OBJECTIVE

Seeking an LPN position within a progressive healthcare setting, offering 10+ years of combined experience in Licensed Practical Nurse / Certified Medical Technician positions, along with:

Personable; interface effectively with patients, families, and nursing staff.

Strong observation and interpersonal communication skills

Strive to understand a patient’s needs and concerns.

Hardworking and energetic; flexible; adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule.

Proven ability to create a positive working environment that uplifts patients’ spirits.

PROFESIONAL EXPERIENCE

10+ years of combined experience held at the following Nursing Center:

Licensed Practical Nurse, Westgate, 10 Glen Rock, Baltimore, MD - October, 2015 – Present

Licensed Practical Nurse, Fairfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Crownsville, MD – June, 2013 – Present

Licensed Practical Nurse, Future Care, 1046 South North Point Rd, Dundalk, MD – October, 2011 – June, 2013 Licensed Practical Nurse, HCR ManorCare, Heartland of Hyattsville, MD - June, 2010 – October, 2011

Residential Counselor, Alliance Inc., Baltimore, MD – September, 2008 – May, 2010

Certified Medical Technician, Richcroft Inc., Hunt Valley, MD - March, 2003 – May, 2010

Provide high quality nursing care for patients, with responsibility for:

Admission of new patients, Vital Signs, Wound Care, Application of Dressings, Insertion of Catheters, Suctioning and Tracheostomy Care, Oxygen therapy, dispensing of medications.

Follow up with timely and accurate charting procedures and verify prior shift information.

Conduct initial assessment of patients upon admission and assist with discharge planning.

Report changes in patients’ conditions routinely and when requiring immediate attention.

Collect specimens from patients for laboratory testing.

Administer medications and monitor insulin levels for diabetic patients.

Administer controlled narcotics and assuming full responsibility for possession of keys.

EDUCATION

Harford Community College

Bel Air, MD

VMT Education Center

Washington, DC (May 2008)

License & Certificate

Licensed Practical Nurse (December 2009)

Certified Medical Technician (2003)

CPR Certified / First Aid

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