LTC LPN
Resume:
Faith Shorthouse
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REHABILITATION NURSE
Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) skilled in treating and assisting patients. Experience in Hospice, Dementia/TBI and developmentally disabled adult care. Able to manage deadlines, work under pressure and prioritize tasks. Strong clinical, communication, teamwork, critical thinking, interpersonal, leadership and conflict resolution skills.
Quality Assurance
Professional Bedside Manner
Family & Patient Advocacy
Patient Evaluation/Intervention
Hospice Philosophy
HIPPA, OSHA & CLIA
Test & Record Vitals
Neurology Awareness
Palliative Care Awareness
Tracheotomy Care
Insulin Medication Assistance
Patient Care, Home Aid & CPR
Maintain Medical Records
Infection Control Procedures
Diabetes & Nutrition Educator
Feeding Assistance & Patient Transfer
Catheter Insertion & Removal
Spirometer Reading
Precise Documentation & Charting
Drawing Blood & Venipuncture
Specimen Collection
Professional Experience
Medical Solutions Staffing 10/2020 - Current Elderwood at Amherst Staff LPN Travel Nurse
Responsible for total nursing care of 24 LTC residents including:
Medication Administrations
IM/SQ Injections
Blood glucose monitoring and insulin therapy
Wound Treatment
Notifying MD of change of condition
Ordering meds
Medicare documentation
Medical Solutions Staffing 10/19/2020 - Current
Elderwood LTC Amherst, NY 14226
LPN Charge Nurse responsible for total patient care of SNF/LTC and Covid- 19 patients including monitoring for acute changes conditions, administering medications including IM/SQ medications, providing wound care, blood sugar monitoring and insulin therapy, foley catheter insertion and care, colostomy care, communicating concerns with the medical team
Fusion Medical Staffing 07/2020-10/10/2020
Maple Lane Nursing Home Barton VT LTC
Charge Nurse Traveler
Responsible for total nursing care of 24 LTC residents including:
Medication Administrations
IM/SQ Injections
Blood glucose monitoring and insulin therapy
Wound Treatment
Notifying MD of change of condition
Ordering meds
Medicare document on
AHS Staffing Frisco, TX
Denton State Supported Living Center Denton, TX LTC 06/2019 - Current LPN Charge Nurse Traveler
Responsible for total nursing care of 40 Medically frail developmentally disabled adults
Monitor acute changes in condition and report to Nursing Supervisor
Administer G-tube feedings/ medications
Provide total tracheostomy care
Ostomy/ Wound care
Caring Hearts Home Health Care 12/2017-08/2018 Private Home Health LVN 04/2019- 07/2019
Provided 1:1 nursing care for patient in home
Urostomy/colostomy care
Wound care
Blood glucose monitoring and insulin therapy
Nutrition management
Vital signs monitoring
Transporting to work and doctor appointments
RTG Medical Fremont, NE
Madonna Rehabilitation 9/2018 - 12/2018
LPN Charge Nurse Traveler
Responsible for total nursing care of 30 LTC patients
Supervise auxiliary staff
Tracheostomy care and cleaning
Foley insertion and care
G-Tube/ Mickey button care including medication administration
Glucose monitoring and insulin therapy
IM/SQ injections including vaccinations
Oxygen therapy
Wound treatments
Medicare and MDS documentation
Taking and transcribing doctors orders
Presbyterian Village North, Dallas, TX.
LVN Charge Nurse. 02/ 2017 –09/ 2018
Responsible for the total nursing care for 14 acute patients
Communicate patient/family concerns to appropriate staff
Take and transcribe doctors orders
Monitor acute conditions and report changes to MD
Medication administration including blood sugar monitoring and insulin therapy,
Wound treatments
Viva Pediatrics of Dallas, Dallas, TX 0 8/2016 – 02/2017
Private Duty Home Health Nurse
Delivered in-home pediatric care (i.e. G buttons, oxygen therapy, trach care, medication administration, VS monitoring, caregiver education, wound care).
The Hillcrest of North Dallas LTC and Skilled Nursing Facility, Dallas, TX 11/ 2015 – 08/2016
LVN
Performed total nursing care for 15 subacute and 10 LTC patients (i.e. IV therapy, incontinent care, patient/family education, ordered medications, Medicare documentation, insulin therapy, oxygen therapy).
Terrace View Rehabilitation and Long Term Care, Buffalo, NY 02/ 2013 – 092015
Licensed Practical Nurse
Instructed patients and families on proper discharge care, medication risks and special diets.
Advocated for patients; appeared in court on behalf of employer/patient in question.
Assisted patients with Parkinson’s, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer’s and Paget’s disease.
Monitored respiratory activity, blood pressure, blood glucose levels, fluid intake/output levels and measured urine/delivered specimens to the lab.
Erie County Home, Alden, NY 02/ 2011 –02/ 2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delivered high-quality treatment, ran tests, monitored patients/treatment reactions and documented progress.
Hospice of Buffalo, Cheektowaga, NY 07/ 2009 – 10/2010
Home Health Aide
Interviewed patients and documented information.
Assisted patients with daily functions (i.e. bathing, dressing feeding, lifting, transferring).
Aspire of WNY, Getzville, NY 01/2006 – 04/2009
Resident Care Assistant
Managed pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments.
Worked with disabled children and adults, and provided transportation to and from doctor appointments.
Education & Credentials
Practical Nursing Certification & License, Erie 1 Boces, Cheektowaga, NY, 2010
Texas LVN License 329105 Issued 11/04/2015 - Expires 12/31/2020
NY LPN License 301530 Issued 06/24/2010 - Expires 11/30/2021
Vermont LVN License 07/13/2020 - 01/31/2022
AHA BLS 05/27/2020 - 05/27/2022
PROFESSIONAL REFERENCES
Naomi Mwangi RN / Supervisor
Denton State Supported Living Center 2019-2020
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Courtney Aaron LVN/Owner
Caring Hearts Home Health 2017 – 2019
Presbyterian Village North 2017-2018
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