Professional Summary
Skills
Work History
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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