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Nursing Transition
License Practical Nurse REHAB NURSE
Provided professional care to patients, delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods at the highest standards of excellence
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients physical condition, administered approved medication, and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards.
- Supervised and assessed vital changes in patients and conditions by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.
- Documented and recorded patient health status and nursing care
- Participated in inter-disciplinary nursing team meetings to improve policies and procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.
- Utilize PC to enter and retrieve patient data, EMR
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years at this job
Licensed Practical Nursing
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provide quality patient care in a long term care setting, utilizing excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Evaluated patient needs, administered medications and perform nursing procedures as ordered.
- Collected data, reported abnormal findings to physicians, and documented findings accordingly via an electronic medical record.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team and provided input on patient's plan of care.
- Orient and mentored new nurses
- Involved in task forces to identify best nursing practices to improve daily nursing processes.
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Licensed Practical Nurse Internship
Provided daily resident care in accordance with the nursing procedures manual and as instructed by Charge Nurse RN/LPN.
- Cooperated with various resident services when providing nursing services to ensure that the resident's total plan of care is maintained.
- Provided for assigned residents' activities of daily living including personal hygiene, elimination, comfort and safety, ambulation, and nutrition/hydration.
- Assisted with the care of the dying resident and provides post-mortem care as instructed.
- Assisted with the application of nursing treatments as required.
- Created and maintained an atmosphere of warmth and personal interest, as well as a calm environment throughout the unit.
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High School Diploma
Practical Nurse
Specialized in end of life care. Involved and educated both family and patient of hospice philosophy and provided an environment where loved ones can pass away peacefully and with dignity.
- Prepared and administered appropriate medications orally and subcutaneously for comfort measures in the dying process.
- Also utilized non-pharmaceutical interventions per patient's care plan if medicinal interventions were refused by patient or family.
- Provided wound care, Foley care, and tracheostomy care.
- Performed PleuroVac care, rectal tube care, and biliary drain care.
- Provided support and comfort to patient, family, and friends during this emotional time.
- Collaborated with the health care team of a Physician, RN, CNA, Pharmacist, Social Worker, Volunteer Coordinator, and Spiritual Care Advisor to ensure the best care for end of life.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsible for the case management and investigation of employee compensation Cases, re-entry to work cases, case audits, medical evaluation, and plant audits
- Organized and implemented several safe practice programs, designed health screening forms, taught safety training classes, certified employees for CPR First Aid &AED certifications
- Responsible for occupational health injuries and illnesses
- Educated and instructed employees on health and prevention of accidents
- Designed training programs and immediate interventions to reduce employee time away from work
- Review and prepare all records and documentation
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months at this job
High School Diploma
Associate of Science
Licensed Practical Nurse (prn)
Delivered comprehensive geriatric nursing care to patients. (30+ bed district)
- Reviewed physician needs & transcribed physician notes
- Assessed vital changes in patients' condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.
- Experience in the administration of IV Fluids and approved medications
- Documented and recorded patients' health status and nursing care
- Arranged Medicare coordination
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year at this job
Nursing
License Practical Nurse
Monitor patient's safety, work with them as a team, also taught them about medication regiment and also observed, noted and reported effects of medications
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans. Administer medications via G-tube, set doctors appointments. Transcribe doctors prescriptions encourage hydration.
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels. Also obtained vital signs and helped in the transportation of patients fro schools to health care facilities.
- Teach patients about medication regiments and observe, note and reported effects of medications. Also monitored patient's safety; work effectively as a team in mental health patient setting
- Provide treatments as ordered by the patients doctor, no limited to pain management, handing out medications and observing for side effects.
- Encourage a positive working environment
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years at this job
Certificate
Licensed Practical Nurse
Served as a Team Leader at Assisted Living Facilities, while supervising a staff of up to 6 CNA's at a time, while providing outstanding customer care and service for up to 20 patients.
- Administered skilled nursing care as ordered on the Medical Plan of Treatment and Nursing Care Plan.
- Administered medications and treatments prescribed by the physician.
