Practical Nurse Licensed
Resume:
JANICE BURLETTE
Picayune, MS *****
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Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 45 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in Medical/Surgical/Cardiac/Psych/Rehabilitation settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Patient Triaging
Samples Collection
Healthcare Platforms
Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
Information Compiling and Auditing
Call Answering and Assistance
Patient Observation
Care Planning and Modifications
Procedure Explanation
Patient Positioning and Transporting
Needs Assessment
Patient Charting
Intravenous Medications
Activities of Daily Living ADLs
Wound Dressing
Medication Administration
Epic Systems
Rehabilitation Techniques
Caring for Wounds
LA, MS Licensed Practical Nurse
Counting Narcotics
Assisting Physicians
01/1984 to 01/1988
HOTEL DIEU HEALTH SCIENCES HOSPITAL
New Orleans, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures. 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.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts. 01/1984 to 01/1990
TULANE MEDICAL CENTER
New Orleans, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts. Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support. Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider. Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers. Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments. BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
New Orleans, LA
SUMMARY
SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Licensed Practical Nurse 01/1991 to 01/1997
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders. Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters. Prepared patients for examinations, tests or treatments and explained procedures. Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments. Telemetry Monitor
CPR & Cardiac Monitoring
Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions. Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information. Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene. 01/1991 to 01/2013
OCHSNER NORTHSHORE MEDICAL CENTER
Slidell, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
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.
IV therapy nurse
Cardiac Monitoring
CPR
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members. Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures. Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts. Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private. Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs. 01/2011 to 01/2016
SLIDELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
Slidell, LA
Licensed Practical Nurse
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions. Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts. Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health. CPR and ACLS
Epic and McKesson computer programs
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 6 patients per day. Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
01/2014 to 01/2016
HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Picayune, MS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Telemetry Monitor
ICU Assistant; CPR/ ACLS certified
Unit Secretary
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients. Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness. Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts. Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
Geriatric Psych Unit under direction of Tiffany DennisRN HIGHLAND COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
01/2017 to 01/2020
Picayune, MS
Licensed Practical Nurse
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
CPR/ACLS certified
Medical/ Surgical Unit/ ICU assistant as needed
Flexible; performing duties of an LPN, Respiratory Therapist, IV team, Unit Secretary, Monitor Tech Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests. Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 10/1976
Western Iowa Tech Community College, Sioux City, IA HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA 06/1975
North High School, Sioux City, IA
SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE): REGISTERED NURSE
University of New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
SOME COLLEGE (NO DEGREE)
Pearl River Community College, Poplarville, MS
Recognized as Employee of the month for outstanding performance and team contributions. Realized savings by waste control in ongoing effort to boost revenue while reducing costs. Stained Glass
Gardening
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