LPN, CHT, Safety Director

• Aug 2014 - Present

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Jun 2007 - Aug 2014

Provide and document direct nursing care of assigned patients under the supervision of a registered nurse or physician. -Assess patient/family needs -Head to toe assessments -Document data collected, medication administered and nursing care provided. -Draws/collects labs when needed. -Oversee and participate in day to day clinical care of terminal patients and their families. -Participate in the interpretation and evaluation process with a Registered Nurse to promote patient care. -Collaborate with Registered Nurse in implementation, evaluation and modification of patient plan of care based on collected data. -Participate in evening and weekend call rotation. -Patient advocate Show less

Certified Nurses Aide/Home Health Aide

• Jun 2004 - Jun 2007

Bathe, groom, shave, dress, and/or drape patients to prepare them for treatment, or examination. -Change linens. -Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves. -Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. -Turn and re-position bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Record vital signs, and report changes to professional staff. Bathe, groom, shave, dress, and/or drape patients to prepare them for treatment, or examination. -Change linens. -Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves. -Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. -Turn and re-position bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. Record vital signs, and report changes to professional staff.

Licensed Practical Nurse

• Dec 2006 - May 2007

Directs work of nursing assistants - Administers medication, injections, and routine treatments - Makes staff assignments - Assists in the evaluation of residents care - Accepts doctors orders for residents and notifies administrative supervisor of any significant change in residents condition - Assists with general health care of residents - Observes and records signs and symptoms of changes in residents condition or behavior - Inspects rooms Directs work of nursing assistants - Administers medication, injections, and routine treatments - Makes staff assignments - Assists in the evaluation of residents care - Accepts doctors orders for residents and notifies administrative supervisor of any significant change in residents condition - Assists with general health care of residents - Observes and records signs and symptoms of changes in residents condition or behavior - Inspects rooms

Certified Nurses Assistant/ Med-Tech

• Jul 1999 - Aug 2005

Answer patients call signals. -Assist patients with activities of daily living. -Bathe, groom, shave, dress. -Clean rooms and change linens. -Feed patients who are unable to feed themselves. -Prepare, serve, and collect food trays. -Provide patient care by supplying and emptying bed pans, applying dressings and supervising exercise routines. -Provide patients with help walking, exercising, and moving in and out of bed. -Transport patients to treatment units, using a wheelchair or stretcher. -Turn and re-position bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores. -Answer phones. -Collect specimens such as urine, feces, or sputum. -Deliver messages, documents and specimens. -Explain medical instructions to patients and family members. -Maintain inventory by storing, preparing, sterilizing, and issuing supplies such as dressing packs and treatment trays. -Observe patients conditions, measuring and recording food and liquid intake and output and vital signs, and report changes to professional staff. -Perform clerical duties such as processing documents and scheduling appointments. -Set up equipment such as oxygen Show less