- Educates patients and significant others regarding the patient's illness, procedures, treatments, including self-care, prevention, and health maintenance.
- Records information accurately, legibly, and concisely following the current Medical Plan of Treatment.
- Keep supervisor and staff advised of changes in patient's condition.
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients' physical condition, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards.
- Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms, and test results.
- Documented and recorded patients' physical or psychosocial condition status and nursing care.
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years at this job
Technology
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Liaised between patients and physician to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans.
- Obtained PT/INR finger stick results and reported to physician.
- Scheduling examinations and tests for patients in office and with other members of the multidisciplinary team.
- Assessed need for, ordered, and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Performed urine drug screening for multiple employers.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
year at this job
Nursing
Associate of Science
Licensed Practical Nurse
Delivered comprehensive nursing care to 30 residents at a skilled nursing facility
- Managed medication rounds, verify physician orders, provided wound care
- Quickly and accurately assessed patient condition, make sound judgments regarding need for advanced medical attention
- Work as part of a healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care, and implement interventions
Candidate Info
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months at this job
Associate of Arts
Education And License
Licensed Practical Nurse
Performed initial physical and developmental assessments of patients. Reviewed medical records
prior to patient visits.
- Assisted in physical examinations, including taking and recording temperature, pulse, respiration, and blood pressure. Collected specimens for laboratory analyses.
- Administered medications and treatments per physicians' order and monitored patients' needs.
- Provided information on medications. Processed patients' messages and responded in timely
- Ensured patients and families understood medical recommendations.
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month at this job
Medical Assisting
Licensed Practical Nurse
Served as floor nurse for residents with psychiatric disorders and various medical diagnoses.
- Administered medications, Diabetic Care
- Monitored behaviors, recorded monthly observation summaries
- Provided wound and respiratory treatments
- Provided behavioral and emotional support
- Educated residents on hygiene, medication and group attendance compliance
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years at this job
High School Diploma
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Liaised with physicians and administered medication and/or treatments as prescribed.
- Recorded vitals daily for physician and nurse sick calls.
- Assessed and the physical health of adults (18 to 64 years), and geriatrics (65+)
- Performed routine procedures such as venipuncture, using tube vaccutainer and butterfly syringes.
- Monitored and reordered stocks of medication and medical supplies
- Worked with a variety of health care professionals and security officers in a correctional environment.
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years at this job
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided nursing care to patients in a locked, controlled, and secure setting.
- Worked closely with physicians, and other medical personnel dealing with HIV/AIDS, and psychiatric patients.
- Maintained strict patient confidentiality.
- Observed patients and reported adverse reactions to medications and treatments to medical personnel in charge.
- Assisted with health screenings, triage, treatments, and medication passes to inmates.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Practical Nursing
Developmental Services Worker
Nursing
Registered Practical Nurse
Worked primarily in Complex Care, with assignments in Palliative Care and Transitional Care units
- Worked with the interdisciplinary team to meet the patients' goals; improve the patients' physical and functional status to an optimum level with a focus on maximizing wellness and independence
- Practiced to full scope; additional skills acquired in ventilation and deep suctioning, VAC dressings, IM injections and IV
- Performed treatments as ordered and initiated and assisted with CPR as required
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Performed tracheostomy care for patients with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
- Monitored ventilator and other oxygen equipment to ensure accurate settings and use to maintain health of patients
- Administered all medications through gastrostomy tubes
- Monitored vital signs and assisted with repositioning hourly
- Managed budget and incoming/outgoing monies
- Cared for children of variety of ages and mental capacities
- Planned healthy meals and monitored for allergic reactions as necessary
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months at this job
Practical Nursing
Therapeutic Communication
Licensed Practical Nurse
Performed head -to-toe assessments, Performed audits on MARS each month, made sure physicians orders were current with all orders.
- Checked placement and administered intermittent feedings through PEG tubes
- Tracheostomy care, suctioning, cleaning and maintaining airway.
- Measured intake and output
- Assisted patients with activities and daily living
- Documented on patient care ( traditional and electronic)
- Oral suctioning, Oxygen therapy and treatments, Colostomy Care, Wound Care.
