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LPN

Location:
Sweet Springs, MO, 65351
Posted:
April 06, 2017

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Sweet Springs, MO 65351 • Home: 660-***-**** • Cell: 660-***-**** • *************@*****.*** LPN with 7 years experience in clinical settings providing nursing care to diverse populations. Strong ability to communicate clearly and effectively to clients. Highly driven with a Patient-Centered focus. Venipuncture/blood draw expert

Patient/family focused

Thorough physical assessments

Patient and family advocacy

Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge

Adaptable

Patient-focused care

Trustworthy companion

BAC screen/drug screen collecting

Professional bedside manner

Patient evaluation/intervention

Strong clinical judgment

LPN/ Charge Nurse, 01/2017 to Current

John Knox Village/Meyer Care Center – Higginsville, MO Assist patients with daily functions.

Monitor fluid intake and output levels.

Provide all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease.

Perform lab tests and communicated results.

Closely monitor acute conditions.

Ensure HIPAA compliance.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Ensure efficacy of treatments through monitoring of treatment regimens. Delegate staff nurse duties.

Outpatient Nurse, 02/2014 to 03/2016

Pathways Behavioral Health – Warrensburg, MO

Collected blood, tissue and other laboratory specimens and prepared them for lab testing. Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies. Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests. Consulted with and trained highly skilled mental health and medical staff. Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.

Offered and documented treatment consent forms in patient health records. Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Charge Nurse, LPN, 01/2010 to 10/2013

John Knox Village – Lee Summit, MO

Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse. Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients. Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.

Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns. Changed sterile dressings.

Education

Certifications

Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies. Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination. Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles. Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.

Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.

Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing. Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses. Practical Nursing: 2009

Concorde Career College - Kansas City, MO

Medical Assisting: 2007

Concorde Career College - Kansas City, MO

IV certified



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