Constance Strouse

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Home: 757-***-**** - C ell: 757-***-**** : s acb7vi@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Fully credentialed LPN with 16 years experience providing compassionate care in hospital environment, assisted living,

doctors office, and in-home pediatric health care. Also I have over 3 years experience in respite care for military families.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification 1997 - present

Licensed Practical Nurse -Commonwealth of Virginia with Multi-State Privilege 1997 - Present (expires 01/31/2015)

Performed minimum of 12+ CEU annually 1997 - present

Skill Highlights

Pediatric examination competency Vascular care understanding

Medication administration expert Anatomical knowledge

Skilled in conducting physical examinations Strong ethical values

Geriatric treatment knowledge Diabetes, hospice and stroke patient care

Strong commitment to pediatric nursing Geriatric treatment knowledge

Laparascopic procedures familiarity Trained in in-patient and out-patient care

Pediatric exams competency Infection control standards expertise

Broad medical terminology knowledge IV drug therapy management

Diagnostic tools experience Colostomy care familiarity

Pharmacology, phlebotomy, triple lumen, CVP, Medical clinical procedures understanding

12-Lead EKG, ventilator care, intravenous therapy, Bi-lingual in English and ASL (American Sign

Bennett 7600 Ventilator, PALS, LTV Ventilating Care Language)

Culturally sensitive

Enthusiastic caregiver

Wound cleaning/care expertise

Flow sheet charting

Mobility assistance

Gastroenteral nutrition education

Body mechanics knowledge

Professional Experience

LPN - Field Nurse

July 2002 to Current

Pediatric Services of America - Norfolk, VA

Provided Bedside Care for Medically Fragile Children

Assisted with ADL's for Pediatric Care

Accompanied Child Assigned To My Care To Medical and Therapy Appointments and School.

Maintained Trachea Airway

Performed G-Tube Feedings

Performed TPN

LPN - Office Care Nurse

November 2000 to July 2002

The Doctor's Clinic Ltd. - Newport News, VA

Performing Vital Sign Assessments

Venipuncture

Assisted Doctor with Procedures

Administered IM, Sub-Q injections

Patient Education

Called in Medications/Prescriptions

LPN - Med Surg

January 2000 to October 2000

Bon Secours Health Systems/ Mary Immac. Hosp - Newport News, VA

Bedside Care of Medical and Surgical Patients

Administration of PO, IV,and Injection Medications

Performed Physical Assessments of Acutely Ill Patients

LPN - Floor Nurse

January 1999 to November 1999

Riverside Health Systems / Warwick Forest Asst. Living - Newport News, VA

Administered Meds

Assessed and Maintained In-House Residents With ADL's

LPN - Nurse Supervisor/Assistant Administrator

January 1998 to November 1998

Mayfair House - Newport News, VA

Supervised CNA Staff

Supervision Day-to-Day Care of In-House Residents.

Performed On-Call Duty for Medical Emergencies

Education and Training

LPN : Practical Nursing, 1997

Riverside School of Health Occupations - Newport News, VA, U SA

Coursework in Acute Care Nursing

Coursework in Women's Health

Coursework in Diabetes Management

Coursework in Adult and Family Health

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