Current Home Healthcare Nurse LPN/LVN with extensive medical training and experience. Specialized

experience in Long-term care, Home Healthcare, IV line treatment, Catheter Maintenance, Lovenox, and Care planning of patients for future treatment management. Additional experience in Neurobehavioral, Acute, and Paranoid Schizophrenic patients. Crisis interventionist interacted with patients that pose a threat. Key Qualifications

– Cardiac Arrhythmia Certified

– CPR/Professional Certified

– Trach-Vent

– LPN/LVN Licensure

– NG and G-tube Maintenance

– Pediatric Care

– Article IX

– IV Maintenance

– SVN Treatments

Professional Experience

Home Healthcare Nurse, LPN/LVN

Team Select – Phoenix, AZ, Worked 40+ Hours

March 2019 – Present, Supervisor April Loza 602-***-**** Received and assessed new admissions by documenting any physical discrepancies noted during initial exam. Communicated with primary caregiver about patient analysis. Identified and educated primary caregivers of any medical procedures to ensure proper care. Briefed oncoming personnel about incidents to allow for uninterrupted flow of care. Established relationships with physician and managed orders for medication and treatment. Key Contributions:

– Respiratory care treatment of resident, administered Trach-Vent care for head, spinal and traumatic brain injury. Changed Trach ties and inner cannula to ensure proper maintenance. Document any discrepancies.

– Administered tube feedings and medications through G-tubes. Utilized stethoscope to ensure proper placement of tube, analyzed for any stomach residuals utilizing a syringe. Replaced as needed.

– Care planning to upgrade patient’s level of care for discharge and long-term placement. Reported and documented medical incidents. Initiated patient transportation and transfer to emergency care.

– Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) treatments that produced an improvement of air flow.

– Distributed and administered medications per physician’s orders. Determined requirements and adapted alternate methods of route depending on patient’s needs such as NG, G, and GJ Tube.

– Oxygen management via pulse oximetry and disengaged patient from combative behaviors.

– Recognized by Team Select with organizational award for excellent care.

– Dispersed psychotropic medications such as Risperdal, Keppra, Hydroxyzine, and Valium. Monitored for potential adverse effects and treatments.

– Monitored and ordered supplies, communicated with primary care givers frequently about status changes, and cared for patients covered under Article 9.

7550 N. 12th St. #248 Phoenix, AZ 85020

Teri Ward-Hughes adsfjm@r.postjobfree.com 602-***-**** Teri Ward-Hughes 7550 N 12th St #248 Phoenix, AZ 85020 adsfjm@r.postjobfree.com 602-***-**** Page 2 Home Healthcare Nurse, LPN/LVN

Nursing Solutions – Phoenix, AZ, Worked 24+ Hours

April 2017 – December 2018, Supervisor Pricilla Fernandez 602-***-**** Conducted initial patient health assessments and annotated any skin conditions. Identified patient care treatment plan and communicated information to primary caregiver. Managed treatments and medication distribution ordered by physicians. Completed annual training to keep educated on new and upcoming procedures in the medical field. Audited charts and documented patient care as needed. Monitored vitals and examined any wounds and documented treatment. Briefed oncoming personnel about incidents to allow for uninterrupted flow of care. Key Contributions:

– Respiratory care treatment of residents, administered Trach care. Maintained Bovina Trach ties and inner cannula. Identified all actions in patient’s records.

– Observed and evaluated reoccurring seizures that lasted up to 25 minutes, an unprecedented time in patients. Oversaw all planning and treatment for episodes. Organized expanded treatment with physicians.

– Administered tube feedings and medications through G- and GJ Tubes. Utilized stethoscope to ensure proper placement of tube, analyzed for any stomach residuals utilizing a syringe. Replaced as needed.

– Care planning to upgrade patient’s level of care for discharge and long-term placement. Reported and documented medical incidents. Initiated patient transportation and transfer to emergency care.

– Small Volume Nebulizer (SVN) treatments that produced an improvement of air flow.

– Distributed and administered medications per physician’s orders. Determined requirements and adapted alternate methods of route depending on patient’s needs utilizing a G, and GJ Tube.

– Monitored and ordered supplies and cared for patients covered under Article 9.

*additional experience available upon request

Education & Certifications

– General Studies A.S. Gateway Community College, Phoenix, AZ, 2006

– LPN License, Expires 4/2022

– CPR for the Professional, Expires December 2021

– Health Unit Coordinator Class, May 2014

– Cardiac Arrhythmia Course, 2014

– Article 9, Expires 2022