nursing skills according to the legal scope of practice.
May perform some advanced skills only after receiving and satisfactorily completing an approved educational training program and supervised clinical experience. Must have documented competencies in any advanced skills.
Licensed Practical Nurse PRN 01/2018 to Current
Fresenius Medical Care Little Rock, AR
Performs dialysis and patient care activities for the ESRD patient under the supervision of an RN.
Performs all duties with exceptional customer service and appreciation for patients, To their families,
teammates, and physicians/ Mar 2014
Administer appropriate drug dosages per physician instruction.
Collect patient data including but not limited to assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab
work and patient assessments; seek guidance when levels are out of "normal" range for ESRD patients.
Field, Licensed Practical Nurse PRN 05/2015 to Current
Fidelity Home Dialysis Little Rock, AR
Performs timely and appropriate data collection and observations, responding with good judgement to
observation and reports significant information to the Director of Nurses.
Performs dialysis equipment and machine functions prior to patient treatment, including safety checks,
according to established policy and procedure. Draws blood specimen and reviews laboratory results.
Initiates, monitors, and discontinues Hemodialysis treatments in a timely manner.
Evaluates patients' vital signs before, during, and after treatment.
Administers and documents prescribed medications in a manner consistent with the knowledge of
purpose, side effects, contraindications, and established standards and protocols, and patient's response
when applicable.
Provides complete and accurate documentation of all pertinent patient and facility data according to
established policy and procedure.
Hematology/Oncology Licensed Practical Nurse Part-time 01/2015 to 08/2015
Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System Little Rock, AR
Direct Patient/Veteran Care at Bedside.
Administration medications as ordered.
Respond to the Veterans needs for nursing, medication, and equipment-assisted care.
Work with all parts of Hematology/Oncology Specialty Care Team.
Educated Veteran on how to be a compliant part of their health care team.
Full-Time Licensed Practical Nurse 10/2014 to 03/2016
DaVita Inc. Little Rock, AR
Performs dialysis and patient care activities for the ESRD patient under the supervision of an RN.
Nov 2011 Performs all duties with exceptional customer service and appreciation for patients, To their
families, teammates, and physicians/ Mar 2014 Administer appropriate drug dosages per physician
instruction.
Collect patient data including but not limited to assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab
work and patient assessments; seek guidance when levels are out of "normal" range for ESRD patients.
Immunization/WIC Nurse 07/2014 to 10/2014
Arkansas Department of Health Little Rock, AR
Administration of immunizations for children and adults.
Educate patient and parent about current and future immunizations.
Input immunizations in Arkansas immunization record WEB-IZ.
Performs all duties with exceptional customer service and appreciation for patients, and their families.
Collect and chart required patient data in electronic medical record prior to immunizations administration.
Educate parent about mother and baby state nutrition program: WIC.
Assist participate with Special Supplemental Nutrition Programs for Women, Infants, and Children via initial
and periodic nutritional assessment.
Treatment Nurse/ Licensed Vocational Nurse 03/2014 to 07/2014
West Markham Subacute and Rehabilitation Center Little Rock, AR
Follow established performance standards and implement facility polices & procedure.
Conduct resident skin audit to assess the skin condition of each resident and report problems to the
nursing supervisor/DON and take necessary follow-up action.
Document skin audit as per facility policy and procedure.
Administer treatments according to physician orders and accurately record treatments administered.
Assess and report resident's skin condition and changes including development of decubitus to physician,
charge nurse, DON and take follow-up action.
Assess each resident's skin conditional weekly and as necessary including stage size, measurements,
sites, depth, color, drainage, and odor of each condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse 11/2011 to 03/2014
DaVita Inc. Jacksonville, AR
Performs dialysis and patient care activities for the ESRD patient under the supervision of an RN.
Performs all duties with exceptional customer service and appreciation for patients, To their families,
teammates, and physicians/ Mar 2014
Administer appropriate drug dosages per physician instruction.
Collect patient data including but not limited to assess and monitor status of vascular accesses, review lab
work and patient assessments; seek guidance when levels are out of "normal" range for ESRD patients.
Clinic's Vaccination/Infection Control Manager since Nov.2012.
Licensed Practical Nurse 04/2011 to 11/2011
Valley Ranch Nurse & Rehab Center Little Rock, AR
Direct Resident Care.
Charge Nurse over assigned area.
Medication administration.
Daily Patient Charting.
Daily patient assessment.
Teamwork in patient focused care with CNAs.
Licensed Practical Nurse 06/2010 to 02/2011
Nursing & Rehab at Good Shepard Little Rock, AR
Patient Assessment Daily and reassessments.
Charge Nurse over assigned area.
Medication Administration.
Daily patient Charting.
Receiving telephone and written Physician Orders.
Obtain and treating Glucose test.
Daily medication ordering from Central Pharmacy.
Education and Training
Practical Nursing 2010
Baptist Health Schools Little Rock Little Rock, AR
Activities and Honors
IV-Intravenous Therapy Training, March 2009 *National Federation for Licensed Practical Nurses (NFLPN),
Member Since 2009 *American Heart Association (AHA) for Healthcare Provider (Cardiopulmonary
Resuscitation-CPR & Automated External Defibrillator AED), Certified Since 2003, 8 years *Certified EMT-
Ambulance since Aug. 2000 EMT# 21542 *Army National Guard Medic, Member: March 1999 - March 2005,
Honorable Discharge, 6 years
Additional Information
MEMBERSHIPS/CERTIFICAITONS/SKILLS: *Licensed Practical Nurse-License #L50424
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