Natalie A. Meredith, LPN
Sonora, KY 42776
Email: ********@*****.***
License # 2044780
I am a patient-oriented, honest, reliable individual seeking to expand my knowledge in my chosen career. I am punctual, willing to dedicate myself to the task at hand, believe in patient rights and will work diligently towards achieving patient satisfaction. I take responsibility for and pride in my work. I am a team player and will strive to help anyone who is in need and I believe in open communication. I am currently pursuing a higher level degree and would appreciate the opportunity to incorporate experience towards my goal.
Experience:
Quick Care
Twin Lakes Medical Foundation
Supervisor: Heather Goodall, ARNP
February 2011-current
PRN
Duties: Include but not limited to: Intake assessments and triage, provide assistance with treatment for patients including debridement, nebulizer, administering medications as ordered including injections, assist with lab specimen collection, assisted with developing the program and policy and procedures for the facility, stocking and inventory, phone duties, order entries, prescription verification and call in, communication with physician offices to provide continuity of care, patient teaching, ensuring quality care and HIPPA regulations are met
Taylor Regional Hospital
Campbellsville, KY
Supervisor: Roxie Perkins, RN
August 2010-Current
Licensed Practical Nurse # 2044780
PRN Maximum Hours 24 per week
Medical/Surgical, Emergency Room
Current salary: Base salary $14.90 p/hr
Duties: Including, but not limited to, basic patient care, IV insertion, care and maintenance, accu-checks, direct admits, new admissions, physical assessments, insulin administration, medication administration by various routes, heparin drip protocol, central line access, outpatient antibiotic regimen, discharges to home or nursing home, chart checks, receive/handoff patients, telephone orders, patient rounds with MD/Surgeons, Medi-tech order entries, blood product administration, PCA set up and monitor, foley catheter insertion, specimen collection, pre/post operation preparation, evaluation and monitoring, sterile and aseptic dressing changes, wound vacuum application, NG insertion and evaluation, teaching and educating patient and patient’s family regarding specific patient needs
Springfield Nursing and Rehab Center
Springfield, KY
Supervisor: Annie Skaggs, RN
Jan 2010-Aug 2010
Licensed Practical Nurse #2044780
PRN
Current salary: $16.00 p/hr
Duties: Direct patient care, assessments, new admissions, transcribing/writing MD orders, Accu checks, insulin injections, med administration via g-tube, IV, PO and injections, cath and IV insertion and care, sterile procedures, monitoring for side effects, MAR/TAR transcriptions, correct charting, delegation of duties to correct staff, telephone duties/orders, patient family interaction, assuring safety and privacy for patients and staff at all times.
Flaget Memorial Hospital
Bardstown, KY
Supervisor: Staci Newton, RN
2006-2009
Float Certified Nursing Assistant/Unit Secretary
Duties: Direct patient care, vital signs, monitoring post-op/pre-op patients, assisting nurses and doctors with procedures, telephone duties, assuring call light prompt answering, order entries, MAR transcriptions, patient room assignments, accu checks, telemetry monitoring, cath and IV care, maintaining patient safety and privacy at all times.
References:
Teresa Stidham, APRN
Smiths Grove, KY
Angela Eagle, RN
Springfield KY
Debra Welch, RN
Bardstown, KY