LVN

• May 2019 - Present

LVN

• Apr 2022 - Apr 2023

LVN

• Jul 2018 - Apr 2022

LVN

• Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

Licensed Practical Nurse

• 2016 - 2017

● Conducted patient assessments including obtaining medical/developmental history, taking vital signs, preparing patients for examinations, and administering immunizations while documenting information in Allscripts database for a private pediatric clinic ● Managed phone triage for pediatric patients and called in prescriptions; provided comprehensive patient care management and facilitated health/developmental education to patients and their families ● Performed laboratory procedures including CBC, urine, streptococcus, mononucleosis, and influenza analysis while using aseptic technique and standard precautions ● Assisted with the development of individualized plans of care including planning, implementing, and evaluating patient outcomes ● Trained and mentored new hires, nursing students and replacement LPN in patient care directives, clinical policies, and procedures Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse, Family Practice

• 2011 - 2016

● Performed direct patient care to pediatric and adult patients including conducting initial assessments, taking vital statistics and recording results in EPIC database for a family practice clinic● Assisted physicians with performing medical procedures and executed patient-centered focus while adhering to established standards of care● Reviewed patient records to ensure complete assessment of needs and ensured patient chart entries were accurate and completed in a timely matter● Served as resource to co-workers including staff mentoring, orientation, and coaching in unit specific operations and patient care activities Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse, Infectious Disease, HPSC Specialty Clinic

• 2007 - 2011

● Completed direct care for patients with infectious diseases such as Lyme disease, West Nile Virus, TB, MRSA, Wound infections and HIV/AIDS patients in the clinical setting; in addition to pulmonology/travel nursing● Assisted physician with Mohs Surgery and removal of skin cancers; educated patients on follow-up and after visit care plans● Obtained patient health history, took vitals and accurately documented procedures/treatment in patient records● Ordered, organized, and maintained sufficient inventory levels of clinical supplies and equipment Show less

Licensed Practical Nurse, Urgent Care

• 2004 - 2007

● Provided a broad spectrum of non-emergent care for minor illness and injuries in the urgent care setting● Developed, coordinated, and implemented the patient plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team; administered medications under physician/provider orders● Determined priorities of patient care based on essential patient needs and responded to changes in a patient's status and need for care

Licensed Practical Nurse, Substance Abuse Residential Facility

• 2006 - 2007

● Assessed the physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients; assisted with planning individual treatment programs, care plans, and facilitated patient education/relapse prevention ● Interviewed patients, documented medical history, updated patient charts, and coordinated behavioral health services for patients ● Observed, recorded, and reported patient conditions and reactions to medication, treatment, and detoxification to physicians ● Secured follow-up care and community resources for discharged patients needing long-term behavioral health case management Show less