PROFILE

Healthcare professional with over seven years of nursing and supervisory experie
nce. Solid knowledge of comprehensive nursing care procedures and excellent dire
ct patient care skills. Reputation as a self-directed professional with superior
problem solving, communication, and management skills. Successful inmanaging ti
me,prioritizing tasks, and improving the quality of patient care.

EXPERIENCE
LPN/Charge Nurse - 2007 to 2009
Maple Lawn Health Care, Eureka,IL
Provided skilled nursing care to patients/residents in a 100 bed facility. Asses
sed skilled nursing procedures (tube feedings, venipunctures, peripheral IV ther
apy). Performed and taught Diabetes care, performed ostomy care, and managed tra
cheotomy care. Assisted and assessed patients in nursing, dietary, therapy, and
social activities of patient care. Fostered relationships with geriatric patient
s and their families. Assessed and implemented prescription medications and trea
tments for residents/patients; frequently consulting with medical providers rega
rding possible treatment/care changes. Acted as charge nurse. Alleviated pressur
es caused by staffing shortages.
Agency Nurse - 2006 to 2007
Staff of Life, Peoria,IL
Provided skilled nursing care in various assigned skilled nursing facilitites. I
mplemented prescription medications and treatments for patients/residents. Manag
ed and supervised ancillary nursing staff daily.
LPN/Nursing Supervisor - 2003 to 2006
Manor Care @ Riverview, E.Peoria, IL
Provided skilled nursing care in a long-term/rehab. to home facility. Assessed s
killed nursing procedures (tube feedings, peripheral intravenous therapy, venipu
nctures). Performed and taught Diabetes care, performed peritoneal dialysis and
ostomy care. Managed tracheotomy care.
Medical Assistant/Lab. Tech. - 1998 to 2000
Terry Meriden, MD, Peoria, IL
Assisted in triage, physical exams, and patient Outreach services. Drew blood sa
mples and performed in-house lab tests. Collected and prepared other specimens f
or analysis and transport. Managed laboratory functions. Managed front office fu
nctions from patient scheduling to supply ordering.
EDUCATION
Certificate, Practical Nursing - 2003
Illinois Central College, E.Peoria & Peoria, IL

Diploma, General Education - 1980

Peoria Central High School, Peoria, IL
SKILLS SUMMARY
* Records control/progress reports
* Risk assessment and management
* Direct patient care (long-term continuity)
* Patient and family communications
* Patient teaching
* Physical assessments
* IV maintenance
* Skin venipuncture
* Psychosocial assessment
* Specimen collection
* Confidentiality assurance
LICENSES
* Licensed Practical Nurse, Illinois Division of Professional Regulations, Illin
ois 2003 to 2011
* Heartsaver AED, American Heart Association, Illinois 2008 to 2010.
A. Adult/child CPR with mask & choking
B. Adult/child CPR
C. Infant CPR with mask & choking
* Certified Phlebotomist, Lee Cty. Vo.-Tech. Center, Ft. Myers,FL 1993. Currentl
y certified as a phlebotomist.