Practical Nurse Direct Support

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. SKILL

• Communications

• Patient Management

• Detail Oriented

• Caregiving skills

• Direct Patient Care

• Organization

• Medical office administration

WORK HISTORY

Licensed Practical Nurse Winder Healthcare And Rehab Center Winder, GA - February 2018 - Current

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

• Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications. Licensed Practical Nurse Bayada Home Health

TN - January 2017 - January 2018

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

• Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.

• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations. KWAME BILLA

Winder Georgia E: elvis.billa.com

C: 615-***-****

• Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Licensed Practical Nurse Middle Tennessee Group Homes TN - April 2012 - December 2016

• Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.

• Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

• Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

• Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.

• Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

• Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Licensed Practical Nurse Middle Tennessee Mental Health Institute TN - May 2010 - March 2012

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

• Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.

• Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.

• Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.

• Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

• Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

• Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.

• Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care

LPN Adams Place Healthcare

TN - June 2008 - May 2010

• Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.

• Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.

• Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.

• Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges. Direct Support Staff Member Progress Inc.

Nashville, TN - August 2006 - October 2008

• Administered medication as directed by physician.

• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.

• Helped diagnose patients and deliver treatments with medication administration and specimen collection.

• Consulted with different healthcare disciplines to offer important mental health support to patients.

• Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.

• Provided compassionate and patient-focused care to cultivate well-being.

• Recorded patients' pulse, blood pressure and respirations (TPRs) to assess and document important health information.

• Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.

• Liaised with key accounts to deliver targeted administrative household support.

• Transported clients to and from medical appointments with safety and efficiency. EDUCATION

Winder Healthcare And Rehabilitation - 2020

Wound Care Certification -

Tennessee Technology Center, Murfreesboro TN – 2007-2008 Diploma in Practical Nursing -LPN

Collins Secondary Commercial School, Agogo – Ghana - 1994 High School Diploma

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