Work:
Virginia Department of Health Professions
Licensed Practical Nurse
United States Navy - Key West, FL
Education:
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach, VA
Diploma in Nursing
Medical Careers Institute - Virginia Beach, VA
Associate of Applied Science in Medical Assisting
Skills:
Performed head-to-toe assessments * Performed wound care and treatments * Performed activities of daily living (ADLs) * Administered medications and injections (Sub-Q, PO, IM, G/NG tube, and IV) * Started IV solutions and piggy backs * Performed blood draws from arterial lines (PICC and Central) * Assisted with NG tubes * Administered insulin * performed patient catheterizations * Assisted with pain management * Followed strict infection control protocol * Performed phlebotomy * Monitored basic telemetry * Charted on patients (traditional and electronic) * Taught breastfeeding techniques * Performed newborn and maternal assessments * Established need for medical interventions and/or medication * Performed therapeutic communication.