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years at this job
Department Of Nursing
Department Of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assisted residents with medication and treatment regimens, bathing, dressing, hygiene and grooming in accordance with care plan
- Obtained specimens, weights, and vital signs on all residents
- Assisted RN in developing resident care plans
- Obtained and carried out orders from CNP/MD
- Developed and maintained trusting relationships with residents and their families
- Promoted residents to maintain independence
- Maintained a homelike environment for residents
- Promoted a safe working environment for both residents and personal well-being by following all policies, procedures and care plan as outlined
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years at this job
Practical Nursing
Emergency Department - Licensed Practical Nurse
Collaborated with other ER professionals to ensure effective patient care delivery- identified patient's condition and address nursing care
- Performed nursing task that include drawing blood, IV insertion, wound care, medication administration and treatments
- Assembled and used equipment such as insertion of catheters, tracheostomy care, intravenous and oxygen therapy, application of dressings and splints
- Assisted health care providers with examinations, treatments, special test and routine procedures
- Practiced safely, environmental and infection control methods
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months at this job
Nursing Program
Medical
Licensed Practical Nurse
Met the nursing rehabilitation needs of each resident
- Maintained current resident care plan under the nurse's care
- Followed physician orders, assisted with complete nursing care, treatments, dressings care
- Transcribed physician orders promptly and accurately, reviewed resident records daily to assure accuracy and completeness
- Documented comprehensive and completed nursing notes, reported any unusual or significant findings and contacted physician when necessary
- Administered medications according to procedure, maintained an accurate and safe control of all drugs
- Demonstrated leadership skills, contributed to and promoted positive residents and family relations.
- Tracheostomy, and tube-site care, Foley catheterization care
- Complied with facility privacy practices policies, procedures and protected residents individual health information, and contributed to effective communication and pleasant working conditions
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year at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse (lpn)
Record the administration of medication of the resident's medication sheet at the time the medication is given
- Makes daily resident rounds to interview physical and emotional status and to implement any required nursing interventions
- Responds to residents and family concerns and ensures that each concern is documented and a resolution is initiated or communicated to appropriate staff
- Obtains reports from nurse he or she is relieving provides report to nurse coming on duty and keeps the director informed about the status of residents and related matters
- Monitor residents who self-administer medication and reports deviation from the plan of care to the licensed or registered nurse
- Takes and records vital signs upon administration of medications when required
- Order and documents receipt of medications
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocate for persons with Intellectual as well as
Physical Disabilities
- Provided all direct care as assigned to client
- Completed documentation of patient progress
- Developed, implemented, and modified care plans
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Administered prescribed medications per physician's orders.
- • Observed patients, charted and reported changes in conditions and took necessary actions.
- • Provided basic patient care or treatments (temperature, blood pressure, height, weight, pulse and respirations).
- • Maintained patients' charts by updating medical histories, immunizations, and medical insurance.
- • Submitted reports or problems to supervisor as required.
- • Maintained safe and sanitized working areas.
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years in workforce
months at this job
Nursing Assistant Program
Nursing
Nursing Program
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided professional care to patients at the Long term Center - Delivered skilled nursing care in routine/stressful periods.
- Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients' physical condition, administered approved medications.
- Provided wound care and changing dressings as per Md. ordered.
- Documented and recorded patients' health status and nursing care.
- Report patients' status to registered nurses and physicians
- Monitored, assessed and provide Intravenous treatments, Injections- PPD, insulin and intramuscular.
- Administered nebulizer treatments and oxygen.
- Make daily rounds on assigned unit at least at beginning
- Examine and interview residents and listen to their concerns
- Distribute resident care assignments to direct care staff
- Provided and monitored G-tube feeding and bolus feeding
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year at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Take and document all patient history and vital signs, assist with examinations and/or treatments, and report all changes in patients' conditions.
- Administer all medications and document same on the Medication Administration Record in TechCare.
- Perform venipuncture and I.V. therapy as approved by supervisor.
- Collect samples, specimens, and cultures as requested per providers orders.
- Assist with daily triage/sick call, minor medical/surgical procedures, and transcribe all therapeutic orders generated by the provider.
