Carey A. Yerger
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Bradenton, Florida 34209
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Compassionate LPN with experience in adult long term care. Detail-oriented with great communication skills. Dedicated to the safety and well-being of the Residents.
SKILLS
Able to manage emotions
Able to think critically
Attention to detail
Caring and empathetic
Great ability to multi-task
Great interpersonal and communication skills
Great judgement and decision-making
skills
EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse
Freedom Village - Bradenton, FL / January 3, 2020 - Current
* Administer Care to residents in Assisted Living & Memory Care facility.
* Help with ADL's when needed (showers, dressing, toileting, etc.)
* Administer medications using EMAR through a Point Click Care System
* Check blood pressure's, pulse, blood sugar's and administer Insulin.
* Administer first aid as needed and nebulizer treatments.
* Handle New Admissions, order prescriptions, fax and call doctor's offices and pharmacies.
* Schedule appointments and transportation for residents.
* Supervise Aide staff working on my floor and make sure proper care is being given.
* Complete all charting and paperwork by end of shift.
* Give report to oncoming staff before leaving my shift.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The B-12 Store - Sarasota, FL / October 1, 2019 - December 27, 2019
* Administers Vitamin and Weight-Loss Injections.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nottingham Village - Northumberland, PA December 2013 - March 2016
* Administered care to the elderly patients in a long term care facility. Duties included bathing, feeding, grooming, dressing and elimination.
* Operated lift mechanisms to assist patients with showering and dressing.
* Responded promptly to all call bells/lights in a long term facility consisting of 50-60 beds.
* Utilized proper lift techniques to transfer patients from bed to chair.
* Completed all required charting of each resident and tasks performed.
Dietary Aid
Nottingham Village - Northumberland, PA February 2013 - December 2013
* Helped keep kitchen cleaned and fully stocked.
* Set-up meal trays for residents and employee's.
* Delivered meal trays to the appropriate living areas and dining rooms.
* Worked in dish room to wash and put dishes away at end of shift.
Hostess, Waitress, Dishwasher
El Rancho Restaurant & Lounge - Northumberland, PA March 2011 - September 2012
* Calculated check amounts and split checks when parties requested separate checks.
* Delivered outstanding customer service by serving food and drinks to guests.
* Completed all side work after completion of dining service.
* Assisted hosts and hostesses with seating of guests during rush times.
* Demonstrated responsible alcohol serving practices by checking guest identification and ensuring that guests were not over served.
* Effectively maintained a clean working environment during shift.
* Ensured all meals served to patrons met quality standards.
* Helped resolve guest problems by remaining positive, friendly and respectful.
* Practiced safe food handling procedures by washing hands regularly and used gloves when preparing salads or desserts.
* Recommended entree or drink choices to guests by listening to their preferences and concerns.
* Used the point of sale, or POS, system to place orders and print checks.
Waitress, Dishwasher
Sorella's Pizza - Northumberland, PA September 2010 - March 2011
* Assisted hosts and hostesses with seating of guests during rush times.
* Calculated check amounts and split checks when parties requested separate checks.
* Completed all side work after completion of dining service.
* Delivered outstanding customer service by serving food and drinks to guests.
* Demonstrated responsible alcohol serving practices by checking guests identification and ensuring that guests were not over served.
* Effectively maintained a clean working environment during shift.
* Ensured all meals served to patrons met quality standards.
* Helped resolve guest problems by remaining positive, friendly and respectful.
* Practiced safe food handling procedures by washing hands regularly and used gloves when preparing salads and desserts.
* Recommended entree or drink choices to guests by listening to their preferences and concerns.
* Used the point of sale, or POS, system to place orders and print checks.
EDUCATION
Practical Nurse License
Central Susquehanna LPN Career Center Lewisburg, PA December 2015
Susquehanna University Selinsgrove, PA
Completed one semester for Psychology Major.
Indianna University of Pennsylvania Indianna, PA
Completed Freshman year '91 - '92 with Psychology as my Major.