Nursing Summary:
Therapies: Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Aqua Therapy, Feeding Therapy, Speech Therapy. Habilitation
Elderly, Adult, and Pediatric Care: Administering Medications, Physical Assessments, Documentation, Vitals, Bathing, Injections, Blood draws, Care Planning, Interventions, Delegation, ADL’s, Transporting Clients, First Aid, Wound Packing, Wet to Dry Dressings, Specimen Collection, Standard/Universal Precautions, Bed Sore Treatment
Equipment: Blood Glucose Monitors, Hoyer Lift, Incentive Spirometer, Nasal Canula, Oxygen Mask, Ted Hose, Gate Belt, Stethoscope, BP Cuff, Soft Limb Restraints, Nebulizer, Pulse Oximeter
Assessments: Vital Signs, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Digestive/Nutrition, Neurological, Pain, Integumentary, Gastrointestinal.
Conditions: Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Visual Impairment, Epilepsy, Autism, Delays in Fine and Gross Motor Skills, Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, Mild, Moderate, and Severe Mental Retardation, Diabetes
Professional Experience:
MGA Home Healthcare, Phoenix, AZ
February 2008- Present
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Assisted and learned multiple therapies in a pediatric environment (Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Aqua Therapy, Feeding Therapy, and Speech Therapy. Habilitation).
• Administered and documented medications on a routine basis per physician orders.
• Ordered prescription medication with proper approval.
• Treated patient with multiple conditions (Tuberous Sclerosis Complex, Cortical Visual Impairment, Epilepsy, Autism, Delays in Fine and Gross Motor Skills).
• Documented and performed multi-system assessment with every visit (Vital Signs, Cardiovascular, Respiratory, Musculoskeletal, Digestive/Nutrition, Neurological, Pain, Integumentary, and Gastrointestinal).
• Monitored and documented patient’s “drop seizure” activity.
• Assisted and monitored patient feedings due to aspiration and swallowing difficulties.
• Provided age-appropriate physical stimulation and learning (Deep pressure massaging, and hand over hand activities).
• Used specific colors that were necessary to maintain visual stimulation.
• Reported any changes in patient’s condition/status to RN Case Manager.
• Standard precautions maintained at all times (Hand hygiene, Protective clothing and equipment, Clean environment, Management of exposure to blood and bodily fluids).
Tungland Corporation, Phoenix, AZ
October 2004- February 2008
Group Home Facilitator
• Cared for Mentally Disabled Residents (Alzheimer’s, Down syndrome, Mild, Moderate, and Severe Mental Retardation, Diabetes).
• Assisted in Activities of Daily Living (Prepared meals, Showered, Laundry management, Kept clean environment, Monitored blood glucose levels).
• Safe disposal of sharps (Needles for Glucose Monitor and Insulin Shots).
• Administered and documented medications on a daily basis per physician order.
• Ordered prescription medication...
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