Practical Nurse Health Information
Resume:
July **** to Current
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. 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
Healthcare platforms
Samples collection
Patient triaging
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Assisting physicians
Caring for wounds
Educating families
First Aid/CPR
Electronic Health Records
Management
Gastrostomy tube care
Intravenous Therapy and Blood
Withdrawal Certification
Tracheostomy care
Referrals
EKG's
Microsoft Office
Prior authorizations
Pre-certifications
Experience
Lourdes Physician Group
Lafayette, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files. Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary. Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor. Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using Edwina James
Youngsville, LA 70592
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December 2018 to
July 2019
August 2018
May 2009
proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions. Prior authorizations
pre-certifications
Ordering all medical supplies, medications, and vaccines for clinic Premier Urgent Care Center
Lafayette, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers. Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary. Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files. Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor. Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure. Sterilized equipment and supplies using germicides and autoclaves to protect patients and staff from infection.
Education and Training
Delta College of Arts & Technology - Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Practical Nursing
Diploma
University of Louisiana At Lafayette
Lafayette, LA
Mass Communication
Bachelor Degree
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