- Initiate and document prescribed protocol treatment in compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Notify critical information to the next level of management that may have a negative impact on patient care.
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months at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Record patient medical history, vital statistics, and test results in medical records
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to patient community.
- Ordered and transcribed new medications from the Pharmacy
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
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Licensed Practical Nurse
Monitored heart rhythm patterns of patients on telemetry to detect pattern variances
- Reviews patient information to determine normal heart rhythm pattern
- Measured length and height of patients rhythm pattern on graphic tape readout
- Provided a variety of nursing care activities to patients under clinical supervision of RN
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months at this job
Gerontology
Healthcare Administration
Provider Certification Training (certified Manager - Hcbs)
Licensed Practical Nurse/nurse Visits
- Travel to and perform weekly nurse assessments in the clients home
- Assessed, monitored and documented client progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit
- Educated clients and their family members on medications, treatments and other medical conditions according to the care plan
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year at this job
Bachelor of Arts
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Reported changes in the inmate’s physical and emotional condition.
- Assist Physician in medical and surgical procedures.
- Established and maintained positive relationship with people in the corrections facility
- Collect patients’ medical history, mental health status and checked vital signs.
- Maintained aseptic techniques and infection control precautions as required.
- Cross Trained in an urgent care setting, medical observation unit, psych, intake and med pass.
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year at this job
Licensed Practical Nurse
sub-acute rehabilitation unit - demonstrated comprehensive geriatric nursing care to patients at a 196-bed resident facility
- Demonstrates safety, accuracy, and sound judgment when performing nursing cares within the scope of practice
- Managed test and lab results and used critical thinking to implement various standing orders
- Administer Lovenox, Heparin, and insulin injections to appropriate and alternating sites
- Extensive experience in treatment and wound healing equipment, such as wound vacuums
- Work effectively with physicians, patients, and healthcare individuals and groups to improve and maintain good health
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years in workforce
years at this job
Nursing
Medical Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gathered information from patients, including their health history.
- Performed pre-examinations, i.e., vital signs, EKG's, draw blood, obtain specimens, prep for procedures.
- Administered medication orally, intravenously & intramuscularly to pediatric, adult & geriatric patients.
- Maintained accurate records of the receipt, inventory, and dispensation of drugs and materials.
- Assisted doctors in providing sutures and minor outpatient surgical procedures.
- Performed first aid tasks, i.e., cleaning & medicating wounds, applying dressings and bandages, etc.
- Observed and recorded signs and symptoms of changes in patient's condition, behavior and reported adverse reactions to medications or treatments.
- Provided emotional support to stressed patients.
- Provided training and direction to nursing assistants or new personnel on protocol procedures and make staff assignments. Taught family members simple nursing tasks to care for a relative or teach patients about good health habits.
- Responsible for making appointments, keeping records, and performing other clerical duties.
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months at this job
Licensed Practical Nurse
oversee care of 40 geriatric patients through the direct supervision of four CNA's
- Dispense of medications, administer oxygen therapy, perform tracheotomy care, vital signs, wound care, nasopharyngeal and oral suctioning, intravenous therapy, and insertion of urinary catheters.
- Enforce regulations requiring the witnessed counting and charting of medication during change of shift
- Act as patient advocate; Liaise between patients and interdisciplinary care team to address problems requiring immediate or long term resolution
- Report changes in patients' conditions and other matters of concern requiring prompt attention
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years at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provided national continuous after hours phone triage service to patients
- Liaison among families, pharmacies, and DME companies
- Applied knowledge and skills in accordance with accepted standards of clinical practice to facilitate problem resolution and achieve individualized patient goals and outcomes.
- Provided aid and assistance for Quality Assurance
- Mastered EMRs (Homeworks, Consolo, Allscripts) and Smartsheets
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years at this job
GED
Health Information Management
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse
Served as a Licensed Practical Nurse on a 12 bed medical/surgical ward.
- Utilized a team approach while providing patient and family-centered care in accordance with professional, hospital, and section standards.
