Lisa Wood

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Terre Haute, IN ***07

Dear Human Resource Representative,

I have been an LPN since 1993. I am a very hardworking LPN. I do volunteer work in the community and have returned to college. I am in my fourth year of college at Indiana State University. I am looking for an employer that will be able to use the knowledge I have gained from my Psychology major courses.

I have experience in supervising units, and as a Care Plan Coordinator. I have used my care plan knowledge to prevent some of my previous employers from fines due to care plan issues. I have worked as a Unit Manager in one facility that was getting an F score by State prior to my hiring and after only 3 weeks I was able to bring the unit to a C rating.

I am a highly skilled nurse that gives 100% with the main goal of meeting the needs of the Residents/ Client to the best of my abilities. I would be an asset to any health/mental care facility due to I always try to do what is best for my employer and for those that I am entrusted to provide care for.

I hope to hear from you soon so we can further discuss other skills I have which pertain to working within your facility. Thank you for taking time to view my resume.

Lisa M. Wood LPN

Lisa M. Wood

1659 Second Avenue

Terre Haute, IN 47807

Phone: 812-***-****

E-Mail: yyiqb7@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Hard working and caring Licensed Practical Nurse with 15+ years

experience working with individuals requiring various health care

needs. Have an educational background in Psychology.

Core Qualifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse in Indiana

• Care Plan creation and implementation

• Strong clinical judgment

• Resident and family focused

• Experienced with providing quality resident care

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• 3 years College education in Psychology

Experience

2011to 2012 Springhill Village

Terre Haute, IN

LPN, Charge Nurse

• Passed medication to 14-20 Residents on various units per shift.

• Performed assessments of residents, treatment of wounds at various stages, and documented all elements of nursing assessments.

• Admissions and discharges of residents.

• Resident and family teaching.

• Monitored CNAs and QMAs, assuring proper performance of resident care.

• Prepare and administer medication s by: oral, sublingual, intramuscularly, subcutaneous, topical, dermal, and inhalation routes.

• Insert and discontinue peripheral IV lines.

• Monitor and then record intake and output.

• Perform various diagnostic procedures, such as blood draws and obtaining urine specimens.

• Operating and maintaining a wound vac machine and dressing.

• Surgical wound care using a sterile and aseptic technique.

• Obtaining and transcribing orders from physicians and nurse practitioners.

• Notification of Physicians and request of services to maintain needs of the residents.

• Performed IV, respiratory, physical and occupational therapies as ordered.

2005 to 2008 Meadows Manor North

Terre Haute, IN

LPN, Interim Care Plan Coordinator, Float Staff Nurse

• Passed medication to 20-25 residents on various halls per shift.

• Developed care plans, including assessments, evaluations, and nursing diagnoses.

• Performed assessments of residents, treatment of wounds at various stages, and documented all elements of nursing assessments.

• Admissions and discharges of residents.

• Resident and family teaching.

• Monitored CNAs and QMAs, assuring proper performance of resident care.

• Prepare and administer medication s by: oral, sublingual, intramuscularly, subcutaneous, topical, dermal, and inhalation routes.

• Insert and discontinue peripheral IV lines.

• Monitor and then record intake and output.

• Perform various diagnostic procedures, such as blood draws and obtaining urine specimens.

• Operating and maintaining a wound vac machine and dressing.

• Surgical wound care using a sterile and aseptic technique.

• Obtaining and transcribing orders from physicians and nurse practitioners.

• Notification of Physicians and request of services to maintain needs of the residents.

• Performed IV, respiratory, physical and occupational therapies as ordered.

• Took on Care Plan Coordinator role after facility had issues with compliance. Able to get whole facilities care plans compliant.

2005 to 2006 ACME Health Services

LPN, Agency Nurse

• Worked in prisons and nursing homes performing nursing care.

• Assessment, care and treatment as needed to inmate population.

• Passed medication to inmates and residents at facilities.

• Monitored inmates during cleaning activities in health center.

• Attained and transcribed medical information from physicians.

• Documented details of nursing care given.

• Performed blood draws as needed for various testing on residents and inmates.

2004-2005 Hickory Creek at Sunset

LPN, Staff Nurse

• Assessment, care and treatment as needed to maintain mostly geriatric population at facility.

• Obtained and performed labs as indicated.

• Coordinated with physicians concerning implementation of medication and treatment plans.

• Supervised CNAs during shift to ensure excellent care of residents.

• Passed medication to 30-50 residents 2-3 times per 12 hour shift.

