Anita D. Purdy

Licensed Practical Nurse

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Cell: 850-***-****

aduwmk@r.postjobfree.com

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Pensacola, Florida 32506

Objective

A fulfilling service career as a Licensed Practical Nurse at the Department of Veterans Affairs that will enable the utilization of my experience and knowledge base while in a professional nursing environment.

EXPERIENCE

NITELINES USA INC, Duluth, GA- LPN

NOVEMBER 2019 - PRESENT

●Hold a current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate accredited by the American Heart Association.

●Have a minimum of three years of current experience and, (must have worked within the last six months)

●Knowledge and skill sufficient to prepare, administer, and appropriately document actions taken specific to commonly prescribed oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and/or intravenous medications as permitted by approved local facility policies and procedures. Observation and documentation will include the patient's response to medication administered and the reporting of any noted change in patient's condition to RN or MD/DO.

●Demonstrated ability to serve as a responsible member of the nursing team and interact in an appropriate manner with patients, family members, professional and [other] supportive personnel involved in the delivery of patient care, incorporating acceptable, established customer service standards into practice.

VITAS HEALTHCARE, Pensacola, Fl - LPN

JULY 2017 - NOVEMBER 2019

●Provides direct skilled bedside nursing care.

●Evaluates patient /family needs in the preparation and executions of the interdisciplinary plan of care for each patient on the team and the effectiveness of treatments and monitors patients' reactions.

●Performs selected acts in care of the terminally ill under the direct supervision of a registered nurse; such acts include the administration of treatments and medications.

●Participates in Nurse LPN on- call rotation/schedule in order to meet the needs of patients and families.

LPN with Escambia County Sheriff Department

August 2012 - PRESENT

●Under the coordination of charge nurse, provides health care, treatments, and related services

●For those patients/inmates incarcerated in a correctional institution. Conducts screening of

●Offenders with health complaints, prepares and administers prescribed medications, initiates

●Emergency interventions, first-aid measures, and assists physicians. Assists in conducting

●Medical assessments of all inmates and address medical issues by following nursing protocols

●See patients/ inmates for medical emergencies and determines appropriate follow-up

●Accuchecks, electrocardiograms treatments, retrieving and reporting labs test,

●Phlebotomy and specimen collections, injections.

●Educate patients/inmates on nutrition hypertension and diabetes.

Contracted LPN Maxim HealthCare Tallahassee

FEBRUARY 2004 - SEPTEMBER 2004

Performed typical LPN responsibilities including observing, reporting and documenting patient activities; providing physical, emotional and social needs to patients; implementing appropriate nursing interventions; monitoring IVs and collecting specimens; preparing and administering medications and treatments; receiving, recording and transcribing orders; and evaluating results of treatment:

-Liaison between patients, nurse and physicians to address needs requiring immediate/long term care.

-Report changes in patients’ conditions and others matters of concern requiring prompt attention.

-Assure the privacy and personal dignity of patients.

Bay Saint Joseph Care Rehabilitation Center Port Saint Joe, Florida - LPN

SEPTEMBER 2003 - JANUARY 2004

Works directly with the patient providing personal healthcare that helps the patient with their medical needs. Primary responsibilities include:

-Administered massages/ alcohol rubs.

-Assisted residents with self-care techniques.

-Spent quality time with residents, providing compassionate support and understanding.

Re -Recorded condition and nursing requirements of residents

-Documented treatment plans and procedures in accordance with regulations.

Bay Medical Center Panama for the City Florida- LPN

JUNE 2003 - SEPTEMBER 2003

Responsibilities were all with the scope of a LPN on a med–surgery unit. Duties include

Taking v/s, Accuchecks, electrocardiograms treatments, retrieving and reporting labs test, phlebotomy and specimen collections, injections. Responsibilities also include multi med pass, wound care treatments, covering full range of urgent care, rehabilitation to end of life care. Provide individualized patient teaching on preventative healthcare and health maintenance and all other duties within the scope of a LPN. Establish and maintain good interpersonal relationship with physicians, co-workers, families, peer and other healthcare team members:

-Medicate and treat 14-24 patients per shift

-Prepare and administer IV fluids and antibiotic

-Surgical wound care using a sterile and aseptic technique

-Set up room with proper equipment for EKG’s blood draws and obtaining urine specimen via foley catheter

EDUCATION

Gulf Coast Community College, Port Saint Joe, Florida - Practical Nurse Certified

SEPTEMBER 2002 - SEPTEMBER 2003

Tom P. Haney VOC, Panama City, Florida - CMA Certificate/ Phlebotomy

SEPTEMBER 1987- JUNE 1988

Apalachicola - High school Diploma

AUGUST 1978 - JUNE 1982

Summary

Nursing style blends professionalism, capability and compassion to truly integrate patient’s medical and emotional care within hospital, facility or private duty environment. A self-motivated and competent in the area of supervision, planning, decision-making and providing quality patient care. Communicate well with doctors, colleagues and patient families, ensuring continuity of patient care. A people oriented leader, has a true and genuine concern for all people. potential. Always instills a positive and winning attitude to all members of the team. Committed to being the best; always strives for excellence. A confident and proactive manager that requires very little guidance and supervision. Excellent ability to maintain accurate records, well organized and able to meet deadlines. An unique ability to perform in the most stressful situation. Demonstrate a high level of motivation and enthusiasm in all aspects of work and unquestionable honesty and integrity.

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