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Objective

Seeking a position where skills, training, and experience will contribute to the attainment of organizational goals and objectives.

Work Experience

LPN

11/2011 – Present Riverside Health System-wide Labor pool Newport News, VA

Works under the supervision of the office manager and physicians. Responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating total nursing care of assigned patients. Utilizes communication, critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making to create a care plan for each patient based on physiological, psychosocial and cultural diversity. Responsible for supervising and delegating non-professional personnel working directly with him/her to ensure optimum patient care. Demonstrates competence in dealing with age related needs of specific patient populations served in their assigned unit/dept. Works in a variety of setting to include, physician office, rehab, long term care, etc.

Senior LPN 02/2011 - 11/2011 Hampton Roads Specialty Hospital Newport News, VA

A long term acute care facility. Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as patients incorporating national patient safety initiatives. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by the health system. Specific duties include assess, plan implement, evaluate and provide patient/family teaching in critical care setting. Extensive IV Therapy, med/surg care, vent and trach care, and Wound Care.

Correctional Nurse 10/2010 - 02/2011 St Brides Correctional Center Chesapeake, VA

Provides professional nursing services, health care and treatment to offenders in an adult correctional institution. Assesses offenders' health problems and needs, prepares and administers prescribed medications, initiates emergency interventions, first aid measures, and assists physician. Develops and implements medical/nursing guidelines and maintains medical records. Provides education to offenders about healthy lifestyles.

Senior LPN 05/2010 - 10/2010 Hampton Roads Specialty Hospital Newport News, VA

A long term acute care facility. Works under the supervision of Registered Nurse in personal care of the patients and their environment (including those needing special precautions) and performs specified treatments. In addition, able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served in assigned unit. Promotes and maintains safe work environment for staff as well as patients incorporating national patient safety initiatives. Works under the direction of leadership and a multi-disciplinary team to provide a comprehensive range of services or clinical care associated with and in accordance with standards of excellence established by the health system. Specific duties include assess, plan implement, evaluate and provide patient/family teaching in critical care setting. Extensive IV Therapy and Wound Care.

Sales Associate 02/2009 - 10/2010 Payless Shoe Source Newport News, VA Ensuring that merchandise is out on the sales floor at the right time and in the right amounts, achieving impressive sales results. Moves newly received merchandise to sales floor; fills in and straightens stock in accordance with the company standards. Provides superior customer service. Key carrier - responsible for the opening and closing of the store.

CNA - CVT unit 02/2010 - 05/2010

Works under the direction of the RN, charge nurse, providing patient care and nursing support.

Product Manager - Sales 11/2002 – 07/2008 Smithfield Packing Company, Smithfield, VA

Fresh Meat Sales - Manages the profitability and growth of multiple product categories. Provides product support and coordination between Field Sales, Inside Sales, Production, Operations, Transportation, and Logistics. Responsible for product scheduling and planning in 3 plants. Must maintain fresh and freezer levels thru regular and contract sales on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis Must maintain and plan adequate freezer levels at multiple locations to cover customer orders, and contracts both current and future. Analyze weekly, quarterly, and annual margin reports and special profit and loss reports to determine profitability. Assist outside sales in developing customer plans including: slotting proposals, promotion frequencies, volumes, margins, and accruals. Develop account presentations, customer visits, and product cuttings. Products scheduled include Ribs/backribs, Butts and Picnics, Case Ready and offals.

Administrative Assistant 11/2001 - 11/2002 Smithfield Foods, Inc., Smithfield, VA

Treasury Department- Responsible for daily cash reporting, which includes balancing multiple bank accounts, wiring all necessary funds, resolving and communicating any discrepancies with bank deposits, lockbox, and returned checks. Issues stop payments on all accounts. Balances commodity transactions, 401k transactions, and is responsible for all Oracle journal entries done on a monthly basis. Corporate Insurance Department - Responsible for coding and paying insurance premiums. Enters all information into the Healthcare and Workers Compensation reports and reconciles approximately 25 accounts to claim/disability weekly runs, administration fees, cash receipts, etc. on a monthly basis. Responsible for all Oracle journal entries done monthly. Extensive communication with multiple company locations to gather information on healthcare reporting and workers compensation reporting issues and to provide each location with cost allocations.

Office Manager/Field Administrator 1/2001 - 10/2001 Flemington Instrument Co., Homer City Power Plant, PA

Responsible for tracking all material, labor, and equipment associated with multiple mechanical/instrumentation jobs, both T&M and Contract. Cost tracks all expenditures to ensure that job processes remain within budget and to calculate estimated profit. Responsible for doing weekly payroll, tracking EWAs (Extra Work Orders), ordering materials, and invoicing client for all material, overhead, and labor. Ensures that all ordered materials are received and orders are complete. Assisted in doing job takeoffs for additional job proposals. Able to locate instruments, valves, etc. on P&ID. Contributes to the efficiency of the operation by performing other related duties as required.

Education

04/2009 - 04/2010 Riverside School of Health Careers Newport News, VA LPN - Honor Society member 5/1995 St Vincent College, Latrobe, PA Bachelor's Degree Major: Business Management Minor: French

Skills

MS Office, SAP, EMR, IV Therapy, Wound Vacs, various wound care techniques, Phlebotomy, Vent/Trach care, EKG, med surg and acute care

Certifications

LPN

BLS/CPR

FEMA

ACLS

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