Practical Nurse Licensed
Resume:
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with ** + years of experience in providing compassionate care to patients of diverse populations spanning surgical, medical and pharmacology units. Eager to join Department of Corrections with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
EDUCATION
Stone Academy June 2011
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
UCONN University of Connecticut 1990
Bachelors of Science in Mathematics
LICENSURE
State of Connecticut
Licensed Practical Nurse #034993 May 2024
CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association February 2023
CPR, BLS, & PALS
Athena Health April 2021
IV Therapy
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Masonicare Health Care 2022 – Present
Charge Nurse
Providing daily care in a 30-bed Long tern Unit. Administer oxygen therapy, and manage medications, airways, and breathing treatments
Routinely institute narcotic treatment protocols for pain management and evaluate reactions to medications
Diligently responded to community inquiries and assisted with investigating COVID cases
Efficiently managed patient treatment for respiratory problems and acute and chronic respiratory illnesses
Administer medications and treatments, supervise daily activities of patient care, and assess patient conditions
Maintain effective supply and usage of sanitation materials and personal protective equipment
Offer screening information, confinement guidelines, and triage protocols based on the latest guidance
Administer injections, prescribe medications, clean and dress wounds, and assist with basic medical care
Assessed and identified signs and symptoms to understand changes in patient conditions and inform nurses of changes
Performed tests including urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose monitoring
Identified and implemented respiratory interventions to proactively manage coronavirus treatment protocols
Reviewed, taught, and ensured proper Covid-19 protocol using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Prepared and administered controlled substances via oral, sublingual, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, and inhalation
Assisted with respiratory care, assessed symptoms and previous diagnoses, and performed diagnostic testing
Maintained infection control measures to a very high standard and provided ongoing support through flu season
Intelycare Staffing Agency 2021 - Present
Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse
Traveled throughout the 50-mile territory to deliver outstanding care to facilities with chronic conditions or recovering from serious injuries.
Administer oxygen therapy, and manage medications, airways, and breathing treatments
Routinely institute narcotic treatment protocols for pain management and evaluate reactions to medications
Administer COVID vaccinations at drive-thru and community sites and support specimen collection
Diligently responded to community inquiries and assisted with investigating COVID cases
Efficiently managed patient treatment for respiratory problems and acute and chronic respiratory illnesses
Administer medications and treatments, supervisedaily activities of patient care, and assess patient conditions
Maintain effective supply and usage of sanitation materials and personal protective equipment
Offer screening information, confinement guidelines, and triage protocols based on the latest guidance
Administer injections, prescribe medications, clean and dress wounds, and assist with basic medical care
Perform office visits, catheter changes, and collect data of UTI symptoms and document in patient chart
Assess and record vital signs in charts and alerted other medical personnel to potentially dangerous clinical findings
Norton Staffing Agency 2020 – Present
Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse
Traveled throughout the 50-mile territory to deliver outstanding care to facilities with chronic conditions or recovering from serious injuries.
Administer oxygen therapy, and manage medications, airways, and breathing treatments
Routinely institute narcotic treatment protocols for pain management and evaluate reactions to medications
Administer COVID vaccinations at drive-thru and community sites and support specimen collection
Diligently responded to community inquiries and assisted with investigating COVID cases
Efficiently managed patient treatment for respiratory problems and acute and chronic respiratory illnesses
Administer medications and treatments, supervisedaily activities of patient care, and assess patient conditions
Maintain effective supply and usage of sanitation materials and personal protective equipment
Offer screening information, confinement guidelines, and triage protocols based on the latest guidance
Administer injections, prescribe medications, clean and dress wounds, and assist with basic medical care
Perform office visits, catheter changes, and collect data of UTI symptoms and document in patient chart
Assess and record vital signs in charts and alerted other medical personnel to potentially dangerous clinical findings
Athena Health 2020 – 2021
Charge Nurse
Assessed and identified signs and symptoms to understand changes in patient conditions and inform nurses of changes
Performed tests including urinalysis, urine culture and sensitivity, pregnancy tests, and blood glucose monitoring
Identified and implemented respiratory interventions to proactively manage coronavirus treatment protocols
Reviewed, taught, and ensured proper Covid-19 protocol using appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE)
Prepared and administered controlled substances via oral, sublingual, intradermal, subcutaneous, topical, and inhalation
Assisted with respiratory care, assessed symptoms and previous diagnoses, and performed diagnostic testing
Maintained infection control measures to a very high standard and provided ongoing support through flu season
Regency Healthcare 2019 – 2020
Charge Nurse
Proactively oversaw Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), delegated assignments, and charted shift events
Managed, reviewed, and directed activities and productivity of CNAs, providing accurate guidance and advice
Accurately documented assessments, treatments, medications, discharge instructions, and follow-up care in EMR
Reported patient changes and updates to nursing staff, nurse managers, clinical leaders, and physicians
Nurse Finders 2015 – 2020
Traveling Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Provided holistic clinical care in diverse departments, including rehabilitation, long-term, and lock-down dementia units
Provided treatment for coronavirus, asthma, pneumonia, bronchitis, emphysema, tuberculosis, and lung cancer
Independently cared for 20-30 patients per shift and document and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care
Apple Rehab 2019 – 2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Took and recorded vital signs, including temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration, and dressed wounds
Collected blood and urine samples, monitored catheters and prepped patients for physical and clinical examinations
Accurately recorded patient medical and family history and observed patients under treatment to identify progress
Routinely collected samples for lab testing and provided emotional and psychological support to patients and family
Genuinely communicated with patients’ family or friends to provide advice, comfort,and released instructions
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Southern Connecticut Black Nurses Association (NBNA) 1990 – Present
Member
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Suite: Outlook&Word EPIC PointClickCare OmniCare Matrix
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