K J
@kj02
Patient-centered licensed practical nurse with 13 years' clinical experience in hospital and primary care settings.
What I'm looking for
I am a licensed practical nurse with 13 years of experience delivering patient-centered care across hospital, primary care, and specialty wellness settings. I hold LPN and RN licensure, a BSN, and certifications including BLS; I excel at medication administration, IV management, wound care, triage, and coordinating care with multidisciplinary teams.
I bring strong communication, organization, and leadership skills demonstrated through precepting roles, recognition as a Patient Care Assistant Award recipient, and consistent responsibilities in admissions/discharges, vaccinations, telemetry monitoring, and procedure support. I am team-oriented, focused on safe, efficient care, and committed to contributing reliably in clinical environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Licensed Practical Nurse
HealthTrust
Oct 2023 - Present (2 years)
Completed admissions/discharges, assessed patients and implemented care plans, administered medications and blood products, started and maintained IV therapy, and provided wound care in a resource pool role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Luke’s Primary Care
May 2019 - Nov 2023 (4 years 6 months)
Administered vaccines, roomed patients, triaged calls, assisted physicians with procedures, and managed medication refills and prior authorizations to support outpatient primary care operations.
Colon Hydrotherapist
Transformations Wellness Spa
Jun 2017 - Sep 2022 (5 years 3 months)
Provided colon hydrotherapy and detox services to clients, maintaining client safety, hygiene standards, and treatment documentation in a spa setting.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Medical Center
Nov 2018 - May 2019 (6 months)
Administered oral and IV medications, monitored vital signs, provided bedside care including wound dressing and catheter insertion, and collaborated with RNs on patient care plans.
Patient Care Assistant
St. Joseph Medical Center
Jul 2012 - Nov 2018 (6 years 4 months)
Assisted patients with activities of daily living, ensured patient safety, completed required clinical trainings, and served as a preceptor to new Patient Care Assistants; recognized with Patient Care Assistant Award in 2015.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Arkansas
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), conferred August 2023.
Penn Valley Community College
Licensed Practical Nursing Certificate, Practical Nursing
Completed Licensed Practical Nursing program and received LPN certification in July 2018.
Metropolitan Community College - Penn Valley
Associate Degree, Liberal Arts
Completed an Associate Degree in Liberal Arts.
University of Missouri-Kansas City
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Completed coursework toward a Bachelor's Degree in Communications.
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