TAYLOR
BURSE
***********@*****.***
River Edge, LA 70123
Practical Nurse II with the knowledge and skills of patient care with exceptional experience of advanced technologies and medicines. Confident and positive professional decision maker as well as team player seeking to utilize and apply skills in patient skills in patient cares.
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Medical Solutions - Travel LPN
Various Locations • 08/2020 - Current
Ormond Health And Rehab - LPN Charge Nurse
Destrehan, LA • 09/2018 - 08/2020
St. Thomas Community Health Center - Clinic LVN
New Orleans, LA • 06/2016 - 09/2018
WORK HISTORY
Increased patient knowledge by explaining diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
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Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
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Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
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Developed discharge plans for patients and provided information about follow-up care to reduce risk of readmission.
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Developed relationships with patients and families to understand medical history and care needs.
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Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
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Managed samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
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Managed assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
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Documented patient care plans and progress to enable tracking history and maintain updated records.
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Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
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Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
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Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
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Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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SKILLS
• Data Collection
• Medication Administration
• Assessing Residents
• Infection Control Procedures
Hinds Community College
Vicksburg • 12/2010
Diploma: Vocational Nursing
Graduated with Practical Nursing
Terry High School
Terry, MS • 05/2007
High School Diploma
EDUCATION
BLS
CERTIFICATIONS
Fusion Medical Staffing - LPN Charge Nurse
Martin, SD • 01/2016 - 04/2016
West Jefferson Health Care Center - LPN Charge Nurse Harvey, LA • 11/2013 - 01/2016
Educated clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
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• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
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Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
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Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
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Planned and implemented patient care to treat conditions or mitigate symptoms.
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Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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• Administered medications and injections to patients.
• Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
• Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating. Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
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Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
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Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
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Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
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Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
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Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
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Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
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• Administered medications and injections to patients. Established cordial relationships with medical personnel and staff to promote teamwork and maintain positive attitude.
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Assisted in coordinating transfers, discharges and admissions to establish smooth transition of patients.
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Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
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Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
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Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
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Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
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Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
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• Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
• Administered medications and injections to patients.