Wound Care Patient

ERICA RUSHING

Hodge, LA *****

318-***-**** - ad5xzc@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. SKILLS

Conditions Reporting

Wound Dressing

Intravenous Medications

Needs Assessment

Examination and Test Preparation

Procedure Explanation

Recording Vital Signs

Physician Support

Sterile Procedures and Techniques

IV Insertion

Medication Side Effect Knowledge

Intramuscular Injections

Cerebrovascular Accidents

Medical History Documenting

Administering Immunizations

Hygiene Support

Pulse Oximetry Tracking

Sample Collection

Pressure Wound Treatment

Lab Specimens and Collections

Medical Equipment Usage

Patient Charting and Reporting

Height and Weight Measurement

WORK HISTORY

02/2022 to Current LPN

Winn Parish Medical Center – Winnfield, LA

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. 08/2011 to 02/2022 LPN

Jackson Parish Hospital – Jonesboro, LA

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery. Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures. Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

EDUCATION

03/2003 Lpn: Practical Nursing

Huey P Long Technical College - Winnfield, LA

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified: BLS, ACLS, IV THERAPY

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