Gracie Tidwell
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Summary
As a practical nurse I am committed to providing Christ-like care and striving to help patients achieve optimal health. Skilled in administering medications and performing clinical procedures, while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. Strong advocate for patient education, fostering a safe and positive environment. Dedicated to continuous learning and enhancing nursing practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oxford Surgical and Bariatric Clinic
2024.05 - Current
- Care for wounds, provide treatments, and assist with procedures.
- Assist in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Answer incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Facilitate efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings
- Deliver wound care and manage dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Gather lab specimens, order testing, and interpret results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Medical Assistant
Ole Town Medical Clinic
2021.08 - 2024.05
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Supported patient well-being, providing empathetic care and addressing concerns with sensitivity.
- Answered telephone calls to offer office information, answer questions, and direct calls to staff.
- Prepared lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS
2022.01 - 2022.08
- Assisted nurses with daily patient care tasks, ensuring timely and efficient medical support.
- Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
- Promoted a positive patient experience by actively listening and empathizing with their needs and emotions.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported patients' physical mobility by assisting with transfers, ambulation, and range of motion exercises as directed by nursing staff.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing Education
Northeast Mississippi Community College
Booneville, MS05.2024
Skills
- Medication Administration
- IV Certification
- ACLS/BLS Certification
- TB Certification
- Phlebotomy
- Received training in ultrasound machine operation.
- Each of these skills were supervised under a licensed nurse. IV administration such as IV start and D/C, Hanging IVPB and setting drop rate, Foley catheter insertion and D/C, Working with the MAR, Administering PO meds, Vitals and head to toe assessments, Drawing up and administering injection meds
Personal Information
Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
References
Jason McCain, AGNP 662-832-9494
Karla Burnett, FNP 902-239-58-69
Mary Maxy, RN 662-550-9184
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oxford Surgical and Bariatric Clinic
2024.05 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Baptist Memorial Hospital North MS
2022.01 - 2022.08
Medical Assistant
Ole Town Medical Clinic
2021.08 - 2024.05
Practical Nursing - Nursing Education
Northeast Mississippi Community College
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