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Cathryn Nichols, L.P.N., L.M.T
**** ********** ***, ******* ****, VA 23606 304-***-**** acb76f@r.postjobfree.com
Licensed P ractical Nu rse
Thir ty Two Years of Experience in Clinical, Hospital, Private Duty, and Nursing Home
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• Skilled LPN offering expertise in pediatric, geriatric, rehabilitation, and post-operative care
• Eager to secure a full-time LPN position with your company
P rofessional Exper ience
L.P.N, Genesis Health Care, Spencer, WV 10 /12 to 6 /13
Wound Dressing and Care Ventilator and Tracheotomy Suctioning/Care G-Tube
Feedings and Care
Glucose Checks and Blood Pressure Monitoring Rehab Therapy
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• Ensured H IPPA compliance
• Followed infection control procedures
• Dispensed medications as ordered by physician
• Assessed, monitored, and documented patient progress, symptoms, and vital signs
• Educated patients and their families on the safe t reatment of inju ries, illnesses, and
conditions
Self-employed Licensed Massage Therapist, Spencer, WV 12 /05 to 10 /12
L .P.N., Private Duty Nurse, Spencer, WV 05 /03 to 12 /05
• Administered medications as prescribed per physician
• Bathed patient, cooked meals, maintained home and assisted in ADL’s
• Participated in therapy at home per physical therapist
• Accompanied patient to Chemotherapy
L.P.N., Maxim Health Care, Canton, OH 06 /99 to 09 /02
• Family Practice Clinic, Hospital, Nursing Home and In-home Private Duty
L.P.N., Roane General Hospital, Spencer, WV 11 /89 to 09 /93 and 10 /81 to 05 /83
• Acute patient care in Med/Surg Unit handling all aspects of t reatment from meds to
wound care
• Care in ICU, Pediatrics, Acute Care, and Long Term
• Closely monitored acute conditions
• Accompanied physician to patient rooms
• Administered injections as prescribed
• Ensured H IPPA compliance
• Followed infection control procedures
• Monitored f luid intake and output levels
• Assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures
• Tracheotomy care
• Foley Catheter insertion
L .P.N., Roane General Clinic, Spencer, WV 05 /85 to 09 /88
• Assisted physician with procedures
• Administered medications as prescribed
• Phoned-in prescriptions to pharmacies
• Accompanied physician to patient’s room
• Filed, stocked supplies, and sterilized equipment
• Ensured H IPPA compliance
L.P.N., Nursefinders, Palm Beach, FL 06 /83 to 04 /85
• Staff coverage in Hospitals, Family Practice Clinics, Nursing Homes, and Private
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Education
Associates of Science: Psychology, 1993
West Virginia University, Parkersburg, WV
Recipient of West Virginia University Scholarship
Associates of Science: Massage Therapy, 1989
Seminar Network In ternational School of Massage Therapy, Lake Worth, FL
Degree: Licensed Massage Therapist
Associates of Science: Licensed Practical Nurse, 1981
Arch A. Moore Vocational School of Technology, Liverpool, WV
Degree: Licensed Practical Nurse
High School Diploma, 1970
Spencer High School, Spencer, WV
Skills and Additional I nformation:
• Strong clinical judgment and thorough physical assessments
• Patient and family advocacy
• Professional bedside manor including patient positioning and privacy competency
• Insulin medication assistance
• G-Tube feedings and care; Ventilator and Tracheotomy Suctioning/Care
• Glucose checks and Blood Pressure monitoring
• Assisted physicians at Doctor’s Hospital in Lake Worth, FL with experimental
research for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis
• Assistant to physician performing Stress Tests
• AMA BLS certification updated
References
• Erlinda Ambrosia, M.D.
634 Parkersburg Rd. Spencer, WV 25276
• Mi randa Burbank
425 Tuckers Run Spencer, WV 25276
• Stacie Tanner
203 Church St. Apt. B Spencer, WV 25276
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