Licensed Practical Nurse

OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging and growth oriented position with a company that will allow use and development of my interpersonal, organizational, communication skills and experience to empower the increasing community of Health Care Providers. Continue education and training to insure current and future success in my chosen field of Nursing.

PROFILE

Dedicated, ambitious health care professional with over 10-year track record in the healthcare and human services industries. Versatile and adaptable with strong presentation skills, particularly adept at establishing rapport with clients/patients. Excellent communicator with astute leadership sensibilities. A highly motivated and organized individual who performs appointed tasks in a superior and timely manner, both independently and in tandem with others. .

EDUCATION

TOWSON UNIVERSITY, Towson. Maryland

RN – Presently in training for.

BAYVIEW FRANCIS SCOTT, Baltimore, Maryland, 1987

LPN - NURSING CERTIFICATE, 1987

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING INCLUDE:

 Medical Terminology  Medical Coding  Ethics  Bioethics  Medical Law  Certificates of Completion - Baltimore City Health Department MIS  CPR Certified (current)

 HIV Counseling Skills - Level I, 1992 and 1995

 Family Violence Assistance Program, Domestic Violence Training, 1997

AREAS OF STRENGTH, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

 Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and codes

 Ability to interact well with medical directors, physician advisors, providers/practitioners; establish and maintain relationship with all levels of management and personnel, other departments and agencies.

 Ability to perform in adverse and highly emotional circumstances.

 Flexible, versatile and easily adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities.

 Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills, exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

 Computer and software skills include: MSOFFICE (Word/WordPerfect, Outlook, Access, EXCEL), MSWINDOWS, INTERNET, and JMS (Jail Management System),

 National Recognition for Highest Compliance Rates; John Hopkins Infectious Diseases.

OBJECTIVE To obtain a challenging and growth oriented position with a company that will allow use and development of my interpersonal, organizational, communication skills and experience to empower the increasing community of Health Care Providers. Continue education and training to insure current and future success in my chosen field of Nursing.

PROFILE

Dedicated, ambitious health care professional with over 10-year track record in the healthcare and human services industries. Versatile and adaptable with strong presentation skills, particularly adept at establishing rapport with clients/patients. Excellent communicator with astute leadership sensibilities. A highly motivated and organized individual who performs appointed tasks in a superior and timely manner, both independently and in tandem with others. .

EDUCATION

TOWSON UNIVERSITY, Towson. Maryland

RN – Presently in training for.

BAYVIEW FRANCIS SCOTT, Baltimore, Maryland, 1987

LPN - NURSING CERTIFICATE, 1987

OTHER CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAINING INCLUDE:

 Medical Terminology  Medical Coding  Ethics  Bioethics  Medical Law  Certificates of Completion - Baltimore City Health Department MIS  CPR Certified (current)

 HIV Counseling Skills - Level I, 1992 and 1995

 Family Violence Assistance Program, Domestic Violence Training, 1997

AREAS OF STRENGTH, ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS

 Thorough knowledge of medical terminology and codes

 Ability to interact well with medical directors, physician advisors, providers/practitioners; establish and maintain relationship with all levels of management and personnel, other departments and agencies.

 Ability to perform in adverse and highly emotional circumstances.

 Flexible, versatile and easily adaptable to new concepts and responsibilities.

 Excellent communicator with strong presentation skills, exceptional interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills

 Computer and software skills include: MSOFFICE (Word/WordPerfect, Outlook, Access, EXCEL), MSWINDOWS, INTERNET, and JMS (Jail Management System),

 National Recognition for Highest Compliance Rates; John Hopkins Infectious Diseases.

SPECIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

 Conduct health and physician screenings including: blood pressure, temperature, height and weight; and blood glucose levels; Utilize JMS communication control to generate crystal reports for screen data.

 Administer Medication; collect, compile/chart and maintain relevant patient information and records

 Perform substance use analysis and abuse counseling; track and maintain documentation for use/abuse of non-prescription drugs, alcoholic beverage consumption, and tobacco products.

 Extensive experience in the areas of:  Bedside / Dedication Nursing  Triage Nursing  Wound Care / Treatment, includes:

 Infection control  Phlebotomist IV maintenance HIV counseling/testing  EKG OB / GYN Copular.

 Research. Administer chemoprophylaxis for TB patients and TB infection. Administer PPD and reading

 Provide training and health education activities for: Healthier Lifestyles, Diets, Exercise, Stress Reduction and Adherence to Medical Regime; Provide outreach services.

 Performs variety of referral services to outside sources for healthcare doctor, for inmates for medical housing, general population or schedule physician appointment.

 Comprehensive of spoken and written Spanish

QUALIFYING PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

 CONMED INCORPORATED - TOWSON DETENTION CENTER; Towson, Maryland

 INTAKE/PROCESSING NURSE

 HEALTHCARE FOR THE HOMELESS - Baltimore, Maryland

 BUPRENOPHINE COORDINATOR  PATIENT ADVOCATE  REFERRAL NURSE

 CORRECTIONAL MEDICAL SYSTEM (CMS); Baltimore Region  Baltimore, Maryland

 INFIRMARY NURSE

 DIVISION OF CORRECTION-Prison Health Services / National Capital; Baltimore City and Jessup, MD

 TRIAGE NURSE  BEDSIDE/DEDICATION NURSE

 JOHNS HOPKINS HOSPITAL - EASTERN CHEST CLINIC – INFECTUOUS DISEASE DEPARTMENT;

Baltimore, Maryland  RESEARCH COORDINATOR

 UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND HOSPITAL; Baltimore, Maryland

 SHOCK TRAUMA INTERMEDIATE UNIT - 4D,

 MOUNT WASHINGTON PEDIATRIC HOSPITAL; Baltimore, Maryland

 BEDSIDE NURSING  TREATMENT NURSE,

 VILLA ST. MICHAEL; Baltimore, Maryland

 WOUND CARE  TREATMENT NURSE

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