YVONNE C. HOWARD
*** **** **** ****, ********* Hts., Ohio 44112
Cell: 216-***-****
ad3siw@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Background
Licensed Practical Nurse with 30 years experience in Long Term Care and Skilled Nursing Facilities
Skill Highlights
Supervise STNA’S
Administer Medication
Perform Treatments
PICC Lines
Glucose Testing
Tube feeds
Skilled Documentation
Excellent Attendance
Changeover/Audit Charts
Patient Advocate
Communicate with MD & Family
Admissions/Discharges
Wound Care Management
Wound Vacs
Ostomy Care
Pain Management
Respiratory care
Fully Vaccinated
Accomplishments
Documentation
· Accurate and timely skilled documentation and nurses notes. Efficient on PCC computer systems. Verify and transcribe admission orders. Discharge Planning.
Patient Care
· Deliver compassionate care that exceeds health care requirements
· Successfully provides quality care to residents
Works with interdisciplinary teams to ensure highest level of functioning
Assessment
· Thorough head to toe
· Initiate protocol for safety based on patient assessment
· Follow up with appropriate care based on Plan of care
Professional Experience
LPN
March 2023 to November 2023
Richmond Heights Place LTC/SNF Richmond Heights
Second shift on Skilled unit
LPN
March 2019 to January 2021
University Manor LTC /SNF
Cleveland, Ohio
Night Shift on Skilled unit. Maintain Covid-19 precautions.
LPN
January 2018 to December 2018
Manorcare Mayfield Heights
Mayfield Heights, Ohio
12 hour shifts 7p-7a on skilled unit
LPN
February 2014 to November 2017
Canal Pointe SNF
Akron, Ohio
12 hour shifts on skilled unit with Vents working with RT.
LPN
January 2013 to August 2013
Pine Valley Care Center Richfield, Ohio
12 hour shifts on 24 bed behavior unit.Maintained resident safety through implementation of safety devices and protocols.
LPN
March 2009 to November 2011
Solon Pointe of Emerald Ridge
26 bed Dementia unit 11pm-7am - Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of resident needs and staffing.
LPN
July 2007 to March 2009
Grande Pointe Richmond Hts.,
Charge nurse 11p-7a
LPN
July 2005 to July 2007
University Manor Cleveland,
48 bed Dementia unit 11pm-7am
LPN
January 1996 to January 2004
Maxim Healthcare Services Beachwood, Ohio
Worked as an agency charge nurse in LTC/SNF
Education and Training
Central School of Practical Nursing 1993
Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Practical Nurse
Merit Roll student
12 Lead EKG
Certifications
BLS certified through American Heart Association
IV Therapy certified
LPN