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Wound Care A Full-Time

Location:
Birmingham, AL
Salary:
$35
Posted:
October 14, 2024

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Haley Skinner

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Summary Of Qualification

· Extended Care-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse who is patient oriented, has working knowledge of sterile techniques, possesses strong clinical judgment, available night shift, team- player, and hardworking whose has experienced in long-term care skilled facilities including geriatric and mental-health JBS patients, home-healthcare, and also correctional facilities. Professional Experience

Naphcare Correctional Healthcare

Jefferson County Correctional Facility

Bessemer, AL and Birmingham, AL Location

Full-time LPN July 2021- Present

Worked as a Full-Time LPN under the care of an RN administering medications to the inmates, assisting with wound care changes, and helping RN tend to emergencies incidents.

Perform Labs, EKGs, Sick calls, Blood Glucose checks, Urine and Stool specimens, Peak flows, Body Charts/Audits.

Perform Intake and Discharge procedures with new admitted inmates and discharge inmate paperwork, labs, and referrals.

Assist Provider with exams and procedures in clinic settings. Report to Provider with abnormal labs and test results including emergencies situations with inmates.

Wexford Healthcare Birmingham Work Release Prison Birmingham, AL Full-Time LPN March 2020- December 2021

Worked as a Full-Time LPN under the care of an RN administering medications to the inmates, assisting with wound care changes, and helping RN tend to emergencies incidents.

● Perform Labs, EKGs, Sick calls, Blood Glucose checks, Urine and Stool specimens, Peak flows, Body Charts/Audits.

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● Perform Intake and Discharge procedures with new admitted inmates and discharge inmate paperwork, labs, and referrals.

● Assist Provider with exams and procedures in clinic settings.

● Report to Provider with abnormal labs and test results including emergencies situations with inmates.

Advanced Correctional Healthcare Jefferson County Jail Bessemer, AL LPN January 2020-July 2021

● Worked as a prn LPN under the care of an RN administering medications to the inmates, assisting with wound care changes, and helping RN tend to emergencies incidents.

● Perform an assessment with new admits and acquiring medication/health information.

Wexford Healthcare Donaldson Correctional Prison Bessemer, AL LPN July 2019- March 2020

● Currently working as a prn LPN under the care of an RN administering medications to the inmates, assisting with wound care changes, and helping RN tend to emergencies incidents.

● Performed basic data collection, utilized time management, and infection control.

Mount Royal Towers Vestavia, AL -LPN

December 2017- Present

● Currently working in a skilled living facility health care team including mental-health residents, physicians, nursing staff, physical therapy, resident’s families, Pharmacy, and social workers.

● Performed basic data collection, utilized time management, and infection control.

● Medication administration, measured vital signs, administered TB skin test, B12 shots, Allergy shots, blood sugars, insulin, change out oxygen tanks, check INR, charting, wound care, and breathing treatments. Page 3

Comfort Care Home Health Birmingham, AL -LPN

June 2017- January 2018

● Provided bedside care to sick, injured or disabled patient care under the direction of a physician and RN by providing wound care, teaching disease process, changing Foleys, and obtaining labs. Record patient vitals/blood sugars/INR and answer patient questions.

● Notifying physician, family and supervisor if changes occur in resident’s health or mental state, in accordance with facility policies, and taking appropriate actions.

● Making rounds with the physician if requested by the physician in absence of the nurse in charge or if directed to do so by the nurse in charge. UAB Kirklin Neurology/ Neurosurgery Clinic Birmingham, AL -LPN September 2017- June 2017

● Greet and triage patients for physicians. Provide patient mobility assistance, as necessary. Obtain and record vital signs and other appropriate information, such as height, weight, drug allergies, current medications and presenting problems. Screens, communicates and responds to patient needs appropriately.

● Provided personal care and standard nursing procedures in an out-patient clinic setting.

● Ensure patient privacy and comfort during the exam; instruct patients in the collection of samples and other tests. Ensure that the patient or family understands follow-up and referral information.

Mount Royal Towers Vestavia, AL -LPN

November 2016- December 2017

● Current work in an assisted living facility health care team including residents, physicians, nursing staff, physical therapy, resident’s families, Pharmacy, and social workers.

● Performed basic data collection, utilized time management, and infection control.

● Medication administration, measured vital signs, administered TB skin test, B12 shots, Allergy shots, blood sugars, insulin, change out Oxygen tanks, check INR, charting, wound care, and breathing treatments. Page 4

Covenant Place/Woods Gardendale, AL -LPN

May 2016-November 2016

● Current work in an assisted living facility health care team including residents, physicians, nursing staff, physical therapy, resident’s families, Pharmacy, and social workers.

● Performed basic data collection, utilized time management, and infection control.

● Medication administration, measured vital signs, administered TB skin test, B12 shots, Allergy shots, blood sugars, insulin, change out Oxygen tanks, check INR, charting, wound care, and breathing treatments. Cordova Health and Rehab, Cordova, AL - PN School Rotation - May 2015- Dec. 2015

● Worked with an interdisciplinary health care team including patients, physicians, nursing staff, patient families, and social workers.

● Performed basic data collection, utilized time management, and infection control.

● Medication administration, measured vital signs, urinary catheterization, checked blood sugars, administered insulin, performed TB skin testing, administered NG tube medication, and charting.

● Patient/family education, positive attitude, and positive learning attitude. Walker Baptist Medical Center, Jasper, AL -PN School Rotation- Aug. 2014 - Dec. 2015

● Serve on the Mental-Health floor, Med-Surg floor, and Labor & Delivery floor.

● Provided direct patient care, measured vital signs, performed physical assessments, and performed urinary catheterization.

● Perform infection control, sterile technique, and charted documentation.

● Medication administration and perform therapeutic communication. Cracker Barrel Restaurant, Gardendale, AL -Waitress- Oct. 2010- Dec.2015

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● Strong focus on customer service, promotion of specials, and cashiering.

● Take orders and assist with food preparation so food is served hot.

● Worked full time, including holidays and weekends, and welcomed guests.

● Dealt with unhappy guests efficiently with a caring positive attitude. License/Certification

● State of Alabama Board of Nursing- Practical Nursing License

(LPN)

In May 2015

● American Red Cross- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Jan.2015- Present

● National Council for Behavioral Health- Mental Health First Aid Sept.25,2015- Sept.25,2018

Education

● Bevill State Community College Sumiton, AL- Associate Degree of Nursing Mobility Program

● Bevill State Community College Sumiton, AL - Practical Nursing Diploma with Mental-Health Certification

Dec.2015

● Blount County Technical Center Cleveland, AL - Healthcare Science Certificate Aug.2006- May 2009

● Cleveland High School Cleveland, AL- High School Diploma May 2009

● Recently completed clinical rotations at Hill Crest Behavioral Health Services, Princeton Baptist ED, Shelby Baptist Medical Center MICU, Walker Baptist IMC, Labor and Delivery, and Mental-Health, Walker County Correctional Facility, Brookwood Baptist Labor & Delivery and NICU.

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