Emma McTernan-Price
Troy,IL
Summary
To obtain a Licensed Practical Nurse position and to make a contribution to the growth and success of your company and the community it serves. And to obtain a position that will allow me to continue growing professionally as a Licensed Practical Nurse, utilizing my skills, knowledge, and experience acquired to provide quality care. I show excellent communication, prioritization, and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature. I have a background in long-term care, specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden Village Care Center
02.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
- Assisted in wound care, ensuring proper techniques to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Mentored junior nursing staff, providing guidance on best practices and patient handling techniques.
- Streamlined documentation processes, enhancing accuracy and efficiency in record-keeping systems.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized patient care plans.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Village Care Center
04.2018 - 02.2025
- Provided compassionate care to residents, ensuring comfort and dignity in daily activities.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the healthcare team promptly.
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
Hostess/Waitress
Stockholm Inn
05.2014 - 08.2017
- Initially hired as hostess at Stockholm Inn in May 2014. Advanced to lead hostess, managing front-of-house activities. Moved into waitress role, providing attentive service to customers.
Student Worker
Rock River Water Reclamation District
05.2013 - 08.2017
- Joined Rock River Water Reclamation District as student worker in May 2013. Collaborated with the maintenance team to clean and organize various areas. Conducted minor repairs to address facility issues promptly.
Education
LPN program
Applied Tech South Campus
St. Louis, MO09-2024
Pre-nursing, Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL05-2021
Rock Valley College
Rockford, IL05-2017
Skills
- HIPAA compliance
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Caring for wounds
- Care planning
- Certified in CPR/AED
- End-of-life care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
Certification
- LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse (February 2025)
- CNA - Certified Nurse Assistant (May 2016)
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- IV Therapy Certified in Missouri
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eden Village Care Center
02.2025 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Eden Village Care Center
04.2018 - 02.2025
Hostess/Waitress
Stockholm Inn
05.2014 - 08.2017
Student Worker
Rock River Water Reclamation District
05.2013 - 08.2017
LPN program
Applied Tech South Campus
Pre-nursing, Psychology
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Rock Valley College