Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric & Specialty Care

Tamu Reid, LPN

New Albany, Ohio ***** 614-***-**** *************@*****.***

Professional Summary

Compassionate and adaptable Licensed Practical Nurse with 5+ years of experience providing patient-centered care across emergency department, hospital, pediatric private duty, outpatient, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings. Experienced in neurological/stroke care, tracheostomy and G-tube management, medication administration, respiratory monitoring, IV therapy, and EMR documentation. Strong clinical judgment with a reputation for responding promptly to patient needs with professionalism, empathy, and evidence-based practice. Currently pursuing BSN education while seeking part-time or full-time opportunities in hospital, outpatient, clinic, private duty, or specialty care settings.

Professional Experience

Private Duty Pediatric Nurse, LPN

BrightStar Care – Columbus, OH November 2022 – Present

• Provide skilled 1:1 nursing care for pediatric tracheostomy and G-tube patients in school and home settings

• Monitor respiratory status, oxygenation, airway patency, and vital signs while implementing physician orders and individualized care plans

• Perform tracheostomy suctioning, trach tie changes, emergency airway management preparation, and G-tube care

• Maintain emergency equipment and promptly recognize and report changes in patient condition

• Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in accordance with agency protocol

• Deliver compassionate, family-centered care while promoting patient safety and quality outcomes

Contract & Supplemental Staff LPN

Maxim Healthcare Staffing – Columbus, OH August 2022 – Present

• Provide contract-based nursing support across outpatient, inpatient, clinic, and long- term care settings during supplemental staffing assignments

• Room patients ranging from adult to geriatric populations

• Obtain vital signs, patient histories, and reason-for-visit documentation

• Assist physicians and clinical staff with implementation of treatment plans and provider orders

• Administer vaccinations, medications, oxygen therapy, breathing treatments, and point- of-care testing

• Perform ECGs, assist with triage, refill requests, and patient scheduling

• Utilize EMR systems to maintain accurate documentation and patient flow Emergency Department Nurse, LPN

Mount Carmel East ED – Columbus, OH April 2023 – July 2023

• Provided emergency nursing care for diverse acute-care patient populations under the direction of physicians and RNs

• Assisted in rapid assessment and escalation of critical patient conditions

• Served as a trauma bay scribe during emergency and trauma activations, documenting critical events, interventions, and provider orders in real time

• Transported and monitored critical patients to CT imaging while assisting with stabilization and continuity of care

• Started and maintained IV access and administered IM, PO, NG/OG medications and IV fluids within LPN scope

• Collected cultures, laboratory specimens, and point-of-care testing

• Inserted and removed Foley catheters and assisted with emergency interventions and patient stabilization

• Reinforced discharge instructions, patient education, and safe discharge planning

• Maintained accurate documentation in a fast-paced emergency department environment

Staff LPN – Neuroscience Stroke Unit

OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital – Columbus, OH October 2021 – June 2022

• Provided bedside nursing care for stroke/CVA and neurological patients on a high- acuity neuroscience unit

• Performed neurological assessments, head-to-toe assessments, medication administration, and continuous patient monitoring

• Administered medications including insulin, anticoagulants, cardiac medications, and IV infusions safely and accurately

• Collaborated with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary teams regarding changes in patient condition and care interventions

• Assisted patients with neurological deficits while maintaining accurate Epic EMR documentation

• Participated in bedside shift reporting and patient safety initiatives Licensed Practical Nurse

The Grand of Dublin – Columbus, OH July 2021 – November 2021

• Managed medication administration and nursing care for post-surgical and geriatric residents during night shift operations

• Administered medications orally, intravenously, intramuscularly, subcutaneously, and via PEG/J-tube

• Performed assessments, diabetic care, accu-checks, and ongoing patient monitoring

• Collaborated with providers, pharmacy services, and interdisciplinary healthcare staff to coordinate patient care

• Utilized PointClickCare and Omnicell systems for documentation and medication management

Contract LPN – COVID Testing & Outpatient Services Medix – Columbus, OH December 2020 – March 2021

• Performed point-of-care COVID-19 testing in outpatient clinical settings

• Collected nasopharyngeal specimens and assisted with specimen processing

• Administered IM injections and obtained/documented vital signs

• Educated patients regarding specimen collection procedures and infection control protocols

• Utilized Epic EMR and LumiraDx testing systems while collaborating with nurse practitioners and clinical staff

Licensure & Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Ohio – Active through October 2026

• Multistate Compact LPN License

• BLS Certification

• CPR Certification

• MEDS-IV Certified

Clinical Skills

• Emergency Department Nursing

• Pediatric & Adult Patient Care

• Tracheostomy & G-Tube Care

• Neurological & Stroke Care

• IV Therapy & Medication Administration

• Respiratory Monitoring

• Point-of-Care Testing

• Foley Catheterization

• Patient Assessments

• Infection Control & Aseptic Technique

• Epic & PointClickCare EMR

• Care Planning & Documentation

• Vital Signs & Diabetic Care

• Patient & Family Education

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