dwayne gordon
*** ***** ***** ***. *** ***, leesburg fl 34748
Practical Nurse
Objective: Seeking a position as a LPN in a healthcareenvironment.
Areas of knowledge and experience :
Tracheotomy care
Oxygen therapy
Head to Toe assessment
First Aid and Buddy Care
Intravenous fluids
Injections & Medication
NG, Gastric tube
Ostomy Care
wound care
urinalysis
culture and sensitivity
labor & Childbirth
Education,Certifications
Diploma in Practical Nursing, CenturaInstitute – September 2010
CPR, the American HeartAssociation
Undergraduate Clinical Training,Med-Surg (Wuesthoff); Pediatrics (Grandma’s House); Labor & Delivery(Wuesthoff); Gerontology (Conway lakes)
ProfessionalExperience
April2011-Present
Brookdale SeniorLiving
Assist in maintaining a physical, social andpsychological environment in the best interests of residents.
Assists in writing service plans based on resident needs.
Obtains and administer medication and treatments as prescribed by physician.
Documents and reviews medication and treatmentsheets for accuracy and compliance with physician orders
Monitor responses to treatment plans.
Possesses knowledge of medication interactions and notifies Resident CareCoordinator and Director of any occurrences.
Secures and corrects reconciliation of controlled substances during shift.
Assure cleanliness and organization of medicinesupply room and security of discontinued medicine.
September 2010 – May2011 ShepherdsHope (Volunteer)
Graduate Nurse
Check vital signs, perform assessments,coordinate triage, and provide assistance with discharge referrals
August 2002 - August2008 U.S. AirForce
Crew Chief, BaseSupport Technician
Aircraft Maintenance, general aircraft servicing includingcomponent installation, trouble-shooting, safety checks and inspection, Dataentry, placing orders, coordination of deliveries, writing daily shift reports,receiving inbound customer calls.
September 2000-July2002 Fairlawn Nursing Home, Leominster, MA
Certified NursingAssistant
Aid in the care of elderly patients. Monitor patients atregular intervals and report any changes. Collecting samples for testing,Assist patients with walking, hygiene, exiting and returning to bed. Preparepatients prior to procedures by taking vital signs and charting. Work withmentally challenged adults that have psychiatric issues.
References available upon request