- Completed patient shift assessments and documentation as ordered which included physical assessments, dispensing and administering medication, vital signs, entering orders as prescribed by physician, and drawing/preparing lab samples for processing.
- Responsible for training and orienting new LPN's to medical/surgical ward.
- Assists in the accountability, tracking and maintenance of $1.2 million of medical equipment.
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year at this job
Certificate
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE (lpn)
Instrumental in providing exceptional day-to-day care of up to 60 residents in a long-term care setting.
- Supervise and delegate duties to Certified Nursing Aides.
- Confer with physicians, therapists, and other providers to develop and implement an individualized plan of care.
- Evaluate residents on a daily basis and report changes to physicians and/or Nurse Practitioners.
- Administer medications and treatments.
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years at this job
Licensed Practical Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Charge nurse of locked dementia unit (25 patients) under the direction of registered nurse
- Responsible for documentation on all elements of nursing assessment, treatments & medications
- Supervising nursing caregiver staff with guidance in patient care
- Hands-on patient care: personal care and assisting with feeding as needed
- Assisting with doctor visits, including making rounds and taking/filling orders
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years at this job
Education & Extension Board
Sociology
Licensed Practical Nurse (agency)
Collect blood specimens from patients at numerous wellness health fairs, patient homes and nursing homes
- Maintain inventory and assembly of equipment
- Administer patient in-take interviews, including health history
- Oversee testing of vital signs, blood glucose levels with the use of finger stick devices
- Manage labeling and storage of blood containers for subsequent processing
- Responsible for the entry of patient information into the patient database
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year at this job
Public Health
License Practical Nurse
Provides evidenced based, advocate driven, skilled, professional nursing care to approximately 15 to 25 patients and families on a 64 bed sub-acute unit as prescribed by physicians, which correlates with established nursing standards, which includes, disease management, wound care, infusion services, medication management, cardiac and post-operative care
- Serve as a charge nurse to facilitate clinical and administrative nursing operations, manage staffing, and maintain facility policies
- Effectively collaborates as a part of a multidisciplinary team which includes Registered Nurses, occupational and physical therapists, nutritionists, speech pathologists, and physicians to ensure the highest quality of care is delivered to patients
- Provides patient, family and staff education concerning disease processes, infection control practices, medical procedures, therapeutic regimes and interventions
- Responsible for coordinating patient transition services which includes establishing positive relationships and providing emotional support to families and patients, collaborating with hospice agencies and funeral homes, post mortem care, and symptom management
- Maintains a continuum of patient care which includes coordinating patient transfers, discharges, admissions, and managing scheduled appointments and procedures both in and outside of the facility
- Creates clear and thorough documentation with the use of the electronic health system, Point Click Care
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months at this job
Associate of Science
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provide best quality care to residents.
- Detailed Medicaid & Private pay resident charting
- Administer medications to resident as scheduled
- Call doctors, receive new orders, and write orders.
- Use comfort measures at end-stages of life.
- Administer highest quality of care for each resident within all guidelines of the LPN/LVN scope of practice.
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year at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Provide excellent client care for clients with multiple disease processes. Including but not limited to dementia, diabetes, cancers, paralysis etc. Assisted with personal hygiene, tube feedings, IV administrations, IV start/pull, medication administrations in a variety of settings including skilled care unit, Alzheimer's unit and Assisted living.
- Cared for 5-17 clients at a time; providing quality long term/rehab nursing care for adult to geriatric patients.
- Worked effectively with and interdisciplinary team, and delegated tasks to multiple staff
- Worked closely with doctors and nurse practitioners to provide efficient client care
- Provided care plans and ensuring that care is given as planned
- Perform total client assessments
- Experienced with current computer charting e-systems
- Attended multiple in-services on client care, IV and PICC line management
- Administered multiple oral and intramuscular and subcutaneous medications
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years at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Observes patients and reports adverse reactions to medication or treatment to medical personnel in charge
- Administers specified medication, orally or by subcutaneous or intramuscular injection, and notes time and amount on patients' charts
- Takes and records patients' vital signs.
