LPN

KRISTY M. WEEKS

August **, ****

OBJECTIVE

Licensed Practical Nursing Position

LICENSURE

Licensed Practical Nurse, State of Georgia

Status: Active

CERTIFICATION

First Aid- 8/2010, (Recertification within the next month)

BLS- 8/2010, (Recertification within the next month)

EDUCATION

Practical Nursing Diploma, 2009, Moultrie Technical College, Tifton, GA

• Major: Practical Nursing

Related Courses and Skills

• Fundamentals of Nursing Care

• Drug Calculations and Pharmacology

• Medical/Surgical I and II

• Pediatric/Obstetrics Nursing

• Psychiatric Nursing

• Nursing Leadership

• 700 Hours of clinical experience

• Performed emergency skills using a simulations baby

Computer Technology

• Encounter Pro

• McKesson Computer Skills

• Horizon’s Clinical Documentation and Barcode Scan

• PowerPoint

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Leadership Award- September 2009

COMMUNITY SERVICE

• Volunteer for two blood drives with American Red Cross

• Planned and performed activities for Diabetic Kid’s Camp

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE AREAS

• Documentation

• Injections and immunizations

• Urinalysis/ Cultures

• Pediatric Care

• Foley catheter insertion/ in and out catheterization

• Allergy Shots

• Return patient calls and determine outcomes

• Sterilization of rooms and equipment

• Measure and document vital signs

• Collect samples such as blood, urine, and stool specimens

• Prepare patients for examinations such as pap smears, catheter insertion, circumcisions, and applying or removing casts.

• Lead levels, glucose finger sticks, hemoglobin checks

• Nebulizer treatments

• Medication administration

WORK EXPERIENCE

Children’s Medical Center, Tifton, GA 11/ 2009- 01/ 2011

• Licensed Practical Nurse

Performed care for Pediatric patients under the care of Doctors, Physician Assistants, and Nurse Practitioners. Performed normal LPN duties which included vital signs, physical assessments, collecting specimens for analysis, hearing and vision screenings, documentation, and educating parents through verbalization and written information. Gained a considerable amount of experience in a Pediatric work setting.

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Tifton, GA 12/2006- 11/2008

• Food Service Worker

Prepare hot meals for college students during lunch and dinner hours. Maintain cleanliness in work area.

Master’s Inn, Tifton, GA 12/2005- 04/2006

• Housekeeper

Maintain cleanliness of hotel environment. Keep accurate accountability of key cards.

McDonald’s, Ashburn, GA 07/ 2001- 01/2003

• Cashier

Take customer orders on computerized cash register. Maintain cleanliness in the work area. Maintain an enthusiastic attitude. Clothing neat and ironed.

MILITARY EXPERIENCE

United States Army Active, Dexheim, Germany 06/2003- 07/2004

• Petroleum Supply Specialist

Refuel tactical vehicles and helicopters. Transport fuel in tactical vehicles. Perform preventive maintenance checks on vehicles.

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