Temika M Pollard *** N. Hamlin Blvd
Chicago Il, *0624-1835
*************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
Pilsen Wellness Center, Chicago IL -LPN
May 2021- PRESENT
Responsible for dispensing of Methadone medication. Assess patients daily .Monitors medication inventory and reports to Doctor. Reconciles inventory of methadone, at conclusion of dosing. Prints daily reports. Signs and processes physician orders. Collects UDS as needed. Monitors vital signs for dose changes.
GarfieldPark Behavioral Hospital, Chicago IL -LPN
August 2019-May 2021
Provides direct patient care on a designated unit under the supervision of a registered nurse.
Assigned nursing care activities on a shift basis and is responsible for promoting and enhancing nursing practice on the unit, including the provision of a safe and therapeutic milieu, crisis intervention, and activities of daily living. Scheduled and stat medication administered. Plymouth Place Senior Living, Lagrange Park, IL — LPN June 2018 - June 2020
Provided routine care, observes patient’s health, assists doctors and registered nurses,communicates instructions to patients regarding medication home-based care and preventative lifestyle changes. Mayfield Care Center, Chicago,IL — LPN
August 2015- June 2018
Working directly under the supervision of doctors, RN’s performed duties such as taking vitals signs, collecting samples, administering medication ensuring patient comfort, and reporting the status of their patients to doctors in a timely manner.
Nova Care Services — Home care Pediatric nurse
July 2015 -December 2016
Administered medications to patient, assist with activities of daily living, SKILLS
5 years experience working in
a long term, assisted living
care setting. Great
communication skills, great
decision making skills.
Detailed oriented. Multi
tasker.
measure vitals, monitor changes in behavior, collaborate with patient family, physician and additional support staff to provide individualized care
EDUCATION
ATS Institute of Technology Chicago, IL
Practical Nursing degree
September 2014- June 2015
Harold Washington College Chicago, IL
Early Childhood degree
August 1996 - May 1998