Licensed Practical Nurse

TERRY RIVERS

518-***-**** - ************@*****.*** – 99 College Ave, Malone, NY, 12953

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Committed professional with 12 years of experience in clinical, home health and acute care environments. Team collaborator willing to adapt to new procedural and technical requirements with enthusiastic support. Well-qualified medical professional capable of triaging patients, taking down information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Expertise in vital signs monitoring and medication administration Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgement and a compassionate nature.

SKILLS

-Infection Control and aseptic procedures - EMR/HER

-Direct patient care - Specimen collection and analysis

-Pulse Oximetry tracking - Documenting intake

-Patient privacy - Breathing treatments

-Regulatory compliance - Medical records management

-Caregiving skills - Data entry

-Inpatient care - Charting and clinical documentation

WORK HISTORY

Nov. 2019 – Present Licensed Practical Nurse/ Farrar Home

Malone, NY

Pour and dispense medications

Obtain vital signs when needed

Assist with educating

Oversee NA/CNA

Provide assistance with ADL’s

Sep. 2014 – Apr. 2019 Licensed Practical Nurse/Citizens Advocates

Malone, NY

Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Monitored and tracked patient vitals to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, including Registered Nurse, Nursing Supervisor and Program Managers to address patients’ needs through effective intervention and care planning.

Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Nov. 2012 – Jul 2014 Licensed Practical Nurse/Alice Hyde Primary Care

Malone, NY

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process.

Jun 2007-Nov 2012 Licensed Practical Nurse/Alice Hyde Medical Center

Malone, NY

Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

Monitored, tracked and conveyed important information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.

Performed 1-2-hour evaluation of each patient’s status, needs and preferences.

Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

Monitored and tracked patient vitals in EMR to keep team informed of changing conditions.

Input medical histories and vital statistics as part of the intake process.

Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IV’s and performed catheterizations.

EDUCATION

1985 GED

Malone, NY Franklin Academy High School

1998 Associate of Science in Human Services

Saranac Lake, NY North Country Community College

2007 Licensed Practical Nurse

Saranac Lake, NY North Country Community College

CERTIFICATIONS

CPR

BLS

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