SHELIA KENT
Hampton VA, *****
*************@*******.***
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To obtain employment as an experienced Licensed Practical Nurse utilizing
my skill set and maintaining a high degree of work ethic and
professionalism.
EDUCATION AND TRAININGS
11/2012 ECPI University, School of Health Science, Medical Careers
Institute, Newport News, VA Diploma, LPN License # 000******* Expiration:
10/31/2014
7/2010 TNCC, Hampton, VA, EMT-B, First Aid/CPR cert.
6/2002 Kee Business College, Newport News, VA, NCMA
12/1998 US Navy, Great Lakes, IL, Hospital Corpsman School
ABILITY SUMMARY
16+ years experience in the medical field.
Strong phlebotomy skills. Organized and multi tasking - ability to handle
multiple priorities.
Competent in time management skills. Posses verbal and written effective
communication skills. Good judgment, decision making and problem solving
skills. Computer skills - MS Office (Windows, Excel and Outlook). Quick
learner - ability to learn new nursing methods, equipment and applications.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
LPN, Everest College, Newport News April 2013-Present
Instructs assigned courses in accordance with course
competencies/objectives. Selects and utilizes a variety of approved course
materials and teaching methods. Explains and demonstrates related
laboratory/practical procedures. Informs students about course
requirements, evaluation procedures, and attendance policies. Coach, guide,
and empower students to achieve optimum success.
LPN/Medical Assistant, CTR Group, Newport News, VA April 2005-Present
Worked at OPFP, Riverside Elizabeth Lakes Family Practice, Riverside
Orthopedics, Hampton Roads ENT, and The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place.
Duties included taking and recording vital signs and medical histories,
preparing patients for examination, drawing blood, and administering
medications as directed by physician. Proficient with electronic medical
record systems, and Scribing.
LPN, Pro-Nurses, Richmond, VA January 2013-June 2013
St. Brides Correctional Center Chesapeake, VA. Provided professional
nursing services, health care and treatment to offenders in an adult
correctional institution. Assessed offenders' health problems and needs,
prepared and administered prescribed medications, initiated emergency
interventions, first aid measures, and assisted physician. Developed and
implemented medical/nursing guidelines and maintained medical records.
Provided training as necessary to staff and education to offenders about
healthy lifestyles.
Phlebotomist/lab tech, Oyster Point Family Practice, N.N., VA April 2005-
October 2007
Assisted MD with assembling a stat lab for family practice. Procured CLIA
certification. Withdraw patient's blood, test specimen in machines, consult
with MD, contact patients same day with results and MD's orders for
possible medication changes.
Hospital Corpsman USNR, Norfolk, VA, April 2004-April 2006
Assisting in prevention and treatment of disease and injuries,
administering immunization programs, conducting preliminary physical
examinations, and performing clinical laboratory tests and operating
sophisticated laboratory equipment.
Caregiver, in home health care, Yorktown, VA. June 2003-August 2004
Caregiver for C5-C7 injured paraplegic patient. Daily bathing, feeding,
bowel program and range of motion.
Hospital Corpsman USN, Norfolk, VA August 1998-October 2001
Supervising shipboard and field environmental sanitation and preventive
medicine programs, maintaining treatment records and reports, administering
immunization programs, rendering emergency medical treatment, instructing
sailors and marines in first aid, self aid and personal hygiene procedures,
transporting the sick and injured, serving as operating room technicians
for general an specialized surgery and performing preventive maintenance
and repairs on biomedical equipment.