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DOREEN WREN

Cottageville

Summary

As a Licensed Practical Nurse, of 39 years, I have had the privilege to experience many wonderful aspects, in my professional career.

My clinical experience is very diverse, and I believe this to be one of my greatest advantages, in being able to serve your organization, with the highest degree of excellence and skill.

Should you consider me to be a part of your team, my commitment is to serve you in the best possible way, and together enhance the quality of care extended to our residents and community.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Department Of Disabilities And Special Needs- DDSN
02.2017 - 12.2023
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.

Licensed Practical Nurse - Staff Development

Veterans Victory House
03.2019 - 03.2021

Worked in the Administration Department as a Staff Development Nurse; managed all staff records, provided staff education in-services, audited files, performed orientation classes for all newly hired employees, taught an accredited CNA class program, facilitated the in-house operation of the Employee Health Clinic, managed all newly hired health screenings, performed COVID-19 testing for all staff.

  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2014 - 06.2017

Worked in a diverse range of clinics, specializing in FAMILY PRACTICE, INTERNAL MEDICINE, CARDIOLOGY, NEUROLOGY.

  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Education

NURSING - Nursing

Sandusky School of Practical Nursing
Sandusky, OH
04.1985

High School Diploma -

Sandusky High School
Sandusky, OH
05.1983

Skills

  • Medication Administration
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Wound Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Geriatric Care
  • Physical Assessment
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Health Education
  • Patient evaluations
  • EMR / EHR
  • Emergency Response
  • Catheter Care
  • Immunization Administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient Assessments
  • Patient Care
  • Care Planning
  • Transcribing orders
  • Staff Supervision
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Behavioral assessment
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Mental Health Support
  • Inpatient Care
  • Outpatient Care
  • Writing reports
  • Maintaining nutrition
  • Home Health Care
  • Physiology Understanding
  • Certified in CPR/AED
  • Critical Thinking
  • Patient Charting
  • Attention to Detail
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Infection Control
  • Specimen Collection
  • Epic Systems
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Analytical Thinking
  • In-Home Care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse - Staff Development

Veterans Victory House
03.2019 - 03.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Department Of Disabilities And Special Needs- DDSN
02.2017 - 12.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Medical University Of South Carolina
01.2014 - 06.2017

NURSING - Nursing

Sandusky School of Practical Nursing

High School Diploma -

Sandusky High School
DOREEN WREN