Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings, long term care settings, and psych facility settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Willow Ridge Nursing Home
01.2024 - Current
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
LPN
Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center
10.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
ER Technician
South Arkansas Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2024
Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and efficient care in a fast-paced emergency department setting.
Assisted medical professionals with diagnostic procedures, contributing to accurate diagnoses and appropriate treatment plans.
Maintained a clean and safe environment for patients, reducing the risk of infection and promoting overall wellbeing.
Streamlined communication between medical staff, enhancing collaboration and improving patient outcomes.
Expedited admissions process by gathering essential information from incoming patients, enabling prompt care delivery.
Participated in quality improvement initiatives to enhance overall care delivery within the emergency department.
Assisted with resuscitation, CPR, and emergency airway procedures.
Quickly responded to codes and cardiac monitor alarms.
Safely transported patients by wheelchair, stretcher, or bed to other units.
Worked with nurses to assess patients and prepare for tests and procedures.
Maintained clean and sanitary environment in emergency department to meet hygiene measures.
Grocery Manager
Brookshire Grocery
04.2017 - 01.2021
Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient inventory management and product rotation systems.
Streamlined store operations for more effective staff scheduling and task allocation.
Reduced employee turnover with effective training programs and supportive management practices.
Improved overall sales by identifying market trends and optimizing product selection.
Coordinated with other departments for smooth cross-functional collaboration, enhancing overall store performance.
Managed vendor relationships to ensure timely deliveries and consistent product quality.
Kept grocery team operations in strict compliance with workplace standards and food safety requirements to maintain optimal health protection.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Recruited, hired, and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University Tech
Camden, AR
07.2023
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
El Dorado, AR
05.2018
Skills
Vital signs monitoring
Diabetes management
Health Promotion
Nursing Ethics
Behavioral Health
Rehabilitation Nursing
Psychiatric Nursing
Emergency Response
Wound Care
Behavioral assessment
Mental Health Support
Vital signs
Patient Care
Patient relationship building
Geriatric Care
HIPAA Compliance
Care Planning
Effective Communication
Certification
CPR certified
BLS certified
Timeline
LPN
Willow Ridge Nursing Home
01.2024 - Current
LPN
Southeast Arkansas Human Development Center
10.2023 - Current
ER Technician
South Arkansas Regional Hospital
08.2021 - 02.2024
Grocery Manager
Brookshire Grocery
04.2017 - 01.2021
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Arkansas University Tech
High School Diploma -
El Dorado High School
CPR certified
BLS certified
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