Phyllis Criss

Puyallup, WA ***** • 253-***-**** • adxgrs@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in health care settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.

Skills

CPR and BLS certified

Procedure Explanation

Medication Administration

Intramuscular Injections

Counting Narcotics

Assisting Physicians

Mental health care proficiency

Wound Care

Diabetic patient care

Multi-Tasking and Prioritization

Medical History Documenting

Trained several new hires and student

nurses

Work History

LPN Pre-admit Nurse, 09/2018 to Current

Virginia Mason Franciscan Heath – Tacoma, WA

Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications. Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.

Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.

Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records. Clearly and thoroughly explained procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.

LPN 4 Team Lead, 08/2012 to 09/2018

Western State Psychiatric Hospital – Steilacoom, WA Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary. Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications. Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.

Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms. Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning. Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records. Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures. Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician. Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.

Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Administered medications and injections to patients. Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients. Certified Pharmacy Technician, 07/2009 to 08/2012

Fred Meyer Pharmacy – Puyallup, WA

Communicated with prescribers to verify medication dosages, refill authorizations, and patient information

Counted and labeled prescriptions with correct item and quantity. Assisted in preparation, distribution and storage of pharmaceuticals. Calculated dosage, filled prescriptions, and prepared prescription labels with absolute accuracy.

Performed various pharmacy operational activities with strong commitment to accuracy, efficiency, and service quality.

Completed paperwork, entering prescription and insurance or billing information into patient profiles.

Answered incoming phone calls and addressed questions from customers and healthcare providers.

Ordered medicines daily to replenish stock and increase inventory in anticipation of need. Assisted pharmacist by filling prescriptions for customers and responding to patient questions regarding prescription and medication-specific issues. Counted, measured and compounded medications following standard procedures. Education

No Degree: Prerequisites For RN Program, 06/2012

Clover Park Technical - Lakewood, WA

License LPN Program: Practical Nursing, 06/2011

Clover Park Technical College - Lakewood, WA

References

Patty Sanders. RN

9213 Canyon Road NW

Quincy, WA 98848

adxgrs@r.postjobfree.com

253-***-****

Aleta Dy, RN2

9601 Steilacoom Blvd SW

Lakewood, WA 98498

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253-***-****

Cheri Mason, LPN

1112 6th Ave

Tacoma, WA 98405

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253-***-****

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