LPN
Resume:
Loretta Harmon
Troy, VA
Address: ** ******** **. ****, ** 22974
Phone: 434-***-**** or 434-***-****
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Work Experience
Charge Nurse LPN
CEDARS HEALTH CARE CENTER - Charlottesville, VA
October 2017 to Present
Provide treatment and services to patients by utilizing direction from the Registered Nurse, the Doctor, or Cedars Healthcare protocols.
* Counsel patients regarding treatment, side effects of treatment, preventative measures, and make appropriate referrals.
* Act as patient advocate; advise patients on available services and appropriate medical follow-up.
* Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and note time and amount on patients' MAR & TAR
sheets.
* Assemble and use such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
* Collect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
* Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
* Prepare and examine food trays for prescribed diet and feed patients.
* Record food and fluid intake and output.
* Take and record patients' vital signs.
* Dress wounds, give enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
* Apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
* Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
LPN
Avante at Waynesboro - Waynesboro, VA
May 2016 to March 2018
Provide treatment and services to patients by utilizing direction from the Registered Nurse, the Doctor, or Avante at Waynesboro protocols.
* Counsel patients regarding treatment, side effects of treatment, preventative measures, and make appropriate referrals.
* Act as patient advocate; advise patients on available services and appropriate medical follow-up.
* Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and note time and amount on patients' MAR & TAR
sheets.
* Assemble and use such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
* Collect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
* Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
* Prepare and examine food trays for prescribed diet and feed patients.
* Record food and fluid intake and output.
* Take and record patients' vital signs.
* Dress wounds, give enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
* Apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
* Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Colonnades - Charlottesville, VA
July 2013 to May 2016
* Provided Nursing services, within defined scope of practice, to patients based on patient assessment and care planning procedures. * Counsel patients regarding treatment, side effects of treatment, preventative measures, and make appropriate referrals. * Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times. * Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and note time, site and amount on patients' chart. * Monitored patients' for any s/sx from images or medication. * Provided updated and accurate information along with answering any questions or concerns that patient may have.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Envoy at The Village - Fork Union, VA
October 2010 to January 2013
* Provide treatment and services to patients by utilizing direction from the Registered Nurse, the Doctor, or Envoy Health Care protocols.
* Counsel patients regarding treatment, side effects of treatment, preventative measures, and make appropriate referrals.
* Act as patient advocate; advise patients on available services and appropriate medical follow-up.
* Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intermuscular injection, and note time and amount on patients' MAR & TAR
sheets.
* Assemble and use such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, and oxygen suppliers.
* Collect samples, such as urine, blood, and sputum, from patients for testing and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
* Sterilize equipment and supplies, using germicides, sterilizer, or autoclave.
* Prepare and examine food trays for prescribed diet and feed patients.
* Record food and fluid intake and output.
* Take and record patients' vital signs.
* Dress wounds, give enemas, douches, alcohol rubs, and massages.
* Apply compresses, ice bags, and hot water bottles.
* Observe patients and report adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge.
* Provided and assisted with transportation to and from appointments as needed. UVA Imaging
Charlottesville, VA 22901
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lovingston Health & Rehabilitation Center - Lovingston, VA July 2007 to April 2010
Provide treatment and services to patients by utilizing direction from Lovingston Health Care protocols.
* Counsel patients regarding treatment, side effects of treatment, preventative measures, and make appropriate referrals.
* Maintain accurate patient records and maintain confidentiality at all times.
* Administer specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and note time and amount on patients' MAR & TAR sheets.
* Supervision and scheduling of C.N.A.'s and other staff.
* Work as a team leader and provide assistance with ADL's and other patient care as needed.
* Provided timely and accurate documentation for weekly and monthly care plans.
* Provided updated information regarding health concerns or new orders obtain by MD.
* Provided and documented on wound care and Treatment per MD order. Education
Certificate in TPN/IV
Neighborcare pharmacy - Richmond, VA
October 2011 to Present
License Practical Nurse in Nursing
Richmond School of Health & Technology - Richmond, VA February 2006 to Present
Prereqs in Nursing
Blue Ridge Community College - Weyers Cave, VA
August 2005 to January 2006
Skills
• Assessments, medication administration, supervision, documentation, great communicator, obtain and chart vital signs, administration of iv's,injections,labs, and many other skills to offer as well as to learn. (10+ years)
• Staff Nurse
• LPN
• CNA
• LVN
• Time Management
• Excel
• Home Care
• Assisted Living
• Hospital Experience
• Nursing
• Infection Control Training
• Critical Care Experience
• Medical Imaging
• Tube Feeding
• Hospice Care
• Medical Office Experience
• Laboratory Experience
• EMR Systems
• Supervising Experience
• Nurse Management
• Patient Care
• Phlebotomy
• Medical Records
Certifications and Licenses
LPN
February 2008 to Present
Licensed practical nurse license obtained and active BLS Certification
Additional Information
• More than twenty years' experience in nursing as a C.N.A & LPN.
• Great knowledge of principles, procedures, methods and techniques of Practical nursing and health care within the license practical nurse. Scope of practice.
• Deep knowledge of a variety of community agencies and other outside Resources available to patients.
• Excellent knowledge of medical terminology.
• Sound knowledge of principles and procedures of medical record Keeping.
• Uncommon knowledge of universal precautions and infection control Procedures.
• Strong ability to learn to administer proper vaccines and Immunizations.
• Remarkable ability to administer a variety of pre-examination tests as Directed.
• Sound ability to respond to emergency situations.
• Profound ability to interview patients in order to determine their Medical history and background.
• Excellent ability to counsel patients on a variety of health care Related issues.
• Remarkable ability to operate medical testing equipment.
• Solid ability to prepare and perform laboratory tests.
• Strong ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Uncommon ability to prepare medical records and reports.
• Remarkable ability to understand and follow oral and written Instructions.
• Unmatchable ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally And in writing.
• Great ability to establish and maintain cooperative working Relationships with those contacted in the course of work. References upon request
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