Practical Nurse Care Specialist

ALISHIA E. MORGAN

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Objectives

I aspire to obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse within a Hospital or facility where I can provide knowledge and expertise in all areas of nursing and provide the highest level of comfort and care to patients. I look to preform my duties with total sincerity, honesty, integrity and selflessness.

Qualifications

Practical Nurse Diploma HIV/AIDS Prevention

Home Health Certified Domestic Violence

Behavior Support (BSP) Certified

Basic Life Support Certified Alzheimer

Certified Blood Borne Pathogens CPI certified (Crisis Prevention Intervention)

Core Skills

Nursing Care Plans,

Patient Advocacy

Charting,

Medication Admin.(IM, SUBQ, Oral, G&J tube),

PPE

Suctioning: (Nasal, Trachea)

Patient/Family EDU.

Ambulation,

Transferring,

Restraints,

Physical Assessments

NG insertion and D/C,

Foley insertion and D/C

Tube feeding

Blood Glucose Monitoring,

Chest Tube Monitoring

Bathing: Bed, Shower

D/C IV lines,

Wound Care

Range of Motion,

12 lead EKG,

Arrhythmia Interpretation,

Professional Experience

Student Nurse/Clinical Rotations 08/2012 – 07/2013

Saint Anthony’s Hospital 1200 7th Ave N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701

Personal Enrichment Mental Health Services 11254 58th St N, Pinellas Park FL 33782

Saint Anthony’s Hospital 1200 7th Ave N, Saint Petersburg FL 33701

Morton Plant Hospital 300 Pinellas St, Clearwater, FL 33756

Sable Palms, Skilled Nursing Center 499 Alternate Keene Rd, Largo, FL 33771

Completed 750 clinical hours Worked under the supervision of an RN providing bedside care, treatment, and clinical documentation for patients on surgical, renal and med-surgical floors. Efficiently handled medication administration, dressing changes, tracheal suctioning and all other aspects of nursing care. Facilitated admissions, discharges, and transfers; prepared chart notes and other documentation.

Work Experience

Licensed Practical Nurse 04/2021 - Present

3775 Piedmont Rd Ne building 15 suite 350 Atlanta, Ga 30305

Administered COVID-19 vaccine

Educated Patient on different vaccines

Monitored patients post vaccines for adverse reactions

Licensed Practical Nurse 11/2018 – 03/2021

Provided CC measures to terminally ill patients

Provided education and support to family

Administered medication

Provided documentation on patient

Receives and records physicians’ orders

Licensed Practical Nurse 01/2016 – 03/2018

5448 Sweet springs Dr. Powder Spring GA

Provides care and services to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities

Work directly with clients and assist Registered Nurses in all nursing duties

Observe and document patient behavior

Assisted RN in implementing, and evaluating the patient’s plan of nursing care and making appropriate changes as indicated to meet the patient’s needs.

Collaborates with Behavioral care specialist concerning medication taken by individuals and behaviors they may have

Make all doctor’s appointments for all individuals

Attend all doctor’s appointments for all individuals

Oversee MARs

Oversee and order all medical supplies

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor 10/2015 – 02/2016

110 Brandywine Blvd, Fayetteville, GA 30214

Participates with members of the interdisciplinary team to assess, plan, coordinate and evaluate residents’ care.

Documents the resident’s condition and nursing needs accurately and in a timely manner. Reports pertinent observations and reactions regarding residents promptly to RN.

Provides oncoming shift and supervisors with accurate and complete resident status report. Maintains the 24 hour report book.

Receives and records physicians’ orders

Communicates staffing problems and needs to the Nursing Manager. Provides input on staffing ratios and deployment.

Develops work assignments for Nurse Aides as directed.

Coordinates, directs and evaluates staff [i.e., Medication Aides/Medication Techs, Nurse Aides, etc.] as directed. Participates in counseling, disciplinary action and termination of staff to the extent permitted by the State Nurse Practice Act.

Assures compliance with policies and procedures.

Reports problems and complaints timely to the Nurse Manager.

Provides feedback to Nurse Managers regarding performance of Nurse Aides.

Participates in hiring and selection of LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides.

Gives feedback and participates in performance appraisals as assigned.

Coordinates nursing assignment, which includes directing assigned nursing staff to the extent permitted by state practice act.

