Practical Nurse Licensed
Resume:
Scott Gibson
Licensed Practical Nurse
Peachtree City, GA 30269
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To obtain a position that allows me to use my skills to advance my career as a Licensed Practical Nurse.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
LPN Crisis Nurse
Pathways - Newnan, GA
August 2022 to Present
In a short term environment, care for patients with mental health, substance abuse, and co-occurring disorders experiencing sudden onsets of crisis. Complete an initial assessment of a patient experiencing a crisis and try to stabilize their situation. Interpreting medical data and administer appropriate treatments and care. Work with patients through their detox process per the physician's orders. Administer prescribed medications, as prescribed by the medication team. Educate the client about his/her condition and perform accurate clinical reporting of patient condition, status and proper clinical actions. Perform nursing assignments during intake and perform necessary discharge procedures as well as routine reports needed for insurance patients claims. Monitor and record through electronic health systems all aspects of patient care.
LPN Detox Nurse
Atlanta Detox Center - Riverdale, GA
October 2021 to May 2022
Guide patients through their detox process per the physician's orders. Administer prescribed medications, as prescribed by the medication team. Educate the client about his/her condition and perform accurate clinical reporting of patient condition, status and proper clinical actions. Perform nursing assignments during intake and perform necessary discharge procedures as well as routine reports needed for insurance patients claims. Monitor and record through electronic health systems all aspects of patient care. Teach biweekly classes on medication used during detox and potential side effects. LPN TCC/Covid-19 Nurse
Condor Healthcare - Fayetteville, GA
January 2021 to August 2021
Make daily rounds of residents, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, in a Total Care/Covid 19 unit of a rehabilitation/long term care facility. Assess, monitor, and treat specific resident care conditions pursuant to physician orders upon immediate release from hospital. Test residents for Covid 19 virus weekly. Assess resident’s current status, update care plans, document 24-hour reports, notify physician and family of changes in resident’s condition, administer medication including narcotics, taking vital signs, preparing and administering injections and enemas, applying dressings and bandages, watching catheters, treating bedsores, providing alcohol massages or rubs, collecting samples for testing, provide patient hygiene, feeding patients, monitoring food and liquid input/output LPN Home Health Nurse
SAVANNAH RIVER NURSING - Martinez, GA
May 2017 to June 2020
In a home health setting, provide one on one care for a mentally challenged adult. Administration of medications, performance of all activities of daily living, attending physician appointments, updating Mars, performing daily physicals, addressing changes to mental and physical status and informing physician, charge nurses and appropriate family members and hourly progress reports. LPN Correctional Healthcare
CorrectHealth - Appling, GA
October 2016 to March 2017
Participated in the clinical aspects of the patient care with all members of the healthcare team and law enforcement. Performed duties under the supervision of the RN, HSA, Mid Level Provider, Physician, and the administrative supervision of the HSC. Provided quality care as well as responded to the needs within the correctional environment. Duties included but were not limited to medication administration, wound care, sick call, inmate intake, emergency care and all documentation regarding changes to inmate care. LPN Home Health Nurse
Trinity Home Health - Augusta, GA
July 2016 to September 2016
Provided and contributed to assessment of client health status, observe, report and record client data, recognize and report changes in clients conditions, assist in identification of health care problems and in formulating list of client needs and contribute to setting realistic short and long term goals for assigned clients in various homes throughout assigned area. Occupational Health Nurse
Doctors Hospital of Augusta at John Deere - Augusta, GA March 2016 to July 2016
Responsible for the development and administration of efficient and professional operations of occupational health services in accordance with company policies, practices, procedures, and applicable regulations to achieve the desired goals and objectives. Assists with all aspects of onsite health services, processes, customer service, and quality improvement. Manage the administrative and operational activities of occupational health services. Assure compliance with regulatory requirements related to clinical operations. Responsible for securing and developing all records, equipment, and programs related to occupational health services. Collaborate with outside resources for program development, such as healthcare providers, third-party administrators, medical director, and regulatory agencies, Licensed Practical Nurse
US Department of Veterens Affairs - Augusta, GA
June 2015 to May 2016
Make daily rounds of residents, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, in a medical surgical unit, of a rehabilitation hospital, working with brain and spinal cord injuries. Assess, monitor, and treat specific resident care conditions pursuant to physician orders. Assess resident’s current status, update care plans, document 24-hour reports, notify physician and family of changes in resident’s condition, administer medication including narcotics, taking vital signs, preparing and administering injections and enemas, applying dressings and bandages, watching catheters, treating bedsores, providing alcohol massages or rubs, collecting samples for testing, provide patient hygiene, feeding patients, monitoring food and liquid input/output, patient/staff teaching and assess staff performance. Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Case Management - Augusta, GA
November 2010 to May 2015
In a home health environment provide one on one care for adult cancer, rehabilitation and mentally challenged clients. All feeding, bathing, teaching, administering of medications (narcotics and injections included), cooking, shopping and completing all activities of daily living are performed. Assess resident's current status, update care plans, document 24-hour reports and notify physician and family of changes in resident's condition.