- Records food and fluid intake and output
- Provide basic patient care and treatments, such as taking temperatures and blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, or performing catheterizations.
- Work as part of a health care team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
- Supervises and delegates nurses' aide's assignments.
- Evaluate nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other health-care team members as necessary.
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years at this job
High School Diploma
Health Science
Licensed Practical Nurse
Entered new patient profile and prescriptions into medication input software system
- Work closely with pharmacists and used input software to safely and accurately administer methadone
- Retrieved, counted and measure methadone
- Assess the correct identity, strength and purity of methadone
- Communicate with all patients and staff in a pleasant and professional manner
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months at this job
Licensed Practical Nursing Program
Licensed Practical Nurse
Responsible for the care of developmentally disabled patients and the supervision of CNAs
- Vital signs, administering of medications, assessing the condition of the patient
- Oxygen therapy, application of dressings
- Insertion of catheters, oral suctioning, intravenous therapy
- Communication with physicians, nursing staff and EMT personnel
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months at this job
High School Diploma
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Accurately obtains and records patient vital signs, assess patient status to determine appropriate care or treatment necessary for problem presented
- Administers medications orally, topically and through gastronomy tube
- Treat patients with tracheal tubes and provide oxygenation
- Performs functions in maintenance of proper nutrition and fluid balance such as assisting with meals, tube feeding, and assist in performing diagnostic procedures
- Provides therapeutic nursing care to patients in a long term care environment
- Fills out admission forms for new patients, noting down their medical history and taking their insurance details and all the pretreatment formalities
- Conducts laboratory tests and collecting specimen samples
- Provides proper wound care and apply or change dressings or bandages for patients
Candidate Info
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year at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Administer prescribed medications or start intravenous medications via PICC or peripheral IV
- Observe patients, charting and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Provide basic patient care or treatments, such as taking temperatures or blood pressures, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas or douches, rubbing with alcohol, massaging, or performing catheterizations.
- Measure and record patients' vital signs, such as height, weight, temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration.
- Collect samples, such as blood, urine, or sputum from patients, and perform routine laboratory tests on samples.
- Record food and fluid intake and output.
- Supervise nurses' aides or assistants.
- Make appointments, keep records, or perform other clerical duties in doctors' offices or clinics.
Candidate Info
years in workforce
years at this job
Medical Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse
Administer medications, treatments, dressings and other services according to physician's instructions.
- Render nursing care in private home.
- Observe evaluate and record symptoms
- Assist with bathing, dressing, cooking, homework and basic skills.
- Administer medication as deemed necessary.
- Daily log and documentation of client's behavior and personal growth.
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Licensed Practical Nursing
Recreation And Parks Administration With Emphasis
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Provide routine nursing care for residents in an assisted living facility.
- Supervise CNAs in carrying out activities of daily living for residents.
- Provide periodic emergency healthcare for residents and assisted physician during visits to facility.
- Chart reviews and coordinate residents visit with physicians and functions.
- Provided routine and periodic emergency care to residents in an assisted living facility.
- Supervised CNAs in carrying out activities of daily living for residents.
- Checked in medications and verified physician orders.
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years at this job
Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assess and manage the care of 24 residents including Alzheimer's patients, intermediate patients, and skilled nursing units
- Performs various nursing procedures such as passing medication, dressing changes, receiving doctor's orders, and daily charting
- Responsible for admitting and discharging patients to and from the nursing facility
- Responsible for supervising certified nursing assistants
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years at this job
Nursing
Firefighter
LPN (licensed Practical Nurse)
Work with the Primary Care Physician twice a week and other visiting doctors.
- Manage multiple patient cases.
- Administering medications as well as vaccines to adults and children.
- Clinical assessment of the patients health and overseeing the CNA's.
- Treatments that included wound care, respiratory treatments, Glucose testing, and documentation.
- Work with tracheotomy, gastrostomy, jejunostomy, and colostomy patients.
- Medical care for 40 patients daily.
- This position also includes being part of the Nutritional Therapeutic Review meetings, Behavior/Psychotropic Meetings, Home Life and Infection Control Meeting, Pharmacy Meetings and Administrative Meetings.
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