Licensed Practical Nurse with 30+ Years Experience
Resume:
IRENE WOODSON
Irene Woodson
Seymour, MO 65746
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OBJECTIVE
Licensed Practical Nurse with 30+ years of experience in corrections, home health, developmental disabilities, and managed care. Skilled in emergency response, medication administration, and caring for patients with complex needs. Known for staying calm under pressure, working well with others, and providing compassionate, dependable care.
SKILLS & ABILITIES
SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (LPN)
IV CERTIFIED
BLS CERTIFIED
CPR INSTRUCTOR
EMT-D
TRACHEOSTOMY CARE
WOUND CARE
FOLEY CATHETER CARE
MEDICATION ADMINISTRATION
INTAKE AND OUTPUT MONITORING
EMAR DOCUMENTATION
MICROSOFT WORD, EXCEL, ONENOTE
STRONG COMMUNICATION WITH PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND HEALTHCARE TEAMS
ORGANIZED AND ABLE TO MULTITASK IN FAST-PACED ENVIRONMENTS
WILLOW HEALTH CARE
APRIL 2025 – PRESENT
Provided hands-on nursing care to long-term care residents with complex medical needs
Administered medications and treatments; monitored vital signs and resident condition
Performed wound care, tracheostomy care, catheter care, and intake/output monitoring
Responded calmly to emergencies and followed established protocols
Documented care in EMAR systems and worked closely with RNs, providers, and CNAs
Corrections Nurse (LPN)
Centurion Staffing
December 2021 – 04/2025
Administer and transcribe medications according to physician orders.
Perform physical assessments on new inmates during intake.
Respond to emergencies and determine if an inmate needs hospital care or follow-up with the provider.
HOME HEALTH NURSE (LPN)
PHOENIX HOME HEALTH MAY 2021 – DECEMBER 2021
Provided in-home nursing care for patients with a variety of medical needs.
Educated patients and family members on care plans and treatment.
Assisted patients with daily activities such as bathing and dressing while promoting independence.
Followed all state and federal home health guidelines.
CORRECTIONS NURSE (LPN)
Greene County Jail October 2020 – June 2021
Completed intake screenings for inmates.
Coordinated transfers to other facilities by sending medical records and medications.
Administered PPD tests and documented results.
Responded to emergencies and administered medications as ordered by the provider.
TEAM LEAD NURSE (LPN)
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield February 2006 – May 2019
Supervised LPNs and RNs in the Medicare department.
Worked with provider offices to complete prior authorizations for procedures and testing.
Reviewed cases to determine if medical criteria were met for approval.
Help train new employees and create educational materials.
Used Microsoft Office programs to track cases, assign work, and maintain documentation
EDUCATION
EDUCATION
MS. WHALEN SCHOOL OF PRACTICAL NURSING
PRACTICAL NURSING PROGRAM 1985 – 1986
FINGER LAKES COMMUNITY COLLEGE
GENERAL EDUCATION 1984 – 1985
LEADERSHIP
Volunteer Experience
Newark Arcadia Volunteer Ambulance
EMT-D
CPR Instructor
Shift Supervisor
REFERENCES
Available upon request
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