Patient-focused LPN eager to contribute dynamic skills toward actively supporting the medical community in delivering quality health care

 

 

Ø  Licensed Practical Nurse offering over 20 years in Cardiac Stepdown and CCU-MICU direct cardiac, pulmonary, medical, and post-op patient care; additional background as EMT and ER Nurse

Ø  Cardiac Dysarrythmia and EKG Interpretation Credentials

Ø  IV Line Insertion Certification

Ø  ACLS and BLS Certifications

Ø  Proficient in facilitating physician orders, assisting with complex procedures, defining appropriate treatment plans and interventions, and providing patient/family education.

Ø  Proactively collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams and community resources to optimize patient outcomes

Ø  Impeccable track record, with high level of professional integrity and strong work ethic

Ø  Recipient of Employee of the Year peer award

 

 

Staff LPN, Northwest Medical Center CSpringdale, AR                                        1988-Present

LPN, Cardiac Stepdown; 6 years

LPN, CCU-MICU; 15 years

  Deliver quality acute/chronic cardiopulmonary medical and post-op patient care, including post-cardiac catheterization (negative and PCI) as well as mechanically ventilated (endotracheal and/or tracheotomy)

  Actively collaborate in broad-scope procedures spanning arterial/venous line insertion and intubation as well as balloon pump and chest tube placement, among others

  Effectively present patients/family basic cardiac education

  Contribute dynamic communication and leadership skills toward mentoring peers and serving as a key resource for RNs and LPNs

 

PRIOR EXPERIENCE: EMT/Nurse, Boone County /Northwest Arkansas Regional Hospital

 

 

LPN, Twin Lakes Vo-Tech-Harrison, AR; 1980

EMT, Twin Lakes Vo-Tech-Harrison, AR; 1978