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Page 1: Clara Warren - Resume - February 2016 (1)

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE 24 Years of Experience in Long-term Care Facilities (nursing homes), Hospice Care, Hospital, Tender Care assistance with babies with acute medical needs, Military, Clinical, and Home-

Health Settings

Skilled LPN offering expertise in pediatric, geriatric, rehabilitative and post-operative patient care. Consistently earned praise from patients, family members and supervising clinical directors

for delivering excellent nursing care. Eager to secure a part-time LPN position; available for day shifts.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

LOGISTICS HEALTH INCORPORATED AND HELP HEALTHCARE, Lawrencville, GA Licensed Practical Nurse, 2006 - 2016 nursing services that included, but not limited to babies, adults, and seniors:

• Military Immunizations

• Pregnancy testing

• Traveled throughout 40-mile territory to provide to designated military facilities, clinics, and home-healthcare services

• Assisted RNs and MDs with treatments, therapies and interventions to improve mobility,

social/cognitive skills, respiratory functions and cardiovascular health.

• pediatric, adult and elderly patients diagnosed with chronic/terminal conditions, convalescing from surgical procedures or recovering from serious illnesses and injuries.

• Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain,

discomfort, infections and complications; and optimize patient outcomes.

• Assessed, monitored and documented patient progress, symptoms and vital signs on each visit.

• Educated clients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses and

conditions.

WESLEY WOODS GERIATRIC HOSPITAL of EMORY UNIVERSITY, Atlanta, GA Infection Control Assistant, 1992 - 2004

• Analyzed all patient admission records

• Generated daily patent report

• Gathered raw data for hospital infections

• Organized Universal Precaution rounds

• Reviewed patient charts for accuracy

• Effectively executed training for new hire orientation

• Oversaw infection control policies

• Managed three buildings

• Performed various clerical functions

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WESLEY WOODS HEALTH CENTER, Atlanta, GA Licensed Practical Nurse, 1982 - 1992

• Charged Nurse Hospice

• Charged Short Term Medical

• Provided primary care for geriatric patients

• Daily patient care training to other staff members

• Handled administering of patients’ daily medication dosage, including but not limited to shots and IV’s when needed

• Assisted with the daily assessment of the patients

Senior Nursing Assistant, 1982 - 1992

• Trained other nursing assistants to perform vital signs, provide whirlpool baths, etc.

• Provided Foley Cather’s insertions, Peg and N/G tubing

• Attended to wound care

EDUCATION, LICENSURE & CERTIFICATIONS

ATLANTA AREA TECHNICAL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTION A.A.S. degree in Practical Nursing, 1982 (Graduated with Honors)

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Georgia, 1982

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), State of Georgia, 1972

???? Certifications: IV Therapy, 2011 | Gerontology, 2011 | CPR,2015

Administrative Skills: MS Office; MS Word; Excel; PowerPoint; Audiovisual Aides;

Standard Office Operating Equipment (Copier/Fax/Scanner). 30 Years of Volunteer Experience, including, but not limited to: New Covenant Christian

Ministries (Armor Bearer, Guest Hosting, Book Store Assistant, Hospitality Host, and

Church Office Assistant); Gospel Tabernacle (Armor Bearer, Nurse Ministry); and

volunteered at various Nursing Homes in the Atlanta area; as well we member care that

includes, but not limited to driving elderly members to doctor appointments, making

meals, home care duties (making meals and laundry).