Kingston Practical Nurse
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Kizzy Blue
Kingston, NY 12041
SUMMARY
To obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse at a well-respected Health Care facility using education and training in nursing and interpersonal skills to provide the patients with the highest level of medical care. Key Qualifications Graduate of an accredited Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) school. Eighteen years' experience working as a sub-acute and dementia care nurse. Current BLS certification Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive medical procedures, including sample collection and infection control. Particular regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients, and visiting families.
SKILLS
Data collection
Supervisor
Sample’s collection
Educating families
Caring for wounds
Staff direction and task delegation
Documenting incidents
Counting narcotics
EXPERIENCE
Staff LPN
Poughkeepsie, NY
The Grand Nursing and Rehabilitation/ Jan 2019 to Nov 2020
Assist with administration of enteral and parenteral medication, including IV.
Initiate admission of new residents to sub-acute floor.
Promptly report to physician, family and supervisor changes in resident's health status.
Supervise and assist other staff in resident care.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
LPN
New Rochelle, NY
Regional Care Network LLC/ Mar 2021 to May 2021
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Used sterile techniques, including PPE and HAND WASHING to prepare patients for procedures.
Administer the Covid-19 vaccine to eligible person.
Staff LPN
Kingston, NY
White Glove Agency/ Oct 2018 to May 2019
Assist RN with data collection related to inmate intake and assessment process.
Obtain, verify, and transcribe MD orders to Medication and Treatment Administrations Record.
Administer and provider medications that include PO, SQ, and IM routes.
Collect and document vital signs, fingerstick, and intake and output related to inmate condition.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Middletown Park Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Aug 2015 to May 2018
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting, and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Staff LPN
Middletown, NY
Major Staffing May 2013 to Aug 2015
Required to move throughout multiple facilities at last minute request Major Staffing Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Multiple locations.
Exceptional understanding and ability to perform advanced nursing techniques and methods.
In-depth knowledge of medications and treatments used in patient care.
Ability to communicate efficiently with patients, staff, and family.
Able to work well in crisis while still providing excellent bedside care.
Can work well with a nursing team, or as an independent nurse.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Some College (No Degree): Science and Nursing
Columbia Green Community College
Hudson, NY
Certification in LPN
Dutchess BOCES School of Practical Nursing Jun 2002
Poughkeepsie, NY
REFERENCES
Jennifer Edwards, BSN, RN 845-***-****
Michael Pereira, BSN, RN 845-***-****
David Reynolds 518-****-**** Kizzy Blue
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