Licensed Practical Nurse

Dawn Y Harris

**** ******* **** *****, *** ***, Elkridge, MD 21075 410-***-**** **********@*****.***

Education

DEGREE DATE EARNED SCHOOL

Major: Licensed Practical Nurse, February, 2005, Radians College, Washington, DC

Minor: Pharmacy Technician, December, 2000, Howard Community College

Minor: Medical Administration Assistant, 2008, University of Maryland

DEGREE DATE EARNED SCHOOL

Major:: Associates of Arts Degree General Studies

Skills & Abilities

Knowledge and ability to recognize the need for and to institute emergency measures when indicated, promptly seek the assistance of the RN or MD/DO, and assist in resuscitation procedures in cardiac and/or pulmonary arrest.

Proficient in initiating, performing and completing assigned duties in providing care to variable patient populations.

Ensure compliance with distribution and storage of controlled substances as set forth in the Code of Federal Regulations. Under supervision of RN assisting in patient care with assessments and documentation to ensure quality of care.

Ability to observe, identify and respond to the patient’s needs for care, including medication, equipment assisted care and patient family education. In organizing and delivering care, recognizes and considers emotional, cultural, spiritual, socio-economic, and age related factors.

Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient’s condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD.

COMMUNICATION

Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.

Experience

LPN DELTA T GROUP 11/28/2016 - PRESENT

Uses effective time management to be punctual with arrival to shift, meetings, appointments, task completion, goal attainment, and assigned projects. Excellent customer service, excellent documentation, and care coordination.

LPN FAMILY HEALTH CENTERS OF BALTIMORE – AUGUST, 2016-OCTOBER, 2016

Knowledge and understanding of human behavior, patient motivations and reactions to situations, and ability to appropriately utilize this knowledge in working effectively with patients, family members, and other staff.

Triage patients in to see the Nurse Practitioner and administer flu shots and/or EKG’s to maintain ultimate health.

LPN – COMPASSIONATE NURSES HEALTHCARE, LLC – AUGUST, 2011 – PRESENT

Pediatric Healthcare Agency – Provided direct patient care to pediatric patient’s in their homes. The children have sensitive needs via G tube or tracheostomy, and/or ventilation care. Requires 24 hour care in accordance with the State of Maryland COMAR regulations. Required excellent communication between parents and nurses.

Administer medications via G tube and monitor patients when asleep.

LPN SPRING GROVE HOSPTIAL CENTER JULY, 2006-NOVEMBER 1, 2014

Knowledge and ability to recognize urgent patient care situations and solutions to seek assistance of the RN and/or MD.

Prepares and administers prescribed medications (oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous) and performs treatments according to established policies/procedures. Observes for physical and/or emotional changes in patient’s condition from prescribed medications/treatments, promptly and accurately documenting noted changes, and reporting any deviations from normal to RN or MD.

Transportation Coordinator (June, 2010-February, 2013 schedule appointments for residents at the hospital and/or sent residents to the ER due to change in condition per physician’s order.

Supervised office clerk, two patient client drivers and 2 escort staff. Provided transportation services for staff and client’s who resided at Spring Grove Hospital Center.

References available upon request.

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