Licensed Practical Nurse
Resume:
New Hartford, NY *****
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OBJECTIVE
With having recently completed a Practical Nursing program, I am looking to begin an exciting and rewarding career as a Licensed Practical Nurse, within a positive and challenging work environment.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse December 2013 - present
Dr. Fred L. Talarico, MD, Utica, NY
Perform routine nursing duties including checking blood pressure, taking temperatures and recording vital signs
Prepare, administer, and record medications in accordance with policy
Communicate daily with the Cardiologist regarding patients’ condition, both physical and mental
Administer injections to patients on a frequent basis
Administer PT / INR testing on patients
Assist with administrative office duties such as scheduling appointments, billing and maintaining medical records and patient charts
Optometric Technician February 2012 – November 2012
New Hartford Eyecare, New Hartford, NY
Assisted optometrist by preparing patients for examinations, including obtaining medical and case history
Administered tests using various lab equipment to help determine visual capabilities of patients
Monitored inventory of materials in exam rooms
Veterinary Assistant September 2006 – October 2011
Clinton Veterinary Hospital, Clinton, NY
Assisted with daily routine appointments, x-rays, and surgeries; includes restraining of animals
Maintained medical records and animal histories
Performed routine clerical work; answering phones, scheduling appointments, payment transactions, ordering of all office and lab supplies
Daily maintenance and cleaning of reception area as well as animal cages, runs, and exam rooms
Fed, exercised, and administered medications of boarded or hospitalized animals as needed
Customer Service Representative September 2004 – March 2006
MetLife, Utica, NY
Provided service and responded to telephone requests regarding dental insurance plan benefits and dental claims
Explained policy features and benefits, provided policy-specific information, handled requests regarding claims and processed transactions
Participated in various focus groups to help better the call center environment
EDUCATION & LICENSURE
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), November 2013
Madison-Oneida BOCES, Utica, NY
Adult Practical Nursing Program, October 2013
Salutatorian Award received
Thomas R. Proctor High School, High School Diploma
Utica, NY
Kristin Palmieri, LPN
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