Diane Hooper, L.P.N.

*** *. ******** ****. *** **8, Sherman, Texas 75092

229-***-**** ? accojx@r.postjobfree.com

Licensed in Texas, Oklahoma and Georgia

I have over three decades of hands-on nursing experience meeting the

healthcare needs of clients in a variety of settings. From E.R.s to end-of-

life care to special-needs patients, I actively collaborate with support

staff, doctors, and family to provide the best, client-centered healthcare

experience possible. I am looking for a position where I can employ my

skills to make a positive difference in the lives of the people whose care

is entrusted to me.

Education

Thomas Tech (1979-1981) Graduation from nursing courses and licensed as a

practical nurse in the State of Georgia.

Flagler University (1971-1973) Graduation with an Associates Degree in

Commercial Art.

Professional Skills

. Management/Supervision: guidance and direction of staff (CNAs,

registered techs, other LVN/LPNs) onsite and via telephone

. Medical, surgical, post-op, pre-op care from admission to discharge

. Monitoring: trained in cardiac monitors their application and the

reading of monitor strips

. Fetal monitoring: trained in their application and the reading of

strips

. IV therapy: familiarity with all kinds, including insertion and

access of Groshons, PICC lines, Lifeports, Hickmans, and in Neonates

UV and Scalp Catheters

. Therapies: working knowledge of physical, occupational, and speech

therapies

. Medications: trained in the administration of po/iv/im/sq medications;

mixing large volume IV medications; knowing the difference in

medications and their uses and side effects

. Charting: knowledgeable in care plans and formulation of such; well-

versed in the maintenance of a legally documented chart, whether

computer-based or hand-written

. Taking off doctor's orders in the prescribed fashion of the facility

. Hygenic Care: capable of providing for elimination with bowel and

bladder care

. Respiratory Care: trained in collection of O2 sats, applying oxygen

and knowing the differences in masks and their uses, training in

intubation of patients and use of ambu bags

. Computer: functionally literate in basic computer operation and

familiar with several nursing platforms

Work Experience

Pate Rehabilitation: Anna, TX

(08/2013 to 02/2014)

Employed as night shift supervisor for a residential rehabilitation center

providing care for outpatient/inpatient/extended-stay clients with

traumatic brain injuries. Directing ancillary staff (registered techs)

onsite and offsite (via telephone) in medication administration, ordering

and dispensing drugs, assessments and documentation of care, injection

administration, and dressing changes (complex and simple). Personally

provided direct care and medical management when staffing level or clients'

needs necessitated and directed the transportation of clients for emergent

care as warranted.

Bainbridge Healthcare and Rehab: Bainbridge, GA

(09/2010 to 11/2012)

Employed as an evening shift charge nurse/staff nurse performing general

patient care, end-of-life care, Alzheimer's and dementia care, hospice

coordination, i.v. therapy, respiratory therapy, wound care, charting, and

supervision of CNAs and other ancillary staff.

Palmyra Nursing Home: Albany, GA

(10/2009 to 8/2010)

Employed as a day-shift charge nurse for Wing #3, performing general

patient care, wound care, charting, and supervision of CNAs and other

ancillary staff.

Bainbridge Memorial Hospital and Manor: Bainbridge, GA

(2/2004 to 5/2009)

Employed as staff nurse with a job description covering a variety of

functions, primarily Med/Surg but frequently flowing into OB, Resp.

Therapy, and ER. Used a computerized medication dispensing system and

computerized charting platform.

Miller County Hospital: Colquitt, GA

(8/1999 to 1/2004)

Employed as staff nurse on the Med/Surg floor frequently flowed from one

department to another, as assigned. Acquired additional training in OB

(NRP & STABLE), Geriatrics, and ER.

Donalsonville Hospital, Inc.: Donalsonville, GA

(9/1987 to 8/1999)

Employed as a staff nurse to work on the Med/Surg floor providing a broad

range patient care functions including medication administration, post and

pre-op care, charting, and supervising CNAs.

Grady County Hospital: Cairo, GA

(5/1987 to 9/1987)

Employed as staff nurse on the Med/Surg unit with occasional assignment to

ER, and SICU.

Seminole Manor Nursing Home: Donalsonville, GA

(6/1985 to 1/1987)

Employed as a staff nurse performing patient care, charting and

administration of medications.

Bainbridge Memorial Hospital and Manor: Bainbridge, GA

(6/1984 to 6/1985)

Employed as night shift staff nurse on Med/Surg floor giving medications,

doing patient care and charting.

Bainbridge Healthcare: Bainbridge, GA

(1/1984 to 6/1984)

Hired to assist in the "set-up" of this facility before it was opened.

Employed as shift supervisor giving medications, charting, and patient

care.

Miller County Nursing Home: Colquitt, GA

(6/1981 to 10/1983)

First job after graduating from nursing school. Charting, giving

medications and receiving hands-on training and experience from other

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