Patient Care Practical Nurse
Resume:
Melissa Cancel **** Roosevelt Drive #*
Anchorage, AK 99517
*********@******.***
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
Versatile and adaptable professional with 25+ years clinical nursing experience across a variety of functions in fast-paced medical settings. Proven history of effectively implementing nursing procedures and training to promote safe,patient-care. Serves as a leader and role-model in advancing clinical practices to achieve optimal patient outcomes. Excellent communicator who calms patients and collaborates well with personnel at all levels to ensure thorough understanding of necessary treatment plans, procedures, and patient status. EXPERIENCE
US AIR FORCE JBER HOSPITAL — LPN
March 2022 - Present
Responsible for the care of patients with chronic pain, assessing patient’s pain, and working closely with doctors and nurses to create a treatment plan. Administration of medications through various routes and providing pain relief through other therapeutic methods. PRP injections, IV sedation and psychotropic meds for procedures.
AM Trace LLC, Virginia — Case Manager
July 2021 - March 2022
Direct supervision of a unit of people that collectively performs all functions of the COVID-19 Community Team response and collaboration with the DOH.
Visit Healthcare, Alaska — Vaccinator/Tester
September 2020- January 2021
providing the safe administration of COVID-19 vaccine and testing in community based clinics, assisting with clinic set up and PHI. Prestige Care, Alaska —LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) August 2020 - October 2020
Responsible for managing patient care depending on each patient's unique needs and medication administration.
East Orlando Health, Orlando FL — Nursing Supervisor May 2016 - October 2018
Recruiting staff, budgeting, implementing customer service standards, ensuring a high level of patient care, maintaining a safe and clean work environment and managing inventories.
SKILLS
Clinical Expertise Critical &
Emergent Care Ambulatory
& Surgical Care Leadership
Cross-Functional
Communication Patient &
Family Relations Patient
Education OSHA & HIPAA
Compliance Confidentiality
Electronic Medical Records
(EMR) Microsoft
Office Medical Team
Collaboration Staff Training
& Development Performance
Assessments
AWARDS
MICROBIOLOGY SCIENCE
FAIR 1st place US ARMY
BRONZE MEDAL
LANGUAGES
Spanish Fluent
Grand Palms ALF, Orlando FL — Director of healthcare services April 2015 - October 2016
Creating and implementing strategies that facilitate business growth, improve patient care and promote more efficient corporate practices. Ensuring that the entire facility adheres to all state and federal healthcare protocols.
Lake Highlands Health and Rehabilitation, Clermont FL— Unit Manager June 1996 - September 2016
Responsible for overseeing day-to-day patient care, supervising, directing, and developing nurse staff, and reporting to the DON to ensure quality patient care within a long-term care center and skilled nursing facility.
EDUCATION
University of PR, Mayaguez PR — AD
August 1993 - May 1996
Nursing
Catholic University, Mayaguez PR— BS
August 1989 - May 1993
Biology
Project Name — Educational Courses for Med Techs
Providing education for medication techs and Certified nursing assistant CPR classes
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