2003-2005 Harborside Healthcare Indianapolis

LPN, Skilled Unit Nurse

• Monitored residents and documentation of nursing assessment.

• Admissions and discharges.

• Medication distribution to residents.

• Communication with physicians as needed to maintain resident health care.

• Supervision of CNAs and QMAs working on unit.

• Performed duties as needed to maintain excellent care of residents.

2001-2003 Plainfield Healthcare Center

LPN, Skilled Unit Nurse

• Performed advanced nursing care on skilled unit.

• Admissions and discharges of residents.

• Performed resident and family teaching.

• Notified physicians and other services as required to maintain excellent care of the residents.

• IV, respiratory, physical and occupational therapies as ordered.

• Documentation of observations of resident’s medical care as indicated.

• Assist staff as needed.

• Assist residents as indicated.

2000-2001 Hoosier Village

LPN, Skilled Care Nurse

• Assessment and documentation of resident’s health changes.

• Skin care assessments.

• Administration of oral, respiratory, topical, and other forms of medication.

• Communicated instructions to residents and family members.

• Assist residents as needed.

• Assist the residential inhabitants outside the health center in case of emergencies.

1998-2000 Wellington Manor

LPN, Nurse Preceptor, Skilled Care Nurse, Alzheimer’s Unit Nurse

• Assessment of mental status in connection to dementia.

• Effective communication with residents with various mental disabilities.

• Prevented huge non -compliance fine by redoing the entire facilities care plans.

• Orientated LPNs, RNs and QMAs that were hired at the facility to working on the units as nurses.

• Supervised CNAs and QMAs.

1997-1998 Manor Care North

LPN, Unit Manager

• Unit Manager over skilled care unit that had an “F” from State before I was hired.

• Able to get the skilled unit to “C” level in 3 weeks resulting in the facility not getting closed.

• Implemented ways to get staff on unit working together.

• Ensured all nursing staff on unit provided quality care to residents.

1996-1997 Westminster Village North

LPN, Staff Coordinator/Charge Nurse

• Supervised the nursing staff during Evening Shift.

• Charge Nurse over unit assuring quality resident care.

• Working out conflict between staff members.

• Setting up schedules for unit.

• Responding to emergency calls outside the health center from the individuals living in the houses and apartments.

• Making sure all residents’ needs were met throughout the facility.

1996-1996 Plainfield Correctional Facility

LPN, Dialysis

• Worked in male prison doing dialysis on inmates.

• Setting up kits for dialysis runs.

• Passed medication to 70-100 inmates 2-3 times per day.

• Worked in the Infirmary area as needed assessing inmates and documenting health complaints.

• Assessing health complaints and initiating medication as needed.

• Notifying the physician of inmate’s health complaints.

• Doing body searches for contraband on inmates.

1995-1996 Meadows Manor East

LPN, Skilled Unit Nurse

• Meeting resident’s health care needs as indicated.

• Supervising CNAs and QMAs during shift.

• Assisting residents and staff as needed.

1992-1995 Royal Oaks Health Care Center

QMA, GPN, LPN, Skilled Unit Nurse

• Started working as a QMA at facility.

• Was introduced to the technique of licensed skilled nursing.

• Starting IV’s and infusion of fluids.

• Tracheotomy care.

• Foley Catheter insertion and care.

• NG tube insertion and care.

• Tuberculosis testing.

• Glucose monitoring.

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Education

Indiana State University

Terre Haute, IN

Psychology

• GPA: 2 .8-3.57

• Completed 118 out of 124 hours toward BS degree in Psychology.

• I have had the following Psychology courses: Environmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Physiology Psychology, Introduction to Psychology, Learning Psychology, Perception Psychology, Abnormal Psychology, Psychology, Psychology of Women, Industrial Psychology (Human Resource Management), and Behavioral Psychology.

Ivy Tech Community College

Terre Haute, IN

Practical Nursing

• GPA: 2.5-3.0

• Completed all course requirements 1992-1993.

• Earned Technical Certificate in Practical Nursing.

Certifications

• Licensed Practical Nurse- active

• CPR

• Qualified Medication Assistant

• Certified Nursing Assistant

Community Involvement

• Take Back The Night (2010)

• Volunteer, Big Brothers and Big Sisters (2009)

• Volunteer, United Way (2009)

• Volunteer, United Heart Association (2008)

• Volunteer, Candy Striper (1984-1986)

• Greencastle Chamber Orchestra (1987)

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Keywords

LPN IN, IV therapy, assessment, care plans, passing medications, blood draws, compliance, hard working, psychology, respiratory therapy, g-tube insertion and care

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