Ruth Anderson

**** ********** ***** *** ***, Winston Salem, N C 27106

Cell: 336-***-**** : acaxyc@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

12yrs+ F ully credentialed LPN with experience in float pool. (Specialty i n Medical/Surgical ) providing

compassionate and remarkable care in a hospital environment.

Licenses

License Practical Nurse Renewed 2011 N.C.

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification <2011 to present>

Skill Highlights

Clinical experience

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Palliative care

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Psych and mental health care

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Oncology

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Neurology

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Computerized charting

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Professional bedside manner

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Patient positioning

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IV drug therapy management

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Feeding assistance

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Mobility assistance

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Wound cleaning/care

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NG tube insertion and removal

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Infection control standards

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Flow sheet charting

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Physical assessments

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Acute and rehabilitative care

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Medical clinical procedures

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Specimen collection/processing

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Sterilization techniques

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Chest pain management

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Colostomy care

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Foley catheter insertion/removal

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Gastroenteral nutrition

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Insulin medication assistance

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Body mechanics

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Professional Experience

LPN

January 2000 t o J uly 2012

Novant – Winston Salem, N.C.

C hronic patient care in med -surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care

t o monitoring for <5 -6> patients per shift.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Ensured HIPAA compliance.

Treated patients with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and

f ollow-up care.

Followed infection control procedures.

Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring.

Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and

Paget's disease.

Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing.

Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Assisted patients with daily functions.

M onitored fluid intake and output levels.

Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab.

I nterviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

M aintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records.

Tested glucose and administered injections.

Skillfully performed suture removals for patients of all ages.

Education and Training

Surry Community College 1 999

Dobson, N.C., United States

nursing

D iploma

LPN Associate's degree.

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