Licensed Vocational Nurse resume examples

• Greeted guests in a timely and professional manner.
• Waited on multiple customers at the bar and throughout the bar area.
• Carefully followed safety and sanitation policies handling food and beverages.
• Upheld strict cash handling procedures.
• Refused service to intoxicated guests.
• Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.

• Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, including completion of the proper paperwork for new hires and terminations.
• Strategically developed effective marketing plans to increase sales and profits while managing costs.
• Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner.
• Adhered to all confidentiality requirements at all times.
• Assumed ownership over team productivity and managed work flow to meet or exceed quality service goals.
• Strong leader of customer support staff.
• Scheduled staff shifts to cover peaks and lulls in customer inquiries.

• Assisted in maintaining preparation and service areas in a sanitary condition
• Stocked service stations with items such as ice, napkins, and straws
• Provided excellent customer service
• Consistently offered professional, friendly and engaging service.
• Verified that guests at the bar were of legal age.
• Refused service to intoxicated guests.
• Managed bar revenues, ensuring that all patrons were billed and all cash properly accounted for.

• Administers medications and treatments.
• Participates in planning and implementing specialized procedures and duties assisting the RN.
• Assists the patient in learning appropriate self-care techniques.
• Supervises LPNs and certified nursing assistants.
• Provides effective communication to patient and family, team members, physicians, and other health care professionals to ensure coordination of services; provides appropriate referrals as necessary.
• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and federal regulations.
• Provides care utilizing infection control measures that protect both the staff and the patient.

• Assist the Pharmacist in preparing medications for dispensing, ordering of medications, and performing billing functions.
• Maintain inventory control including ordering, stock rotation, and return of outdated medications
• Assist in training and orienting new employees.

• Monitored the medication dispensing machines within the hospital to ensure supplies were readily available to clinical staff.
• Regularly stocked shelves, rotated stock and checked for expired medications.
• Performed technical processes required to dispense medications to patients.
• Completed new and updated patient profiles, including lists of patient medications.
• Hand counted control medications, measured liquids and reconstituted antibiotics.
• Checked prescriptions for appropriate dosage, drug interactions, allergies and contra-indications before dispensing medications.

• Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns.
• Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse.
• Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients.
• Tested and recorded blood glucose levels.
• Changed sterile dressings.
• Obtained information about clients' medical history, drug history, complaints and allergies.
• Provided pre- and post-operative care.
• Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination.
• Helped patients move in and out of beds, baths, wheelchairs and automobiles.
• Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
• Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment.
• Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
• Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams.
• Developed and implemented nursing care plans.
• Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.
• Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.
• Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.
• Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
• Entered patient, procedure and equipment into computer system.
• Operated cardiac imaging and monitoring equipment.
• Administered and prescribed appropriate courses of treatment, including pharmaceutical medications.
• Advised and educated patients regarding diet, hygiene and effective disease prevention methods.
• Monitored patients' condition and progress and re-evaluated treatments as necessary.
• Lead hospital prevention and health promotions to increase awareness of health related issues.
• Questioned patients about physical and emotional health, lifestyles and diets to determine potential causes of pain.
• Referred clients to social services agencies.
• Interviewed and evaluated clients, including conducting safety and risk assessments.
• Supported patients and families in coping with problems resulting from severe illness.

Provide excellent care for critically ill patients in the ICU/CCU.

Administered critical care IV medications and drips.

Monitor telemetry and responds to emergent calls and life-threatening events.

Current BLS, ACLS, TNCC training.

Developed skilled knowledge on ventilation setup and management.

Follow physicians orders and report needed changes.

Developed and implemented nursing care plans.

Provide patient education for patient and families.

Developed patient care plans, including assessments, evaluations and nursing diagnoses.

Specialized in the nursing care of patients with chemical dependency.

Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift.

• Primary ACLS Instructor approved by the American Heart Association. 
• Professionally and courteously verified appointment times with patients.
• Maintained updated knowledge of coding requirements, through continuing education and certification renewal.
• Assessed training needs through surveys, interviews with employees, focus groups and consultation with managers.
• Extensively trained new and existing employees.
• Monitored participant workflow and behaviors throughout the training process.
• Conducted one-on-one tutoring sessions for new employees.
• Clearly communicated objectives for all lessons, units and projects to all participants.
• Used a variety of assessment tools and strategies to improve instruction methods.

All clinical practices were preform under direct supervision of a ICU physician or ICU nurse practitioner.

Performed daily evaluations, including targeted history, examination, blood sugar review, diet orders, and medication orders for established patients

Ordered and interpreted diagnostic tests, developed and implemented treatment plan, and provided proper follow up for patients with diabetes

Assisted in intubation, mechanical ventilation, central line placement, bronchoscopy, arterial line assessments, and assistance and monitoring of IABP, post CABG, Traumas, CRRT, and many other critical care interventions. 

Will be working with the URHCS Intensivist group part-time after completion of boards and licensing.