Dodson, Dana E. advmdi@r.postjobfree.com

910-***-**** H 1523 Pinebrook Dr.

910-***-**** C Fayetteville, NC 28314

Citizenship: US Veterans Preference: 5 points

SSN: available upon request)

Objective: Licensed Practical Nurse

Skills:

Strong Leader

Independent Team Worker

Nursing Skills

Organized

Able to think/respond quickly but in a proactive manner

Work Experience

LPN 01/2023-Present

Intellichoice Home Care S: Maria Enright

559 Executive Pl Ste 102 P: 910-***-****

Fayetteville, NC 28305

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess patients for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient/personal care giver teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of patients; daily skin assessments; maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc.); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect.

LPN 07/2022-09/2022

24/7 Medstaff

California

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess patients for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient/personal care giver teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of patients; daily skin assessments; maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc.); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect.

LPN 01/2022-06/2022

The Eye Surgery Center of the Carolinas S: Kathy Stout

2170 Midland Rd P: 910-***-****

Southern Pines, NC 28388

Duties: Transport patients to the operating room; obtain vital signs; prep patients for surgery using sterile technique

LPN 08/2021-11/2021

Intellichoice Home Care S: Maria Enright

559 Executive Pl Ste 102 P: 910-***-****

Fayetteville, NC 28305

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess patients for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient/personal care giver teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of patients; daily skin assessments; maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc.); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect.

Unit Manager/Admissions Nurse 12/2020-07/2021

Village Green Nursing and Rehab S: Mary Dunkirk

Purdue Drive P: 910-***-****

Fayetteville, NC

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess residents for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of resident(s); discharge and admission assessments; weekly skin assessments; manage assistive personnel (to include but not limit to: delegating duties, assigning residents, coaching, counseling/disciplinary actions, etc.); maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc; communicate with facility pharmacy (i.e. ordering medication refills as appropriate, getting hard scripts for scheduled medications as appropriate, etc); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect; train new personnel; help train medical students.

LPN 10/19-12/2020

Maxim Healthcare S: Marieange McArthur

Sycamore Dairy Rd P: 910-***-****

Fayetteville, NC

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess patients for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient/personal care giver teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of patients; daily skin assessments; maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc.); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect.

LPN Charge Nurse 09/18 – 10/19

North Carolina State Veteran’s Home S: Dr. Joyce Alexander-Hines

214 Cochran Avenue P: 910-***-**** May contact

Fayetteville, NC 28301 40 hrs/w, $48,000/yr

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess residents for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of resident(s); discharge and admission assessments; weekly skin assessments; manage assistive personnel (to include but not limit to: delegating duties, assigning residents, coaching, counseling/disciplinary actions, etc.); maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc; communicate with facility pharmacy (i.e. ordering medication refills as appropriate, getting hard scripts for scheduled medications as appropriate, etc); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect; train new personnel; help train medical students.

LPN Charge Nurse 07/18 – 09/18

Village Green Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center S: Loleatha Brown

1601 Purdue Dr. P: 910-***-**** May contact

Fayetteville, NC 28304 40 hrs/w, $46,000/yr

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess residents for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of resident(s); discharge and admission assessments; weekly skin assessments; manage assistive personnel (to include but not limit to: delegating duties, assigning residents, coaching, counseling/disciplinary actions, etc.); maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc; communicate with facility pharmacy (i.e. ordering medication refills as appropriate, getting hard scripts for scheduled medications as appropriate, etc); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect.

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LPN Charge Nurse 05/18 – 06/18

Autumn Care of Raeford S: Kelly Pittman

1206 N Fulton St P: 910-***-**** May contact

Raeford, NC 28376 40 hrs/w, $48,000/yr

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth and/or G/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer Vitamin B12 injections and/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer IV antibiotics as appropriate; administer feedings via G/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess residents for any changes in behaviors and/or vital signs and report any changes to the physician; assess residents daily for any changes in behavior and/or vital signs and report to the physician; perform wound care as ordered and per standing order; obtain blood and/or urine samples as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; change Foley catheters as appropriate; insert Foley catheters as appropriate; patient teaching; communicate with physician(s) on conditions of resident(s); discharge and admission assessments; weekly skin assessments; manage assistive personnel (to include but not limit to: delegating duties, assigning residents, coaching, counseling/disciplinary actions, etc.); maintain requisite paper work to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes; MARS, TARS, incident reports etc; communicate with facility pharmacy (i.e. ordering medication refills as appropriate, getting hard scripts for scheduled medications as appropriate, etc); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; report any signs of abuse or neglect.

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Licensed Practical Nurse 10/16 – 04/18

