LPN

Jennifer VandeBrake, SC P*****

**** ******** ****** ~ North Charleston, SC 29406 ~ 843-***-**** ~ *.*.**********@*****.***

Military Veteran, Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years Healthcare Experience

Education and Credentials

NCLEX –PN (Multi-State) Exp: April 30, 2016

BLS, AHA Exp: October 2016

ECPI University: North Charleston, SC (Completion April, 2013)

Practical Nursing, Diploma: Dean’s List~ GPA 3.44/4.00

Honor Society, Member; NFLPN, Member; Heroes of Health Science Club, Member

Student Clinical Rotations – Over 400+ Hours: ER, OR, Geriatrics, Maternity, Med-Surg, Trauma, IV, Phlebotomy, Airway/Ventilation, Cardiac & EKG disciplines

Skills

Vital Signs

Lab Specimen Collection

EKG Administration & Analysis

IV Initiation & Maintenance

Phlebotomy

Wound Care

Patient Safety & Education

Charting and Chart Review

Lab Testing: CBC, Cholesterol, UA, UDS, hGb A1c

Medication Administration

PEG tube and ostomy care

Casting and Splinting

Assisting with Surgical Procedures & Pelvic Exams

Assisting with ADLs

Work Experience

Somerby of Mt. Pleasant: Mt. Pleasant, SC (January 2015 – Present)

Floor nurse

Provided direct care as well as direction and oversight of care provided by CNAs to promote the physical, personal, and emotional well-being of residents. Worked in a team environment to maintain residents at the maximum level of self-care and independence.

Patriot Healthcare

Veteran’s Victory House: Walterboro, SC (May 2014 – November 2014)

Hospice Nurse

Provided care for terminally ill patients in skilled nursing facility. Responsible for equipment ordering and oversight. Provided supervision and scheduling support for CNA staff.

Ralph H. Johnson VAMC: Charleston, SC (April 2010 - November 2010)

Mental Health Patient Care Technician

Provided supportive care for veterans in need of Acute In-Patient Mental Health services.

USAR, Honorably Discharged (July 10, 2009)

Health First: North Charleston, SC (January 2008 - April 2010)

Medic

Provided medical care for emergency, urgent care, and family practice patients as part of a health care team with an average of 100 patients per day.

American Heritage Ambulance: Ladson, SC (January 2006 - June 2008)

EMT

Responsible for care and safe transport of BLS patients. Maintained vehicle and equipment to DHEC standard. Completed and reviewed appropriate paperwork and patient care reports for DHEC/Medicare/Medicaid/Insurance providers.

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