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MELISSA CRIBBS (LPN)
OBJECTIVE
Dedicated, skilled, Licensed Practical nurse who developed strong patient-evaluation and treatment-planning
skills with thorough knowledge of medication administration, management and training. Reliable, ethical
healthcare provider with the ability to stay calm and intervene during a crisis. Capability to facilitate groups
and educational seminars, and to collaborate on multidisciplinary teams. Proven ability to build positive
relationships with patients, family members, physicians and other medical professionals.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Certifications
IV therapy certified, Infection Control, Blood borne Pathogens, Domestic Violence, Elder Abuse,
Prevention of Medication errors, Alzheimer’s/ Dementia, HIPPA, HIV/AIDS
BLS/CPR
Affiliations
Licensed Practical Nurse
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Critical nursing care
Patient Care JCAHO Standards/
Compliance
Proficient in Sigmund
Medication Administration Parent/Patient/Family Patient Advocacy
Education
Patient Assessment General Nursing Quality & Continuity of Care
Assisted MD’s and RN’s with providing care, treatment, therapies and clinical documentation for patients on
cardiac, oncology, Obstetrics, gynecology, pediatrics, psychiatric and medical-surgical floors. Handled
medication administration, dressing changes, interventions to improve mobility, social and cognitive skills,
respiratory functions and cardiac health. Facilitated admissions, discharges and transfers; prepared patients
charts and other documentation; and participated on the interdisciplinary team. Gained a tremendous amount
of experience in hospice and long term care while working through various agencies who primarily staffed
Hospice cases.
Key Accomplishments:
Presented in-service training on ethics. Gained competency in medication administration, patient care and
excellent critical thinking skills.
WORK OF EXPERIENCE
MedPlace Staffing Solutions, Miami FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
02/13 Present
Fair Havens ALF/Rehabilitation LLC, Miami Springs FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
01/12 01/13
Caregiver Services, Miami Lakes FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
11/11 Present
Certified Health Care Services, Lauderhill FL
Licensed Practical Nurse
10/11 01/13
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vaccines on the go
10/20011 Present
Licensed Practical Nurse
Home Health Caretakers
3/2011 9/2011
Home Health Aide
07/2009 10/2010 Private Duty
Carol Wilson
Served as a home health aide taking caring of terminally ill patients
Administrative Assistant
03/2009 - 08/2009 Ems/AT&T
Served as an Administrative Assistant with Energy Marketing Services, a Marketing firm for AT&T.
Helped refine unit policies and procedures, planning and documentation.
EDUCATION
4/2006- 6/2009 Miami Dade College
General Pre requisites for Registered Nursing
1/2011 Keiser career college, FL
Diploma in Practical Nursing
Worked intensively with patients to promote their interest and participation in reality, identify problems and
solutions, and enhance their coping skills. Provided a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
Course Highlights: Family and Community Nursing, Healthcare Delivery Models, Professional Nursing
Synthesis Theory, Nursing Health Assessment, Clinical and Chemical Therapeutics, Biophysical Pathology,
Psychosocial Pathology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Statistics, Nursing Research.