Chante Barbour

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Baltimore, MD 21216

zdcec6@r.postjobfree.com

540-***-****

Objective:

Dedicated and patient-focused Licensed Practical Nurse with specialized knowledge and skills to meet the health care needs of those in need. I am in pursuit of a nursing position within a well-established health care setting with advancements if possible.

Past Job History:

DaVita

Licensed Practical Nurse - Chronic

410-***-**** ( Genny Murray )

09/2009- Present

- Perform patient assessment of vital signs and all other parameters of ESRD patients, review dialysis orders, note general physical and mental condition of the patient through observations and interview, provide data to determine observations and interview, provide data to determine compliance to dietary or medication regimen; document observations.

- Provide chronic hemodialysis therapy according to the plan of care; recommend a dialysis plan for ultra-filtration; monitor patient's vital applicable to ESRD patients.

- Administer medications, fluid therapy and document activity appropriately.

- Administer appropriate drug dosages per physician order.

- Monitor status of vascular access, review lab work and patient assessments.

- Prepare dialysis water treatment system for use. Obtain machine cultures as requested.

- Attend team meetings, phone conferences, and quality improvement meetings, educational activities, and training as needed.

DaVita

CNA-DT

Baltimore, MD

410-***-**** ( Genny Murray )

- Initiate, monitor, and discontinue dialysis on a variety of patients with fistulas, grafts,

and vascular access, via the dialysis machine and using other ancillary equipment.

- Obtain vital signs and weights on a variety of patients and record and report the

results. Perform functions of medication administration for Heparin and Normal

Saline Solution. Perform selected treatments ( apply oxygen devices, observe oxygen

flow, observe I.V. flow and sites, etc. ) as delegated by the nurse and record and re-

port observations.

- Participate in CQI, in-services, staff meetings, patient care con-

ferences, and other facility meetings.

- Identify and apply basic observational, re-

cording, and reporting skills.

01/2004 - present

Independent Dialysis Foundation

CNA- DT

Baltimore, MD

410-***-**** ( Kathy Smith )

Duties were the same as above.

Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Nursing Center

GNA

Baltimore, MD

410-***-**** ( Marsha Noyes )

Duties were as follows:

- Assisting residents in active daily living activities.

- Taking vitals, recording intake and output.

- Minor grooming of resident, assisting in feedings as well as transferring from one place to another with assistance.

- Recording weights of residents whenever needed by floor managers.

Rutland Transitional Housing Program

Child Care Associate

Baltimore, MD

410-***-**** ( Erica King )

Duties were as follows:

- Provided all the necessary primary care for infants and independent and group activities for toddlers and older children.

- Helped children to develop self-esteem, curiosity, imagination, physical skills, and speech through games and exercises.

- Helped to educate children about health and nutrition by allowing the children to sometimes help with the preparation of breakfast and lunch.

Shan Inc.

Prep-Cook/ Order-Taker/ Cashier

Baltimore, MD.

(Syed Sharazi)

Duties were as follows:

- Prepared foods ( salads, meats, pastas ) for daily use.

- Answered phone and carry out orders.

- Light inventory ( placed supply orders ).

- Prepared pizzas, subs, etc.

- Assisted drivers with meal deliveries.

- Cashier ( included counting money/ driver's tickets after closing time )

2

The Chimes Medical Day Program

Behavior Technician ( one-on-one )

Baltimore, Md.

Duties were as follows:

- Assisted teacher in implementing classroom management and social skill training, including one-on-one student assistance when needed.

- Maintained accurate reports on students and their behavioral needs to assess each students improvement.

- Prepared charts and graphs as needed, completed and maintained time sheets daily.

- Periodically reported student progress to the behavior analyst.

Education

Sojourner Douglas College

Baltimore, MD

Practical Nursing Course

*Graduate/Licensed Practical Nurse

11-2007/6/2009

Baltimore City Community College

Baltimore, MD

Phlebotomy

Community College Of Baltimore County

Catonsville, Maryland

CNA/GNA

Harbor City High School

Baltimore, MD

GED

12/2007

Reference:

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