Objective:
~To obtain a position where my related experience, proven accomplishments and proficiency will allow me the opportunity for personal and professional growth.
Qualifications:
~Licensed Practical Nurse with fourteen years experience in a wide variety of diverse environments including clinical, hospital unit, long term care, psychiatric and combat settings.
~Strong leadership and interpersonal skill with the ability to incorporate both in various situations.
~Fully qualified to deal with complex medical problems ranging from advanced burn care to Diabetic teaching.
~Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
~Proficient in administrative and medical office duties.
~Trained in multiple hospital computer systems, PowerPoint, Excel, and Word in clinical and hospital environments.
~Eleven years of active duty military experience.
Education:
~St. Phillips Community College~San Antonio, TX 2002-2003
~Practical Nurse Course~Ft. Sam Houston, TX 1995-1996
~Primary Leadership Development Course~Ft. Campbell, KY 1993
~Medical Specialist Course~Ft. Sam Houston, TX 1986
Relevant Experience:
~Cardiac Thoracic and Endvacular Therapies, Peoria IL
Precertification prior to scheduling tests or prescriptions
Obtain history and physical information
General medical office duties and clerical duties
Transcribe disposition forms from office visits
Triage phone calls from post surgical patients
Maintain and update medical records, input data into electronic medical records
~Pekin Manor, Pekin IL 2009-Nov 2010
Responsible for the care of up to 32 long term care residents and supervision of up to 8 CNAfs per shift.
Accountable for treatments, including dressing changes, foley care, wound staging and G tube care.
Some MDS experience.
Orientation of newly hired nurses, and CNAfs.
Charge nurse responsible for admissions, supervision of staff, transcribing
doctors orders and acting as liason to family members.
~Family Health Center of Pekin, Pekin IL 2005-2009
Accountable for telephone triage, scheduling and ordering medications for patients.
Manage referrals within the constraints of insurance companies.
Certified MiniMed Insulin Pump Trainer. Diabetes education; to include diet, meal planning, exercise, and insulin pump training.
Internet research and filing of Prescription Drug Plans for patient who couldnft afford medications.
Assist with minor surgical procedures, suture and staple removal, and dressing changes.
~Pekin Hospital, Pekin IL 2004-2005
Staff LPN for a 13 bed Skilled Nursing Facility.
Often worked in supervisory capacity, overseeing evening shift staff.
Responsible for IV and oral medication passes, dressing changes and overall
patient needs.
Worked closely with the Evening Shift Supervisor to maintain exceptional patient
care when short staffed.
~Intrepid HealthCare, San Antonio TX 1998-2003
Oncology, Medical/Surgical, Orthopedic, Neurology, Pediatric, Telemetry, Skilled Nursing and Renal experience.
Administration of IV and oral medications, dressing changes, management of patients receiving blood and blood products, and chemotherapy.
Able to adapt to many different aspects of patient care.
Management of dialysis patients.
Prepare patients for surgery and receive them post operatively.
~WellMed at Northern Hills, San Antonio TX 2001-2002
Supervisor for thirteen staff LPNfs and MAfs.
Maintained and updated personnel, OSHA and training files.
Ordered medications, supplies and durable medical equipment...
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