Practical Nurse
- Dedicated and sensitive Licensed Practical Nurse with an extraordinary work ethic and strong patient service record; adept at fostering and sustaining open and productive professional relationships with physicians patients family members and other medical staff
- Extensive experience of XX years in administering medication, including some injections if state certification allows; monitoring medication doses and patient response; changing bandages, dressings, and feeding tubes as needed; inserting and changing catheters
- Skilled in assisting patients with personal hygiene; collecting specimens and delivering them to the proper department; providing emotional support to patients and patient's families; listening to concerns and feedback
- Experienced in reporting any unusual or drastic changes in patient behavior/symptoms; seeking help from superiors when needed; taking instruction from and reporting updates to registered nurse/overseeing physician; following-up state and federal mandated standards and procedures
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety, and sanitation standards and procedures; understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices; excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology; compassion and ability to handle stress
