Shannon Patricia OConnor, LPN ~ PN*******
**** * ******* **** **** Apt 205
Coconut Creek, Fl. 33073
***********@*****.***
Licensed Practical Nurse
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
IV Therapy Certified, Wound Care Certification, Strong medical ethic, Compassionate, Pediatric training, Enthusiastic caregiver, Patient/ Family focused, Perfect attendance recognition, Always on time, Reliable and Dependable
CERTIFICATIONS
IV Therapy, Wound Care Certified, BLS for Healthcare Providers, Infection Control/Bloodborne Pathogens/HIV/AIDS, OSHA, Domestic Violence/Elder Abuse, Prevention of Medical Errors, Alzheimer’s/Dementia, HIPAA and State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse
EDUCATION
Keiser Career College Greenacres, FL Diploma in Practical Nursing July 2011
Dean’s List
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Supra Home HealthCare Pembroke Pines, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse,--April 2015-December 2016
• Perform direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities
of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
• Chart observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performed Catheter and Ostomy site care, Trachea and Wound care.
• Provide case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.
• Provide patient teaching and medication administration.
• Administered medications orally, via G/PEG tube, and injectable.
Vitas Hospice Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse,--November 2014-June 2015
• Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.
• Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patient’s reactions.
• Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.
Jackson Health Systems Miami, FL
Licensed Practical Nurse--November 2013 to November 2014
• Perform direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities
of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining lab specimens.
• Chart observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performed Catheter and Ostomy site care
• Performed Trachea/ ventilator Care
• Start and maintain intravenous lines
• Wound Care including CVP and PICC line dressing change and use of wound vac equipment
• Provide patient teaching and medication administration.
• Supervise associate LPN’s and nurse aides
• Administered medications orally, via PGJ/PEG tube, injectable and intravenous medication.
Accredited Home Care Tamarac, Fl
Licensed Practical Nurse January 2012 to January 2014
• Perform direct nursing tasks including taking vital signs, assisting with activities
of daily living and hygiene needs, and obtaining certain lab specimens.
• Chart observations and activities, reporting pertinent changes in the patient’s condition.
• Performed Catheter and Ostomy site care, Trachea and Wound care.
• Provide case finding and recruitment of at risk persons for comprehensive health services.
• Provide patient teaching and medication administration.
• Administered medications orally, via G/PEG tube, and injectable.
Clinical/Externship
September 2010- July 2011
Kindred Long Term Care Facility Riviera Beach, FL
Palms West Hospital Loxahatchee, FL
Boynton Beach Rehabilitation Center Boynton Beach, FL
SKILLS
Computer literate, typing, filing, general business