Department of Defense-Fayetteville Medial Home S: Judith Moon

2350 Bentridge Ln P: 910-***-**** May contact

Fayetteville, NC 28304 40 hrs/w, $42.240/yr

Duties: Obtained information from patient and/or family to identify major complaints, symptoms, or reason for seeking health care. Took all vital signs (blood pressure, temperature, pulse, respirations, pain level, height, weight, measurement of head circumference and length); performed behavioral health screening; documented paten’s chief complaints and other pertinent information in the health record to include (but not limited to): medication reconciliation, screening tools, and behavioral health intake surveys); participated in promoting patient compliance with health activities in accordance with RESPECT; coordinated and facilitated care coordination; communicated relevant information according to the medical plan of care and nursing assessments; documented accordingly in the health record; provided individualized nursing care to patients of all ages based upon the physician’s medical care plan, the nursing assessment, and the physical, mental and emotional needs of the patient; assisted the physician with various examinations and diagnostic procedures; set up and maintained a sterile field; administered oxygen, IV fluid and prescribed oral, rectal, subcutaneous and intramuscular medications; performed inhalation treatments, finger stick glucose, urine dipsticks, visual acuity, phlebotomy, dressing changes, and surgical instrument cleaning and packaging after use; educated patients and family members on childcare and school requirements for children on medications; assured accurate care and handling of specimens; performed routine procedures such as EKG, eye, throat, nasal and/or wound cultures, dressing changes, ear irrigation, and application of bandages; recognized adverse signs and symptoms immediately and called for assistance and if the situation warranted it, performed CPR immediately; set up, operated, and monitored specialized equipment (cardiac monitor, defibrillator, etc); screened and reviewed immunization records.

Psychiatric Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse 11/15-Present

Pinnacle Management at Grace House S: Carolyn Ham, BSN, LN

1958 Turnpike Rd P: 910-***-**** May contact

Raeford, NC 28376 40 hrs/w, $39,520/yr.

Duties: Administer prescribed medications mainly by mouth; assess residents’ (consumers;) when changes in behavior &/or vital signs (i.e. respirations, etc.) are noted and report these changes to the lead nurse and physician; observe residents on a constant basis for any changes in behavior &/or vital signs; perform admission and discharge assessments; perform wound care as ordered as well as per standing order,; obtain blood samples for ordered lab work as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; patient teaching; manage assistive personnel; staff teaching; communicate with physician (s) on condition of residents (consumers); maintain requisite paperwork to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes MARS, incident reports, etc; communicate with facility pharmacy; write telephone orders as appropriate; report any signs of abuse.

Center Medical Specialist 12/14 – 10/15

Talecris Plasma Resources S: Amy Cashwell

446 Grove St P: 910-***-**** May contact

Fayetteville, NC 28314 40 hrs/w, $37,440/yr

Duties: Selection suitable plasmapheresis donors by performing physical examination and taking medical histories on all donors through the use of FDA approved Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Manual, current State and Federal guidelines, OSHA, CLIA, CGMP, all internal company procedures and personal education and experience; provide donor education on trends identified regarding general health assessment completed at the Center; evaluate and manage donor injuries and adverse events; assist in employee training and coaching regarding medical SOPs as necessary; conduct pre-donation medical screening in accordance with established guidelines; determine Hematocrit (HCT) and Protein via finger stick and use of the hematastat and refractometer; provide appropriate feedback to ineligible donor candidates; ensure all donor screening information is complete and accurate prior to donation.

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Psychiatric Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse 01/12 – 11/14

Pinnacle Management at Crossroads S: Alicia Cabbagestalk

3420 Legion Road P: 910.318.664 May contact

Hope Mills, NC 28314 40 hrs/w, $39,520/yr

Duties: Administer prescribed medications mainly by mouth; assess residents’ (consumers;) when changes in behavior &/or vital signs (i.e. respirations, etc.) are noted and report these changes to the lead nurse and physician; observe residents on a constant basis for any changes in behavior &/or vital signs; perform admission and discharge assessments; perform wound care as ordered as well as per standing order,; obtain blood samples for ordered lab work as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels as appropriate; patient teaching; manage assistive personnel; staff teaching; communicate with physician (s) on condition of residents (consumers);p maintain requisite paperwork to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes MARS, incident reports, etc; communicate with facility pharmacy; write telephone orders as appropriate; report any signs of abuse.

Licensed Practical Nurse 05/11-09/11

Universal Healthcare S: Current Director of Nursing

E. Cornelius Hwy P: 910-***-**** May contact

City, State Zip Code 40 hrs/w, $44,720/yr

Duties: Administer prescribed medications by mouth &/or G-/PEG tube; administer insulin injections as appropriate; administer vaccinations as appropriate; administer PPD skin tests as appropriate; administer vitamin B12 injections &/or Procrit injections as appropriate; administer all other types of injections as appropriate; start IV’s; monitor IV’s; administer feedings via G-/PEG tube (continuous or bolus); assess residents when changes in behavior &/or vital signs (i.e. respirations, etc.) are noted and report these changes to the physician; observe residents on a constant basis for any changes in behavior &/or vital signs; perform admission & discharge assessments; perform wound care as ordered as well as appropriate or per standing order; obtain blood samples for ordered lab work as appropriate; obtain vital signs; obtain blood glucose levels; patient teaching; manage assistive personnel (to include delegating duties, assigning residents, coaching, counseling/disciplinary actions, etc); communicate with physician(s) on condition of resident(s); maintain requisite paperwork to include (but not limited to): nurse’s notes, MARS, TARS, incident reports, etc; communicate with facility pharmacy( i.e. ordering medication refills as appropriate, getting hard scripts for narcotic medications as appropriate, etc.); write telephone orders as appropriate; provide company; reporting any signs of abuse.

Education

07/08 Practical Nursing

Fayetteville Technical Community College, Fayetteville, NC 28303

06/89 Diploma

Seventy-First Senior High, Fayetteville, NC 28304

Job Related Training

CPR/First Aid Certification

CPI Certification

NCBON Licensure

BLS Certification

Honors, Awards

Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society

Who’s Who Among Students in American Junior Colleges

National Federation of Licensed Nurses

Veteran’s Administration Academic Scholarship

Other Information

Clerical/computer skills

Office management skills

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