Patient Care Licensed Practical
Resume:
KRYSTAL KELLEY CALHOUN, LPN
*** **** ******** ***** ******, AL 36203
******.********@*****.***
OBJECTIVE:
Seeking a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a healthcare environment and to become associated with a company where I can utilize my skills and gain further experience while enhancing the company’s productivity and reputation.
NURSING EXPERIENCE:
Regional Medical Center
400 East 10th Street
Anniston, AL 36201
Ph. 256-***-****
Supervisor: Kasey Cobb RN 08/20/2014- present
Taking care of Medical Surgical patients. Performing head to toe assessments daily. Performing narcotic counts. Scheduling follow-up appointments for patients being discharged. Scheduling transition of care to patients being transferred. Monitoring vital signs and blood
glucose levels. Drawing of blood when needed. Checking off crash cart daily. Monitoring patients during blood transfusion. Monitoring patients from surgery up to discharge criteria being met. Educating patients on discharge information about disease process and medications. Starting and flushing IVs daily. Keen observation, interpersonal, communication, and intervention skills. Adapting easily to change of environment and work schedule. Experienced with providing quality patient care. Experienced with excellent patient care and
leadership skills. Good judgment, decision-making, and leadership skills. Good time management, ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and problem solving skills. Ability to learn new nursing methods and quick understanding of equipment and applications. Knowledge of local medical care regulations. Computer skills – MS Office (Word, Windows, Excel and Outlook). Experienced in ambulatory/medical institution settings. Provided professional care to patients on Medical/Surgical unit. Delivered skilled nursing care in
routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence. Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients’ physical condition, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards. Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results. Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care. Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures. Implement nursing cares plans, supervise patient admissions/discharge procedures. Assist staff nurses with initial assessment of patients upon
admission. Report changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention. Train and supervise all personnel in all areas of patient care and daily procedures. Maintain a record of medical intake and patients' health. Instruct patients regarding preventive care and health management. Responsible for performing diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests. Administer oral meds, and subcutaneous/intramuscular injections.
Staff Medical Home Health Services (Field Nurse)
1200 Noble Street
Anniston, AL 36201
Ph. 256-***-****
Supervisor: Kendra Smith RN 11/06/2013- 05/01/2014
Taking care of patients in their home. Administering oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Performing head to toe assessments daily. Monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels. Performing narcotic counts daily. Performing wound treatments to skin.
Keen observation, interpersonal, communication, and intervention skills. Adapting easily to change of environment and work schedule. Experienced with providing quality patient care.
Experienced with excellent patient care and leadership skills. Good judgment, decision-making, and leadership skills. Good time management, ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and problem solving skills. Ability to learn new nursing methods and quick
understanding of equipment and applications. Knowledge of local medical care regulations. Computer skills – MS Office (Word, Windows, Excel and Outlook). Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence. Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients’ physical condition, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards. Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results. Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care. Implement nursing cares plans, supervise patient admissions/discharge procedures. Assist staff nurses with initial assessment of patients upon admission. Report changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention. Maintain a record of medical intake and patients' health. Instruct patients regarding preventive care and health management. Responsible for performing diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.
Colonel Howard State VA Home (Floor Nurse) 40+ hours weekly
7054 Veteran’s Parkway
Pell City, AL 35125
Ph. 205-***-**** ext. 302
Supervisor: Heather Carlisle RN 11/06/2012- 12/30/2013
Taking care of elderly veterans. Administering oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Performing head to toe assessments daily. Monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels. Performing narcotic counts daily. Supervising nursing assistants and
making sure their tasks are complete. Performing wound treatments to skin. Keen observation, interpersonal, communication, and intervention skills. Adapt easily to change of environment and work schedule. Experienced with providing quality patient care. Experienced with
excellent patient care and leadership skills. Good time management, ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and problem solving skills. Ability to learn new nursing methods and quick understanding of equipment and applications. Knowledge of local medical care
regulations. Computer skills – MS Office (Word, Windows, Excel and Outlook). Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence. Reviewed physical needs, and monitored patients’ physical condition. Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results. Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care. Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures. Administer controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys. Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift. Implement nursing cares plans, supervise patient admissions/discharge procedures. Report changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention. Maintain a record of medical intake and patients' health. Supervise and train nursing assistants in various areas of patient care. Instruct patients regarding preventive care and health management. Responsible for performing diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.
Lineville Health and Rehabilitation (Floor Nurse) 40+ hours weekly
88073 Highway 9
Lineville, AL 36266
Ph. 256-***-****
Supervisor: Stephanie Smith RN 09/19/2011- 5/01/2012
Taking care of elderly residents. Administering oral medications, subcutaneous and intramuscular injections. Performing head to toe assessments daily. Monitoring vital signs and blood glucose levels. Performing narcotic counts daily. Supervising nursing assistants and
making sure their tasks are complete. Performing wound treatments to skin. Keen observation, interpersonal, communication, and intervention skills. Adapting easily to change of environment and work schedule. Experienced with providing quality patient care. Experienced with excellent patient care and leadership skills. Good judgment, decision-making, and leadership skills. Good time management, ability to handle multiple projects, prioritize, and problem solving skills. Ability to learn new nursing methods and quick understanding of equipment and applications. Knowledge of local medical care regulations. Computer skills – MS Office (Word, Windows, Excel and Outlook). Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence. Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients’ physical condition, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards. Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient’s condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results. Documented and recorded patients’ health status and nursing care. Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures. Administered controlled narcotics assuming full responsibility for possession of keys. Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medications during change of shift. Implemented nursing care plans, supervised patient admissions/discharge procedures. Assist staff nurses with initial assessment of patients upon admission. Report changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention. Trained and supervised all personnel in all areas of patient care and daily procedures. Maintaining a record of medical intake and patients' health. Supervise and train nursing assistants in various areas of patient care. Instruct patients regarding preventive care and health management. Responsible for performing diagnostic treatment and preliminary tests.
EDUCATION:
Herzing University
1/6/2010-8/30/2011
280 West Valley Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Gadsden State Community College
05/ 2008-12/2008
1001 George Wallace Drive
Gadsden, AL 35903
Nursing Prerequisites
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Alabama State Licensed Practical Nurse, 2011
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certified
IV Certification, 2021
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