Practical Nurse Vanderbilt University

MA

MICHELE ACKLEN

*********@***.*** H: 252-***-**** 105 Fidelity St, Carrboro, NC 27510

Caring, hardworking and service-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with more than 20 years of experience. Well-versed in offering evidence-based, therapeutic care for patients dealing with various types of patients and disorders. Patient triaging

Samples collection

Multi-tasking and prioritization

Psychotropic medication knowledge

Inpatient and outpatient care

Caring for wounds

Basic Life Support Certification

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon, NH

Licensed Practical Nurse

11/2018 - Current

Assists with all Urology Procedures.

Provide clinical management and independent care for Cystoscopies, Uroflows, reporting of results to doctors for interpretation. Provide clinical management and care for Bladder Instillations with chemotherapy .

Provided clinical care and education for the patient with catheter changes, self catheterizations and voiding trials.

Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes

Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs

Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Nashville, TN

Licensed Practical Nurse

07/2017 - 11/2017

Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs

Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests

Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight 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

Santa Cruz Post Acute Care Santa Cruz,

CA

Licensed Practical Nurse

11/2017 - 11/2018

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

Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing Summary

Skills

Experience

wounds and assisting with personal hygiene

Administered patient care to [Type] patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures

Observed, charted and reported developments in patient health condition in [Number]-bed hospital

Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration

Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures

Spectrum Health Grand Rapids, MI

Licensed Practical Nurse

10/2016 - 07/2017

Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files with [Software]

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration

Administered patient care to [Type] patients by initiating preventative and rehabilitative interventions, assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), positioning, mobilization and personal hygiene support Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Lebanon, NH

Licensed Practical Nurse

04/2015 - 10/2016

Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with patients Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests

Assist with all Urology Procedures

Duke University Health System Durham,

NC

LPN Nurse

10/1996 - 10/2015

Collaborated effectively with other disciplines to provide excellent interdisciplinary care to patients.

Floated to various units throughout the hospital including : Medical Surgical, Mother/Baby, Urology,Bone Marrow, Neurology and Bone Marrow. Administered medications and injections, monitored vital signs and carried out other orders as given by doctors.

Assisted with procedures, hospital admissions, blood draws, starting IV's, sample collection, dressing changes and wound care and other duties as assigned.

Manage care of 5 to 6 patients on various units throughout the hospital. Henrico Co. St Mary's School of Practical Nursing Richmond, VA Education and Training

Diploma in Practical Nursing

Academy of Health Sciences Fort Sam Houston, Tx

Diploma in Pharmacology- Pharmacy Tech

Tuskegee University Tuskegee, AL

Some College (No Degree) in English Literature

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