Licensed Practical Nursing
Resume:
Shanise Battle
Suffolk, VA 23435
Email: **********@*****.***
Phone: 757-***-****
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
SKILLS:
Verbal and Written Communication
Vital Signs Collection
Medication Schedule Adherence
Logs Management
Documentation and Recordkeeping
Insulin Injection Administration
Perform glucose checks
Nursing Intervention Evaluations
Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
Prescription Verification
Medication Stock Maintenance
Medication Therapy Management
Medical Records Management
Medication Assistance
HIPAA Compliance Certification
Tracheostomy Care
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Licensed Practical Nurse February 2023 to Current
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Registered Medication Aide June 2017 to Current Bickford Senior Living Suffolk, VA
Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
Assisted patients with handling daily chores and activities, cleaning personal spaces and purchasing supplies.
Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed a positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
Obtain patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
Encouraged patients to participate in safe physical activity to help boost mood and improve overall wellness.
Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support.
Checked vital signs daily and contacted supervisor regarding patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
Administered prescribed medications according to MAR and TAR following MD orders.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Monitored patient specimen samples and test results to effectively alert supervisors of potentially unhealthy changes.
Certified Nurse Assistant April 2011 to February 2017
Autumn Care of Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA
Assist patients with activities of daily living such as dressing, feeding, housekeeping, transfers, etc.
Monitor input and output and report abnormal changes to charge nurse or unit manager.
Document patient activity of daily living daily on point of click care computerized system.
Monitor skin integrity and report any abnormal findings to charge nurse or unit manager.
Work under a Licensed Practical Nurse to ensure adequate communication barriers to provide safety of patients.
EDUCATION:
Diploma in Practical Nursing July 2022
ECPI University, Newport News
Registered Medication Aide February 2016
Nursing Careers and Training, Portsmouth
Pharmacy Technician Certification December 2013
Norfolk Technical School, Norfolk
CERTIFICATIONS AND ASSOCIATIONS:
Registered Medication Aide Received 02/2017
CNA - Certified Nursing Assistant Received 12/2010
CPR/BLS/First Aid Expires 06/2023
Individualized Service Plan trainings
Intramuscular injection training in clinicals
Dean's List 2012-2013
Member of HOSA (Health Occupants of Students of America)
Obtain Certified Nurse Assistant certificate
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