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Dawn Burns

Adairsville

Summary

Organized Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills while working collaboratively with healthcare teams. Seeking a position that will utilize my skills and allow growth within the company.


Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
09.2021 - Current
  • Answer incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Administer medications and injections to patients.
  • Assist with diagnostic tests, treatments, and procedures, ensuring patient safety.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in electronic health systems, ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Adaptable and proficient in learning new tasks quickly and efficiently.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harbin Clinic Pediatric
08.2018 - Current
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
  • Helped pediatric patients understand and feel at ease with vaccines, tests and minor procedures.
  • Contacted patients with lab results and relayed physician directions or scheduled appointments to resolve.
  • Implemented accurate and timely documentation in electronic client medical records.
  • Reviewed immunization records and administered necessary immunizations.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summit Urgent Care
02.2017 - 07.2018
  • Provide care to patients of all ages from infant to elderly.
  • Accurately, efficiency and completely document all clinical patient care data on EMR.
  • Obtain blood samples by venipuncture.
  • IV hydration and monitor patient outcomes.
  • Instruct patients on proper discharge care.

Charge Nurse

Carrollton Manor
01.2017 - 03.2017
  • Patient Assessments.
  • Administration and documentation of prescribed medication, treatments and therapies.
  • Communication with other members of the residents' multi-disciplinary team.
  • Coordination of care.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Correct Health- Floyd County Jail
10.2016 - 12.2016
  • Complete Shift Assessments on all inmates in the infirmary, Vital Signs/Treatments/Medications.
  • Assist Charge Nurse with sick call, treatments, wound care and lab draws.
  • Perform accu checks, administer insulin and documentation.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Rome, GA

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

West Georgia Technical College
Newnan, GA
08.2016

Skills

  • Multi-tasking and prioritization
  • Interpersonal communication
  • EMR System
  • Time management
  • Teamwork
  • Responsible and dependable
  • Trustworthy

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Atlanta Allergy & Asthma
09.2021 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Harbin Clinic Pediatric
08.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Summit Urgent Care
02.2017 - 07.2018

Charge Nurse

Carrollton Manor
01.2017 - 03.2017

Licensed Practical Nurse

Correct Health- Floyd County Jail
10.2016 - 12.2016

Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing

West Georgia Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing

Georgia Northwestern Technical College
Dawn Burns