Nurse Medical

LETIRCE MICHELE GIBBS

P.O. Box *** Saint Helena, Island, S.C. 29920 H: 843-***-**** C: 843-***-**** ************@**********.***

Professional Summary

Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in a hospital and nursing home

environment. Patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse with a background in geriatric and pediatrics care. Caring

Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication skills and 6 years experience in geriatric care and one year

experience in pediatrics care. Additional expertise includes management and staff supervision. Strong desire to focus on

preventative care and health education.

Licenses

Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification expires May 2017.

Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of South Carolina License number PR 43203

Professional Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse 02/2013 to 04/2016

Ridgeland Nursing Center Ridgeland, S.C.

Supervisor : Brande Roundtree, RN 843-***-****.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and

treatments to geriatric patients.

Interviewed patients to obtain medical information and measure their vital signs, weight and height.

Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues. .

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records

Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.

Managed caseload of 35 or more geriatrics residents, providing education, treatments, venipuncture

and wound care.

Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and

treatments.

Licensed Practice Nurse 01/2013 to 12/2013

Tender Care home Health Care Florence, S. C.

Supervisor: Sharon, RN 843-***-****, May be contacted.

Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols. Providing care for a

pediatric patient in the home setting.

07/2012 to 01/2013

Unemployed

Licensed Practical Nurse 08/2006 to 06/2012

CasePro incorporation/Naval Hospital1 Pinckney Boulevard Beaufort, SC

Supervisor: CDR Martin, (843 228- 5447, May be contacted.

Provide treatment and services to patient by utilizing direction from the Registered Nurse and the Doctor.

Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.

Monitored post-op vitals, set up PCA, fluids, reviewed post-op orders and orient patients to unit.

Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.

Counsel patient regarding treatment, preventive measure, and make appropriate referrals.

Act as patient advocate, advice patients on available services and appropriate medical follow-up.

Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times.

Collect specimens as ordered by Physican.

Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.

Responsible for primary care, case management and medication management. .

Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow of geriatrics patients.

Administer oral and subcutaneous medication; observe patient and report adverse reaction to the Registered

Nurse in charge.

Nursing care provided to pediatrics and geriatrics patients.

Education and Training

Dipolma 9/2004

Savannah Technical College

GPA 3.0

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