Experienced with patient care, clinical support, and emergency response. Utilizes effective communication and critical thinking skills to manage patient needs and coordinate with healthcare teams. Track record of maintaining patient safety and delivering compassionate care in diverse medical settings.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Neuro Nurse
Piedmont Henry
10.2024 - Current
Monitor and assess neurological status (e.g., Glasgow Coma Scale, pupil checks, monitor sensory function, perform NIH assessments, administer medications, seizure management and neurological conditions, assist with ADLs for patients with mobility or cognitive impairments, provide care to patients recovering from strokes, traumatic brain injuries, or spinal cord injuries
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Streamlined communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive understanding of care plans.
Increased quality of care by participating in ongoing professional development opportunities such as workshops, conferences, and online courses.
Consistently adhered to strict safety guidelines while administering medications or performing invasive procedures.
Remained calm during high-stress, critical situations, demonstrating sustained focus and problem-solving in real-time.
LPN Supervisor
Perdue HealthWorks
08.2020 - 09.2024
Assess, treats, evaluates, refers (if necessary), and follows up on occupational and non-occupational injuries and illnesses incurred by sick or injured associates
Supervises Wellness Center staff and function to ensure quality nursing practice, patient interaction and treatment and manages costs through strategic and tactical planning and growth
Assumes responsibility for professional development and continuing education and ensures that safe care is being rendered by staff and within the applicable state’s nursing scope of practice
Administers and maintains occupational health program consistent with company policies and procedures to include federal and state recordkeeping related to OSHA, workers’ compensation, etc
Achieves facility goals for management of worker’s compensation costs, recordable, lost and restricted time through case management
Manages Wellness Center areas of practice to include scheduled appointments, standard operating procedures, patients per hour, generic samples, budget & finance, etc
Oversees the daily workflow of the department to ensure efficiency and performance
Establishes and monitors systems to improve health of associates and dependents through direct provision of medical care, efficiently and appropriately delivered, e.g
Administers and oversees health maintenance and illness/injury prevention programs designed to educate employees on topics such as smoking, weight reduction, stress control, cancer screening, hypertension screening and control, and cholesterol levels
LPN
Medical Specialty Staffing
07.2014 - 08.2020
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
LPN
Carl Vinson VA Medical Center
09.2017 - 10.2019
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN
WASHINGTON STATE PRISON
10.2015 - 09.2017
Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' physical and emotional well-being to inform care decisions.
Optimized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively and provide consistent attention to multiple patients simultaneously.
Maintained a clean, safe, and infection-free environment for all patients in the facility.
Delivered high-quality wound care management, minimizing the risk of infection and promoting healing.
Administered medications accurately, adhering to strict protocols and safety guidelines.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
LPN Charge Nurse
Oconee Health and Rehabilitation
02.2015 - 12.2016
Medication administration
Venipuncture
Wound care
IV therapy
Peg tube/Tube feedings Admissions/Discharges Psychiatric and mental health Transcribe physician's orders Collect specimens
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams for optimized patient treatment plans and outcomes.
Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.