Practical Nurse Licensed
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H U N G E R F O R D
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Berlin, CT 06037
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Hardworking and compassionate nursing professional brings 8 year record of success as Licensed Practical Nurse in diverse settings. Effortlessly helps patients feel at home while coordinating successful care. Excellent people, organizational and multitasking skills. SKILLS
HIPAA protocols Immunization administration
Medication administration IV certification
Clinical documentation Family communication
Patient education Health education
EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse, Trinity Hospital, Jul 2022 Current, Hartford, CT Full time (36 hours) night shift 7p-7:30a position on a tele 1 surgical cardiology floor Documented patient progress, medication administration and nursing interventions to provide clarity across care team.
Operated EKG device for emergent as well as non-emergency patient readings. Treated and dressed wounds and monitored for signs of healing or infection. Supported continuum of care by promptly communicating patient data to supervising RN.
Educated patients and families on diagnoses, prognoses and post-discharge care. Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids, noting frequency and dosage amounts in patient charts.
IV insertion
Monitored post-operative open heart patients and dispensed post-surgical medications ordered by physicians.
Provided pain management and palliative care for end-stage disease processes. Comforted and supported patients during preparation for examinations, tests and treatment.
Maintained chart integrity with consistent EHR updates reporting changes in patient obtained vital signs and monitored patients blood pressure and pulse pre and post administration of cardiac medications
bladder scanning and insertion of urinary catheters per MD orders Preformed second assessment. Reported all finding to charge RN floated to other units within the hospital; med-surg, CHF, and stroke unit. transported patent to MRI, cat scan and xray
AH
monitored telemetry
performed ADL care on all assigned patients
maintained 2 hour rounds on unit
Pediatric Licensed Practical Nurse, Starling Physicians, Mar 2016 Current, Plainville, CT Full time employee, 30-37 hours per week
Prepared rooms by stocking supplies and sterilizing instruments Educated parents and patients on a verity of topics. Usage of asthma inhalers, asthma care plans. Proper administration of epipens, vaccine information, breast feeding, car seat safety and laws etc.
Used Allscripts to maintain detailed records of patients' medical history Supported patients by promptly answering calls and offering skilled care (Triage Nurse)
Measured and recorded patients' vital signs such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
Proficient in the pediatric vaccine administration and vaccine schedule per the CDC guidelines
Managed inventory and ordered vaccines for pediatric department administration of IM, subQ vaccines.
Ordered labs, procedures per MD orders
followed up calls made to parents and patients
Followed HIPPA
removal of sutures
ace bandages and splint application; as well as educating patient of proper self management
Analyzed patients' histories, physical findings and symptoms to develop appropriate diagnosis.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Southingon Care Center, Mar 2015 Mar 2016, Southington, CT Full time employee, 32-40 hours per week
Administered medications per physicians' orders or as directed by care plan. Gathered patient medical histories and symptoms, and recorded data such as height, weight, pulse rate, and blood pressure.
Demonstrated sound clinical judgment by making independent decisions. administered and managed G-tube per physician orders Performed wound care treatments, dressings, packing managed IV lines
managed a floor of 32 patients and delegated responsibilities to CNA staff members on the unit
cared for patients on a rehabilitation floor status post surgery, injury, stroke Reviewed discharge instructions, as well as post care treatment plan to patients and their family members
Specialized in dementia care
communicated with physicians, patient families, and other members of the health care team. Gave daily reports to ongoing shift.
Dec 2014
EDUCATION
License Practical Nurse, Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute New Britain, CT
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