LVN Lead Nurse

• Apr 2017 - Present

LPN

• Jun 2015 - Jan 2016

Outpatient Ambulatory Care Clinic Float Nurse. Floated between Cardiology, Family Health Center and Family Medical Practice outpatient Ambulatory Clinics. · Administered immunizations by injection to both Pediatric and Adult patients. · Followed up with patients on lab results after provider has reviewed · Ordered patient care and clinical supplies · Performed PPD injections, Spirometry,Fasting Blood Sugar Checks with Glucometer, and EKGs as needed · Called for prior authorizations on medications when needed; refills medications according to the refill protocols · Prepared exam rooms between patients· · Responded to triage calls and messages pertaining to patient care in a timely manner based off of medical necessity and addresses walk-in patient concerns. · Escorted patients to the exam room, obtained patients' weight and vital signs, reviewing patients' medication list and referring physician information, proactively reviewing chronic/preventive services needed or overdue, providing patients with educational materials, and notifying provider when patient is ready for evaluation Show less

LPN

• Mar 2008 - Dec 2013

Sub acute Short term Rehabilitation Nurse *Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care. *Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. *Tested glucose and administered injections. *Performed wound care on 18 to 30 patients per shift. *Medication administration for 18 to 30 patients. *Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma. *Provided care and emotional support to patients and their family with strokes, head traumas, comas and intracranial hematomas Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse

• 2005 - Jan 2008

Staff Nurse: *Prepared and administered prescribed medication and controlled substances via oral, sublingual, intradermal, sub-Q, topical, and inhalation routes. *Utilized aseptic and clean techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing application. *Performed functional assessments and physical examinations for patients upon admission and discharge. *Delegated nursing assistants assignments ; charted shift events, and communicated with RN supervisor to ensure adequate coverage was maintained for the floor. *Established and maintained open lines of communications between healthcare team and patients *Monitored and recorded patient fluid and food intake and output. *Assured patient safety throughout shift. Assessed patients' reaction to medications. * Observed patients' skin for potential bed bed sores. *Helped residents with activities of daily living and encouraged appropriate self- care. *Handled the admissions and discharge activities of residents. Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Nov 2003 - Aug 2005

Staff nurse on a 22 specialty and urgent care facility. · Administered immunizations by injection to both Pediatric and Adult patients. · Followed up with patients on lab results after provider has reviewed · Ordered patient care and clinical supplies · Performed PPD injections, Spirometry, Fasting Blood Sugar Checks with Glucometer, and EKGs as needed · Called for prior authorizations on medications when needed; refills medications according to the refill protocols · Prepared exam rooms between patients· · Responded to triage calls and messages pertaining to patient care in a timely manner based off of medical necessity and addresses walk-in patient concerns. · Escorted patients to the exam room, obtained patients' weight and vital signs, reviewing patients' medication list and referring physician information, proactively reviewing chronic/preventive services needed or overdue, providing patients with educational materials, and notifying provider when patient is ready for evaluation Show less