N. RACHELLE HENDERSON
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Cell: 571-***-****
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OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a role as license practical nurse in a reputable practice or
hospital where my comprehensive skills, leadership and extensive
professional and practical experience will be fully utilized.
SKILLS:
. Experience of 14 years as a licensed practical nurse in the fields of:
fertility, internal medicine, pediatric nursing, and rheumatology.
. In-depth knowledge of practical nursing theory.
. Strong analytical skills, capable of assessing conditions and
implementing appropriate intervention.
. Critical thinking skills essential to providing competent and
dignified patient care.
. Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied
situations.
. Advance experience in mentoring, training and development of junior
staff members, and providing educational teachings to patients.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY:
Fertility Nurse
June 2013 - Present
Independent Contractor
Virginia/Maryland/Washington D.C.
PRN
. Contracted through a Fertility Practice to conduct classes in
patient's homes or preferred locations to teach proper administering
techniques for injecting prescribed medications using sensitive
communication styles to ensure patients are fully informed and consent
to treatment.
. Administer intramuscular and subcutaneous injections in patient's
homes.
Fertility Nurse
February 2005 - April 2012
Dominion Fertility and Endocrinology
Arlington, VA
45 hours/ week
. Selected as lead nurse of new office location to perform all nursing
duties and oversee other office functionalities.
. Oversaw and supervised a staff of five nurses and all nursing
resources, leading the nurse team in the planning, implementing and
evaluating within the area of nursing care and responsibility.
. Perform trans-vaginal and abdominal ultrasounds and intrauterine
inseminations (IUI).
. Initiate IV's, regulating IV flow, and push and monitor prescribed IV
medications and fluids
. Administer subcutaneous and intramuscular injections and phlebotomy
. Assist the Physician with procedures and execute pre- and post-
operative patient care and patient education.
. Conduct analysis to manage and assess risk within the areas of
responsibility ensuring adequate measures are in place to protect
staff and patients.
. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Rheumatology
August 2004- February 2005
Dr. Morris J. Wilkenfeld, MD
Fairfax, VA
40 hours/ week
. Responsible for providing pain management, performing blood draws, and
analyzing test results.
. Worked within a team of health care providers, including physicians
and nursing staff.
. Assisted physicians in procedures, performed phlebotomy, telephone
triage, called in prescriptions, and managed the physician's schedule.
. Work with patients in order to support adherence to prescribed
treatments.
. Provided information and advice on prescribed or over-the-counter
medication on medication regimens, side-effects and interactions.
. Maintained patient charts and confidential files.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Medicine
April 2002 - August 2004
Capital Family Practice
Fairfax, VA
40+ hours/ week
. Ensured the delivery of safe and effective nursing care to the whole
practice population.
. Performed diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.
. Implemented and administered allergy injections, venipuncture,
vaccination and immunization for both adults and children.
. Set up and operated special medical equipment and apparatus.
. Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs), spirometry, peak flows, and
inhalation treatments and therapies.
. Assisted in the execution of endometrial biopsies and flexible
sigmoidoscopies, including set-up.
. Used technology and appropriate software packages as an aid to the
planning, implementation and monitoring of care, presenting and
communicating information.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Internal Medicine
September 2000 - April 2002
Franconia Internists
Alexandria, VA
40 hours/ week
. Implemented and administered allergy injections, venipuncture,
vaccination and immunization for both adults and children.
. Responsible for the administration and storage of the medication
according to the hospital's policies.
. Responsible for setting up and operating special medical equipment and
apparatus.
. Responsible for performing diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.
. Performed electrocardiograms (EKGs), spirometry, peak flows, and
inhalation treatments and therapies. Assisted in the execution of
endometrial biopsies and flexible sigmoidoscopies, including set-up.
Reported changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concerns
requiring prompt attention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
September 1999 - September 2000
Washington Lee Medical Center
Falls Church, VA
40+ hours/ week
. Performed basic preliminary screenings, checking vital signs, and
performed venipuncture.
. Conducted drug screenings and testing.
. Assisted the physicians and registered nurses with sigmoidoscopy, pap
smears, and suture removal. Documented treatment plans and procedures
in accordance with regulations.
. Monitored stocks of medical supplies.
. Reported changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concerns
requiring prompt attention.
EDUCATION
Graduate from Prince William County School of Practical Nursing, LPN
Program
State license as a Practical Nurse/Vocational Nurse - Practical Nursing
License issued by the State Board of Virginia School of Nursing
May 1999
CERTIFICATIONS
Certification for American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers
(CPR and AED)
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office, Outlook