Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 3 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety, and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Agency Nursing
08.2023 - Current
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elevate Care Country Club Hills Nursing Home
07.2022 - 08.2023
Provided direct nursing care of assigned patients, including taking temperature, taking blood pressure readings, dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas and performing catheterizations
Administered medication to the patients on the scheduled time and take care of their clothes and meals
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
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Certified Nursing Assistant
Countryside Health Care
02.2020
Performed as a Certified Nursing Assistant and provided care to elderly adults and their families
Performed pre-screening of patients
Took vital signs, basic hygiene care for patients
Managed patients with chronic conditions including Alzheimer and digestive disorders
Helped educate families about conditions, and general health trends
Provided on-call service, and responded to off-hour emergencies
Mail Carrier
United States Postal Service
03.2011 - 07.2022
Performed tasks of delivering mail and packages
Customer service with customers to resolve any issues pertaining to delivery
Education
Bachelor of Science - Registered Nurse Program
Rasmussen University
06.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined
Caan Academy of Nursing
03.2022
Nurse Assistant - CNA program
Excelsior Health Care Academy
04.2018
High School Diploma - undefined
Rich South High School
05.2009
Skills
Licensed Practical Nurse
Registered Nurse
CPR certification
Covid-19 vaccination
Rehabilitation
Tracheostomy
Ventilation
Psychiatric Nursing
Basic care needs
Team player
Communication skills
Personal computing skills
Care plan implementation
Infection control procedures
Vital sign recording
Key Qualifications
Licensed Practical Nurse
Passed NCLEX 06/30/22
Licensed Practical Nurse 08/03/22
Registered Nurse Pending 06/2025
Current CPR certification
Covid-19 vaccination
Licensed Practical Nurse experience since 2022 in rehabilitation, tracheostomy & ventilation, and psychiatric nursing.
Certified Nursing Assistant experience.
Skilled at working with patients to provide basic care needs
A team player who works well with others.
Excellent communication and personal computing skills.