Licensed Practical Nurse Jail Health Specialist
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Dawn Thorpe
Licensed Practical Nurse - Riverside Regional Jail
Hopewell, VA 23860 +1-804-***-**** *********@*****.*** Professional Summary
To use and demonstrate my skills as a LPN to improve patient care Work Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Regional Jail Hopewell, VA
February 2014 to Present
perform medical evaluation on new inmates
- collects specimen and routine lab test
- prepare medical exam room and assist MD with procedures
- respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner
- schedule inmates medical appointments
- completes reports and medical forms
-conduct sick call on inmates
-prepare and administer medications via various routes and record
- transcribe and fax MD orders and prescription refills
-take vital signs and blood glucose and record
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dinwiddie Health and Rehab Center Petersburg, VA May 2010 to January 2014
supervise and direct licensed personnel
- promote and maintain a good working relationship with peers and residents
- assess, plan, implement and evaluate all nursing care
- administer medications and document
- draw labs and take and record vital signs
- perform standard nursing procedures and treatments
- address complaints and follow-up in a timely manner
- complete accidents/incidents reports and follow-up
- notify MD and pharmacy regarding any changes and document Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse
Care Advantage Home Health Colonial Heights, VA
March 2009 to April 2010
provide physical care and carries out therapeutic and medical regimens
- assesses, reports and record all vital signs
- maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe and clean environment
- administer medications and tube feedings
- provide trach care
- teach patient and family about medications, treatments and care Licensed Practical Nurse
ConMed, Henrico Jail West Richmond, VA
November 2007 to February 2009
completes all assessments data forms relevant to inmates condition
- administer medications and record on EMAR
- educate inmates on medications and treatments they receive
- triage inmates upon entering the facility and document information on computer
- respond to medical emergencies
- assist the MD with treatments and preparing the exam room
- collect specimen and draw labs
- take and record vital signs and blood sugar on inmates
- prepare and give injections
- transcribe and fax MD orders
Licensed Practical Nurse
Dinwiddie Health and Rehab Center Petersburg, VA August 2008 to December 2008
supervise and direct licensed personnel
- promote and maintain a good working relationship with peers and residents
- assess, plan, implement and evaluate all nursing care
- administer medications and document
- draw labs and take and record vital signs
- perform standard nursing procedures and treatments
- address complaints and follow-up in a timely manner
- complete accidents/incidents reports and follow-up
- notify MD and pharmacy regarding any changes and document Correctional Health Assistant/Licensed Practical Nurse Riverside Regional Jail Hopewell, VA
December 2005 to July 2008
perform medical evaluation on new inmates
- collects specimen and routine lab test
- prepare medical exam room and assist MD with procedures
- respond to medical emergencies in a timely manner
- schedule inmates medical appointments
- completes reports and medical forms
-conduct sick call on inmates
-prepare and administer medications via various routes and record
- transcribe and fax MD orders and prescription refills
-take vital signs and blood glucose and record
Education
Nursing (LPN Diploma)
Richmond School of Health And Technology Richmond, VA December 2002 to July 2005
High school diploma
Petersburg High School Petersburg, VA
September 1985 to June 1988
Nursing Licenses
PN
Expires: July 2022
State: VA
Skills
Patient charting Experience Administering Injections Substance abuse Nursing staff supervisor experience Transcription Nursing Triage EMR Systems Medication dispensing Medication Administration Vital Signs
Military Service
E4 United States Army United States
October 1990 to December 1991
Certifications and Licenses
BLS Certification
CPR Certification
LPN
Additional Information
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
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