BECKY PETERSON
Fitzgerald
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and documentation accuracy. Committed to improving patient outcomes and collaborating effectively within healthcare teams.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amin Surgical Center
Douglas, GA
12.2025 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Irwin County Hospital
710 N Irwin Ave
09.2011 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Assisted in patient education on health management and disease prevention strategies.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions promptly.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Irwin County Detention Center
Ocilla Ga
03.2011 - 09.2011
- Trained and mentored new nursing staff on protocols and best practices.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain safety standards within the facility.
- Streamlined documentation processes to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Irwin County Hospital
Ocilla Ga
08.2001 - 03.2011
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - LPN
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
Fitzgerald, GA12-2000
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School
Ocilla, GA05-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Patient care
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Documenting intake
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
Certification
BLS, ACLS, TNCC
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Amin Surgical Center
12.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Irwin County Hospital
09.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Irwin County Detention Center
03.2011 - 09.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Irwin County Hospital
08.2001 - 03.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse Certificate - LPN
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
High School Diploma -
Irwin County High School