Licensed Practical Nurse II (Contractor)
Global Diagnostic Services, Inc - Augusta, GA
March 2009 to November 2010
In a community home environment, provide care for total dependent autistic and mentally challenged residents. All activities of daily including feeding, Bathing, teaching and administering of medications for residents. Take residents out of home for various social events. Assess resident's current status, update care plans, document 24-hour reports and notify physician and family of changes in resident's condition. Licensed Practical Nurse II (Contractor)
Medical Staffing Network-Walton Rehabilitation Center - Augusta, GA January 2009 to July 2009
Make daily rounds of residents, under supervision of a Registered Nurse, in a medical surgical unit, of a rehabilitation hospital, working with brain and spinal cord injuries. Assess, monitor, and treat specific resident care conditions pursuant to physician orders. Assess resident's current status, update care plans, document 24-hour reports, notify physician and family of changes in resident's condition, administer medication including narcotics, taking vital signs, preparing and administering injections and enemas, applying dressings and bandages, watching catheters, treating bedsores, providing alcohol massages or rubs, collecting samples for testing, provide patient hygiene, feeding patients, assessing food and liquid input/output, patient/staff teaching and assess staff performance. Travel Licensed Practical Nurse (Contractor)
360 Staffing - Scottsbluff, NE
August 2008 to November 2008
Assess, monitor, and treat specific resident care conditions pursuant to physician orders. Assess resident's current status, update care plans, document 24-hour reports, notify physician and family of changes in resident's condition, administer medication including narcotics, taking vital signs, preparing and administering injections and enemas, applying dressings and bandages, watching catheters, treating bedsores, providing alcohol massages or rubs, collecting samples for testing, provide patient hygiene, feeding patients, monitoring food and liquid input/output. Specialty: Alzheimer's, Dementia and behavior-impaired residents. Education
Diploma in Nursing
DeKalb Technical College - Covington, GA
January 2005 to September 2007
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: March 2025
State: GA
Skills
• LPN (10+ years)
• Home Health (8 years)
• Medication Administration
• Staff Nurse
• LVN
• CNA
• EMR Systems
• Critical Care Experience
• Tube Feeding
• Occupational Health Experience
• Program Development
• Dementia Care
• Home Care
• Nursing
• Customer Service
• Travel Nursing
• Alzheimer's Care
• Experience Administering Injections
• Case Management
• Supervising Experience
• Microsoft Office
• Documentation review
• Computer literacy
• Patient Care
• Vital signs
• Home health
• Geriatrics
• EMR systems
• Medical terminology
• Medication administration
• Organizational skills
• Communication skills
• Nursing
• Vital signs
• Customer service
• Supervising experience
• Documentation review
• Hospital experience
Certifications and Licenses
IV Certified
Present
LPN
November 2007 to March 2025
AED Certification
CPR Certification
BLS Certification
Compact State Nurse License
March 2018 to March 2025
RN License
Assessments
Work motivation — Completed
August 2020
Level of motivation and discipline applied toward work Full results: Completed
Clinical judgment — Proficient
October 2021
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention Full results: Proficient
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