Assisted Living Practical Nurse
Resume:
SHARON RENEE DITTMER
****-**** *** *, **. Petersburg, FL
*********@***.***
Objective Licensed Practical Nurse
Professional Summary
LPN
Job Corps of Pinellas County 09/2023-Present
Freedom Plasma 09/2022-09/2023
CSL Plasma 09/2021-09/2022
Pinnacle Home Healthcare 01/2021- 09/2021
Westminster Palms Assisted Living 01/2019-01/2021
Physician Office- (Family Allergy Asthma And Immunology Associates) 10/2018-01/2019
Bellaire Health and Rehab 05/2018-10/2018
Harborwood Nursing and Rehab 11/2016-05/2018
Ivy Ridge Assisted Living 06/2015-11/2016
Boca Ciega Nursing Home 02/2015-06/2015
Manorcare of Dunedin 11/2014-02/2015
Arden Courts of Seminole 05/2014-11/2014
LPN
IV Certification
Supervise Resident Care Givers
Specialize in Alzheimer's
Giving medication as prescribed by a physician
Taking vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight
Basic wound care including cleaning and bandaging injured areas
Giving injections of medication
Immunizations
Taking medical histories
Entering information into computer systems
Managing IVs
Ensuring patients and their families understand release instructions
Supervising CNAs (Certified Nursing Assistants)
Monitoring fluid and food intake and output
Moving patients safely
Assessing patients’ reactions to medications
Assessing patients' mental health
Providing emotional support
Assisting with daily needs such as bathing and dressing
Observation of patients' skin for potential bed sores
LPN
Freedom Plasma 2022-Current
Greet and register new plasma donors into the donor management computer system
Conduct screening procedures to include taking blood pressure, pulse, temperature, weight, and arm checks
Perform finger sticks to test donors for hematocrit testing and total protein testing utilizing screening equipment. Monitor the electronic donor questionnaire system
Determine donor eligibility by performing donor eligibility assessments, to include; medical history interview, physical examination, educating donor on donor testing, HIV/AIDS virus, donation risks, informed consent, confidential self-exclusion, and reviewing Serological Protein Electrophoresis (SPE) testing as necessary
Provide counseling to Donors regarding unacceptable test results
Initiate and assist in donor investigations regarding Post Donation Information
Evaluate and attend to donor adverse events during the donation process
LPN 2014-2015
ResCare Home Health Agency, Dunedin, Fl
Reception
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL 2011-2014
Highly skilled professional with more than 20 years experience in hospital.
Labor and Delivery
Interaction with Patients on a daily basis
Answered phone, scheduled patients
Greeted patients
Interaction with Physicians on a daily basis
OR Materials Coordinator 2001-2011
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL.
Surgical Services, St. Petersburg, FL
Assisted in Audit Verification
Assisted in all Inventory Process
CPT and HCPS coding for reimbursement
Ordered Supplies
Patient Billing
Met with Sales Rep
Surgical Technologist, 1996-1998
ST. PETERSBURG GENERAL HOSPITAL., St. Petersburg, FL
Patient Care
Answered phone, scheduled patients
Greeted patients
Assisted Physicians in Surgery
Sterilized and Cleaning Surgical Instruments
UNIT SECRETARY
BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER HOSPITAL,
Labor and Delivery, Emergency Room, St. Petersburg FL 1988-2001
Order test for patients
Interaction with Patients on a daily basis
Interaction with Physicians on a daily basis
Utilize PC to enter and retrieve patient data
Answer multi-line phone, operate fax and copy machine
Answered phone, scheduled patients
Greeted patients
Updated patient charts
Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
CREDENTIALS
Board Examination
2013
License, State of Florida--PN 5212282
IV Certification
2013
2013
EDUCATION
IN-HOUSE TRAINING PROGRAMS, BAYFRONT MEDICAL CENTER
CPR Certified
ERWIN TECHNICAL SCHOOL
Surgical Technician
ST. PETERSBURG COLLEGE
Computer training: Microsoft Certified Office Specialist Certificate
IV Certification
GALEN COLLEGE OF NURSING, TAMPA BAY
Licensed Practical Nurse Program
since 1988
1991-1992
May 2009
Dec 2013
Aug 2013
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