Adrianne M. Griffin
St. Louis, Mo. 63147
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OBJECTIVE:
To secure a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a healthcare setting where I can grow and advance my nursing knowledge, experience, and career.
EXPERIENCE:
Oak Park Nursing Facility, Saint Louis, MO 03/2012-Present
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Resident Wound Care
• IV/ABT Therapy
• Act as patient advocate
• Perform fingerstick and administration of insulin
Parkwood Skilled Health and Rehab, Maryland Heights, MO 01/2012-03/2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Placed calls to physicians concerning change in status
• Performed chart audits
• Assisted in ADLs of residents
• Performed wound care
• Explained side effects and benefits of medications
• Administered medications
Hillside Manor Health and Rehab, St. Louis, MO 10/2011-01/2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Exceptional good communication and intrapersonal skills
• Prepared and administered IV fluids and antibiotics
• Operated and maintained a wound vac machine and dressings
• Performed infection control procedures
• Performed a functional assessment and physical exam
• Maintained the care and upkeep of artificial airways
Rosewood Care Center, St. Louis, MO 07/2009-08/2009
Certified Nurse Assistant
• Assisted residents with bathing and dressing
• Provided nursing care in accordance with resident care policy and procedure
• Monitored and recorded vital signs
• Ensured the safety and well-being of the residents in maintained
• Monitored input/output
Life Care Center of Bridgeton, Bridgeton, MO 09/2008-02/2009
Certified Nurse Assistant 11/2007-03/2008
• Provided employee training
• Reported to the charge nurse any change in status of resident
• Provided colostomy care
• Performed all job functions in a timely manner
• Provided routine care to the residents
• Performed computerized charting
West Count Care Center, Ballwin, MO 03/2008-09/2008
Certified Nurse Assistant
• Helped Residents with limited mobility to perform daily functions
• Made beds and changed linen as required
• Assisted in resident activities
• Transferred residents using proper lift equipment
Parc Provence, Creve Coeur, MO 06/2007-09/2007
Certified Nurse Assistant
• Trained for proper care of residents with Dementia and Alzheimer’s disease
• Maintained home environment for residents
• Assisted in memory care activities with residents and fellow employees
• Spent time with the residents and observed their physical, social, and psychological developments and reported the same
EDUCATION:
Applied Technology Services, St. Louis, MO 08/2010-08/2011
Licensed Practical Nurse Diploma (Valedictorian)
Daruby School, St. Louis, MO 09/2004-12/2004
Certified Nursing Assistance
North Count Technical High School, St. Louis, MO 09/1996-05/2000
General Studies Diploma
CERITICATIONS:
IV Therapy CPR/BLS