Licensed Practical Nurse Resume

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Olivia Rogers
68, Park Street
Santa Maria, CA, 1533
661-8762-812

OBJECTIVE

Patient-oriented and highly-skilled nurse seeking to expand huge experience in nursing and to enhance skills and competencies.

PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE SUMMARY

  • Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
  • Superb observation and interpersonal communication skills.
  • Excellent leadership skills.
  • Strong knowledge of medical terminology.
  • Excellent knowledge of principles, procedures and methods of practical nursing and health care.
  • Good ability to prepare and maintain the records and charts.
  • Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, etc.

NURSING EXPERIENCE

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) (1994-1999)
Odyssey HealthCare, Inc. – Lancaster, CA
Duties:

  • Administered and documented routine medications and treatments according to OSH Nursing Policy and Procedure.
  • Administered nursing procedures such as oxygen administration, oral and nasotracheal suctioning, colostomy care, etc.
  • Recognized and initiated appropriate action in actual or potential psychiatric/medical emergencies.
  • Supported a therapeutic environment and incorporate components of behavioral management in monitoring all patients and, in particular, those with a potential for violence or those who are vulnerable.
  • Used therapeutic communication techniques in staff and resident interactions.
  • Received and reported pertinent information, both verbal and written.
  • Attended and participated in staff meetings.

Private Duty Nursing Assistant (1991-1994)
Delta-T Group San Diego, Inc. – Vista, CA
Duties:

  • Assisted with bathing, dressing, basic hygiene, mouth care, routine skin care and shaving, and changes bed linens.
  • Assisted with transfers, ambulation, positioning and range of motion, and turned bed confined patients.
  • Provided medical escort; Provides transportation as requested.
  • Assisted with other patient care programs added to care plan in accordance with standards and as approved by supervisor.
  • Taken and reported blood pressure, temperature, pulse rate and respirations.
  • Provided non-sterile dressing changes, assisted with self-administered medications and performed patient with glucose monitoring.
  • Planed and cooked meals, provided grocery shopping and put food away.
  • Cleaned kitchen, bathroom, and bedroom and assisted with household financial management tasks.

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing (1991)
    California State University, CA

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, State of California