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| Desired Industry: Healthcare |
SpiderID: 19103 |
| Desired Job Location: Alexandria, Virginia |
Date Posted: 2/17/2008 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 02/18/2008 |
| Desired Wage: 49000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: No |
| Highest Degree Attained: Other |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective:
To obtain a position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a Health Care facility that will enable me to use my nursing education and training, as well as my interpersonal skills to provide the highest level of dignity, care, and comfort to the patients I serve.
Experience:
11/05/07-Present Alexandria Pediatrics Alexandria, VA
LPN Supervisor-40+ hours/week
Supervisor: Sheryl Davis- RN Office Manager-703-212-6100
Pediatric Office
Manage area of responsibility with the goal of achieving and maintaining the highest quality of care possible.
Recommend plans for staff training and development using quality assurance indicators, incident report investigations, and direct observation.
Assist in the orientation of new personnel, monitor their skills, and guide and observe staff who may need assistance with procedures.
Investigate complaints and take necessary action to resolve.
07/24/06- 11/02/07 Kaiser Permanente Temple Hills, MD
Licensed Practical Nurse-40 hours/week
Supervisor: Karen Turner-Clinical Coordinator-301-702-6202
Internal Medicine/Outpatient Clinic
Provided care, treatments, injections, and carrying out other orders as necessary.
Provide patient education to assure optimal patient outcomes.
Triage walk in patients.
Respond to patient calls and messages in a timely manner.
Schedule appointments.
02/27/06- 6/23/06 Community Home Health of Maryland Waldorf, MD
Clinical Scheduler/LPN- 40 hours/week
Supervisor: Sandy Colp-Clinical Supervisor-301-638-4180
Home Health Care
Receive and staff referrals.
Communicate with physicians regarding patient’s orders and status.
Communicate with each discipline to ensure care is coordinated as ordered.
Maintain medical records following company policy.
Report patient data to the appropriate state agency.
8/22/2005-12/22/05 Columbus Clinic Columbus, GA
LPN Float Nurse – 40 hours/week
Supervisor: Judith Goggans-Director of Clinical Staff-706-322-7884
Multidisciplinary Clinical Nursing
Auditing patient’s charts
Preparation of lab requisitions
Coding office visits for correct billing
Completing insurance referrals
7/25/2005-12/22/05 Doctor’s Hospital Columbus, GA
Staff Nurse – 36-48 hours/week
Supervisor: Maria Redden – Clinical Coordinator-706-494-4262
Medical-Surgical Nursing
Initiate and maintain IV therapy.
Perform dressing changes and other treatments as necessary.
Report changes in patient’s behavior and monitor for adverse reactions.
Provide patient education on treatments and diagnoses
3/3/05- 8/3/05 Oak Manor Nursing Home Columbus, GA
Staff Nurse – 36-48 hours/week
Supervisor: Jackie Jackson-Unit Manager-706-324-0384
Long Term Care
Supervision of nursing assistants and orderlies to ensure proper compliance with state and facility protocols.
Completing and updating of care plans
Administer respiratory treatments
2004-2005 Columbus Regional Medical Center Columbus, GA
Staff Nurse – 36-40 hours/week
Supervisor: Lorena Woodward- Nurse Manager-706-571-1037
Medical-Surgical/Orthopedic Nursing
Assist doctors and nurses in the routine care and treatment of patients.
Orient patients concerning medications and their use.
Transcribe doctor’s orders.
Provide wound care as prescribed.
Education:
2001-2004 Columbus Technical College Columbus, GA
Practical Nursing Diploma - Graduation Date 6/04 with a 3.2 GPA
1989-1993 Tallassee High School Tallassee, AL
High School Diploma - Graduated in top 10% of class with a 3.3 GPA
Additional Information:
Current unrestricted VA Compact LPN License with BLS certification
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