Receives and provides accurate and complete resident status report at shift change. Maintains 24 Hr Report Book.

Assists in data collection for admission, transfer and discharge of residents and provides the information to the Nurse Manager.

Maintains positive working relationships between nursing and other departments.

Actively supports the Angel Care Program.

Services on and participates in committees as assigned.

Assures that inventory and supplies are maintained in a clean and safe manner on the unit, are utilized economically and communicates need for housekeeping, maintenance or nutritional services assistance.

Supports and participates in the center’s Performance Improvement initiatives.

Participates in Survey readiness per SMART Manual

Completes records and reports as needed.

Adheres to professional codes of ethics, Kindred’s Code of Conduct and maintains PHI confidentiality in the center and in external locations, including electronic social networks.

Provides direct care and/or assists with care as directed and consistent with their scope of practice and competency. Initiate the SBAR process and collaborate with the RN for assessment and recommendations.

Makes rounds with physicians and other team members as needed.

Assist physicians and consultants with special tests or procedures within the scope of state specific nurse practice act and personal clinical competency.

Participates in resident assessment and care planning activities, reviews and revises residents’ assessments and care plans as needed to the extent permitted by state nurse practice act.

Coordinates residents’ care activities and communicates changes to other team members and resident family/significant other.

Oversight of Medication Aide/Tech in medication/treatment administration.

Administers treatments

Reviews, transcribes, communicates and implements physician orders, obtaining RN signature as required by State Regulations.

Communicates with resident’s physician.

Assists with emergencies, administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Documents care performed and observations of resident status in the clinical record promptly by utilizing standard clinical documentation guidelines as required by Kindred, and local, state and federal rules and regulations.

Monitors completeness and accuracy of own clinical medical record entries and those of assigned LPN/LVNs and Nurse Aides daily.

Participates in medication management to promote optimal safety and effectiveness for residents by:

Administering medications as ordered, including next scheduled dose following admission/readmission. Notify Supervisor of medications not available.

Preparing, administering and documenting medications as prescribed.

Observing and reporting resident responses to medication

Identifying and promptly communicating adverse drug reactions

Maintaining narcotic records accurately within scope of practice

Responsible for completing medication interchange and insurance prior to authorization as assigned

Ordering or arranging for ordering of pharmaceuticals

Notifying physicians of automatic stop orders

Completes recapitulated physician orders review as assigned

Notifying supervisors of discrepancies in drug inventories

Cleans, organizes and replenishes supplies on medication/treatment carts after each use and prior to shift change.

Completes clinical admission paperwork for new admissions

Initiates and assists consultants while providing services. Reviews documentation from consultant visit and follows up on recommendation.

Communicates and implements pharmacy review/DRR recommendation as assigned.

Assists with clinical discharge process

Provides individual and/or unit education to residents/families and staff based upon need and within scope of practice.

Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor 07/2014 – 10/2015

Pacifica Senior Living 4484 N. Shallowford Rd Dunwoody GA 30338

Provides nursing care including physical care, emotional support, and patient and family education.

Recognizes and reports symptoms that indicate changes in the condition of the patient to the Case Manager.

Adheres to strict aseptic technique when performing treatments requiring its use.

Accurately records patient's condition in the Nurses notes.

Performs selected nursing procedures such as:

oAdministration of medications and treatments prescribed by the physician

oPreparation and care of patients receiving specialized treatments administered by the physician or the professional nurse.

Observes, records and reports to the appropriate professional the symptoms, reaction and changes including:

oGeneral physical and mental condition of patients, and signs and symptoms which may be indicative of untoward changes

oStresses in human relationships between patients, between patients and personnel, and between patients and their families and visitors.

Home Health Aide 09/2012 – 11/2013

Private Duty 3726 19th St, N Saint Petersburg, FL 33712

Provide companionship for the client.

Assistance with arranging medical appointments.

Fed residents.

Provide transportation services such as taking the client to the doctor.

Assistance with shopping and errands.

Provide light housekeeping tasks such as preparation of a meal or laundering the client’s personal garments.

Education

Galen College Of Nursing

July 2, 2013 Practical Nursing Diploma

Maintained 3.5 GPA

Americus Medical Academy

October 28, 2010 Home Health Aid Certificate

Grady High School

June 10, 2000 High School Diploma

References Provided Upon Request

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