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New Hartford, NY *****

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adr17y@r.postjobfree.com

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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