Registered Nurse Patient Care
Resume:
Sheila Cook
Jacksonville, FL *****
******@*******.***
To obtain a challenging LPN/RN position where I can use and enhance my knowledge and skills to provide quality patient care.
Work Experience
Traveling Nurse
Supplemental Healthcare Staffing Agency - Columbia, SC January 2021 to April 2021
Assisted in planning an individual treatment program by using available resources in planning care, and consults with RNs and other staff as appropriate while applying knowledge and resources in planning care and patient teaching. Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of each shift with another staff member and sign count logs, implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with proper safety techniques, procedures and standard precautions and response to a code or health emergency within standard guidelines. Traveling Nurse
Coffee Correctional Facility - Nichols, FL
November 2018 to August 2019
Georgia.
We provides nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse to patients housed at correctional facilities, work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used in providing nursing services to patients which are usually gained through education and on the job training. May evaluate and treats patients injuries and illnesses and facilitates recovery, collect medial data and specimens, including blood and urine for medical testing, prepares correspondence and technical reports, established and maintains with dressing, treatments, examinations and other procedures. Traveling Nurse
Northwestern Regional Adult Detention Center - Winchester, VA July 2018 to November 2018
We provides nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse to patients housed at correctional facilities, work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used in providing nursing services to patients which are usually gained through education and on the job training. May evaluates and treats patients injuries and illnesses and facilitates recovery, collect medical data and specimens, including blood and urine for medical testing prepares correspondence and technical reports, establishes and maintains records, files, reporting systems. We also assists physicians with dressing, treatment, examinations and other procedures.
Traveling Nurse
Sussex 11 Department - Waverly, VA
May 2018 to July 2018
VA-Sussex 11 Department of Corrections (LPN)
We provided nursing care in correctional settings for Juveniles and adults population. This clinical settings in corrections includes outpatient and urgent care clinics, acute care, skilled nursing, long term care, intake evaluations, health screening, education, sick call, case management, mental health, substance abuse, dialysis, health promotion, emergent care and care of special need patients. The Department of Corrections enhances public safety by providing effective programs, re-entry services and supervision of sentenced offenders in a humane, cost-efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.
Traveling Nurse
Department of Corrections - Tabor City, NC
January 2018 to April 2018
Department of Corrections (LPN)
We provided nursing care in correctional settings for Juveniles and adults population. This clinical settings in corrections includes outpatient and urgent care clinics, acute care, skilled nursing, long term care, intake evaluations, health screening, education, sick call, case management, mental health, substance abuse, dialysis, health promotion, emergent care and care of special needs patients. The Department of corrections enhances public safety by providing effective programs, re-entry services, and supervision of sentenced offenders in a humane, cost efficient manner, consistent with sound correctional principles and constitutional standards.
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Jacksonville Sheriff Department
January 2017 to January 2018
We provides nursing services under the direction of a Registered Nurse to patients housed at correctional facilities, Work requires knowledge of the techniques, methods and procedures used in providing nursing services to patients which are usually gained through education and on the job training. May assign, coordinate, monitor and review the work of others. We evaluates and treats patient's injuries and illnesses and facilitates recovery, collects medical data and specimens, including blood and urine, for medical testing, prepares correspondence and technical reports, establishes and maintains records, files, and reporting systems, assists in the development of patient care plans with professional superiors, initiates action in emergency patient care situations and assists physicians with dressing, treatment, examination, and other procedures.
(LPN)/CCS
Department Region Juvenile Detention Center
September 2016 to January 2017
Implements medical plan through administering medications in accordance with health care Practitioner's orders and protocols-Administers medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy and all other approved routes of administration. Uses pharmacy knowledge and available resources to include drug. Implements medical plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with Health Care Practitioner's orders and protocols-Obtains body fluid specimens an perform EKG's using proper techniques and procedures and communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process. Correction (LPN)
Centurion Department of Correction
March 2015 to May 2016
We provide nursing care in correctional settings for Juvenile and adult population. This clinical settings in corrections include outpatient and urgent care clinics, acute care, skilled nursing, long term care, intake evaluations, health screening, education, sick call, case management, mental health, substance abuse, dialysis, health promotion, emergent care and care of special needs patients. Our institution includes having correction officers there for safety. We believe behaviors for success include being polite and addressing inmates in a manner as you would wish to be treated. We give respect to all inmates regarding of race, color or creed.
LPN
Res Care Home Health
August 2014 to July 2015
Worked with Geriatric patients
To provide skilled services under the direct supervision of a RN according to Plan of Care. Conducted head-to-toe assessments. Prepares clinical and progress notes and informs the physician of changes in patient's condition or needs. Skills includes: Foley catheter changes and insertions, Wound care, Picc dressing changes, Administering IV meds, Venipunctures, Checking blood sugars and Checking of Coumadin levels and Medication teaching.
LPN
St. Vincent's Home Health Care
May 2012 to March 2014
Worked with Geriatric patients
To provide skilled services under the direct supervision of a RN according to Plan of Care. Conducted head-to-toe assessments. Prepares clinical and progress notes and informs the physician of changes in patient's condition or needs. Skills includes: Foley catheter changes and insertions, Wound care, Picc dressing change, Administering IV meds, Venipunctures, Checking blood sugars, Checking of Coumadin levels and Medication teaching.
Education
Associate in Nursing
Saint Johns River State College - Palatka, FL
June 2006 to May 2008
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: July 2021
State: FL
Skills
• EMR Systems (4 years)
• Nursing
• Clinical laboratory experience (10+ years)
• Tube Feeding (5 years)
• Medication Administration (10+ years)
• Travel nursing (4 years)
• Nursing
• Vital Signs
• Documentation review
• Nursing
• Critical Care Experience
• Nurse Management
• Cerner
• Epic
• Phlebotomy (10+ years)
• Employee Orientation
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
LPN
May 2008 to July 2021
RN
CPR Certification
Compact State Nurse License
Assessments
Clinical judgment — Highly Proficient
April 2020
Assessing a patient's condition and implementing the appropriate medical intervention. Full results: Highly Proficient
Patient-focused care — Highly Proficient
November 2020
Addressing concerns and using sensitivity when responding to needs and feelings of patients Full results: Highly Proficient
Electronic health records: Best practices — Familiar March 2020
Knowledge of EHR data, associated privacy regulations, and best practices for EHR use Full results: Familiar
Supervisory skills: Motivating & assessing employees — Familiar October 2019
Motivating others through feedback to identify improvements or corrective actions. Full results: Familiar
Work style: Reliability — Expert
April 2020
Tendency to be dependable and come to work
Full results: Expert
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