LPN
Resume:
Laurie Walls
P.O. Box ****
Van Buren, AR. *****
Phone 870-***-****
*****.******@*****.***
Professional Summary
Professionally trained LPN with 8 years experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent compassionate care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs.
Licenses
Licensed Practical Nurse in State of Arkansas License Number L42818
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Skill Highlights
ER and Medsurg experience Correctional experience
Strong clinical judgment Wound cleaning/care
Intravenous Therapy Addiction
Chest pain Management Prioritizing/managing deadlines
Patient/family focused Clinical experience
Patient evaluation/intervention Psych and mental health
Professional Experience
September 2007 Mississippi County Sheriffs Dept
To July 2012 Luxora, AR
Simultaneously served as lead healthcare provider and office manager of Mississippi County Sheriffs Department Medical Unit.
Performed all tasks with a patient centered focus.
Processed monthly reports for department performance.
Liaised between patients and physician to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
Delivered high quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low income detainee community.
Performed weekly inventory and maintained office and medical supplies.
Conducted mandated health screenings, physicals and TB testing of all detainees and ensured external follow up where required.
Trained employees in medical protocol.
Annual employee TB testing and documentation of employee health records.
March 2006 South Mississippi County Regional Medical
To July 2012 Osceola, AR
Provided quality compassionate nursing care for patients in ER/Medsurg Departments.
Partnered with a team of Registered Nurses and Licensed Practical Nurses to ensure the highest quality of care for all patients.
Rapid assessment and stabilization of all patients.
Continuous patient cardiac monitoring.
Provide emotional support to patients and family.
Collaborate interdepartmental patient care.
Assist physician with procedures.
Sept 2004 Osceola Healthcare
To March 2006 Osceola, AR
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with residents policies and procedures.
Provide wound care and maintain records of resident treatment regimen.
Performed weekly skin audits and documentation of wound progression/improvement.
Delegate and oversee certified nursing assistants in caring for residents.
Assist residents with daily functions.
Provided emotional support to residents and his/her family.
Administer medications prn as float medication/charge nurse.
June 2004 East Arkansas Family Health
To Sept 2004 West Memphis, AR
Provided clinical nursing to a diversity of patients.
Triage and assessment of patients.
Assisted physician with procedures
Assisted low-income/indigent patients in acquiring medications from patient assistance program at low to no cost.
Maintained patient charts and confidential files, ensuring HIPAA compliance.
Education
2011 Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR.
A.A.S. Nursing
Prerequisite Courses
Beginning Fall Semester 2011, I have been working towards earning my A.A.S in Nursing. While working fulltime as an LPN, I have completed 22 hours of prerequisites. I plan to continue to pursue required prerequisites for entry into the LPN/RN transition program.
2004 Arkansas Northeastern College
Blytheville, AR
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nursing Degree
Completed Licensed Practical Nursing degree, graduating with a 3.48 GPA.
References
Erika Mcclain
840 West Semmes
Osceola, AR 72370
April Franks
P.O. Box 33
Luxora, AR 72358
Luther Whitfield
222 O.T. Williams
Osceola, AR 72370
Felicia Pierce
55 Jackson Street
Wilson, AR 72395
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