Elizabeth Zemlicka
Licensed Practical Nurse
Contact
Dassel, MN
*******@*****.***
Objective
Conscientious Licensed Practical Nurse offering 3 years of experience providing comprehensive care in addiction settings. Works effectively within healthcare teams to develop care plans and advocate for patients. Excellent record of adherence to patient privacy protocols and medical charting best practices.
Skills
Dosage calculation
Intervention Management
Instrument Sterilization
Clear Patient Communication
Creative Problem Solving
Attention to Detail
Decision Making
Care Coordination
Medication Administration
Equipment Sterilization
Compassionate and Caring
Monitoring Vital Signs
Accurate Documentation
Nursing Consultation
Patient Care
Education and Training
Rasmussen College Eagan, MN 06/2019
LPN : Nursing
License 820289
CPR license expires May 2023
Minnesota State University - Mankato Mankato, MN
Law Enforcement
Experience
May 2020-Present
Travel LPN • St Paul Metro Treatment Center
Assisted the public by answering questions and helping them find their way when lost
Answered phone calls and intercom calls.
Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
Maintained clinical documentation of patient treatments.
Utilized assessments to determine patient conditions.
Oversaw data management, daily biological calibration checks and various administrative tasks.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Coordinated care with physicians and other clinical staff to prepare for treatment, carry out interventions and enhance continuum of care.
Observed and carried out physician and nursing orders.
Sept 2019-March 2020
LPN • Northstar Behavioral Health
Administer and accurately record the administration of medication; vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Document medications in medication administration record (MAR); review and verify daily for accuracy
Perform assessments, administer injections as needed and manage withdrawal symptoms of patients
Conduct nursing intake interviews
Scheduling appointments for psychiatrists
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
March 2016 - April 2019
Medication Assistant • Meridian Behavioral Health
Administer and accurately record the administration of medication; vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
Document medications in medication administration record (MAR); review and verify daily for accuracy
Create and maintain a file for each resident's admission in accordance with facility requirements and DHS regulations
Receive deliveries from the pharmacy, checks deliveries against orders and verifies accuracy.