Kelley Givens
Jayess
Summary
I am a seasoned LPN with over 34 years of experience in multiple clinical settings. I am a Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively, unsupervised, and quickly mastering new skills. My greatest desire is to work day shift in a doctor's office setting. However I would be willing to discuss other positions.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Staff Nurse
Trustcare Health
07.2023 - Current
- Triage the patient
- Do any testing that's ordered
- Extracted blood samples
- Executed X-ray procedures with precision
- Assist with lacerations
- Conducted drug screenings
- Conducted precise alcohol testing using standardized procedures
- Spirometry: I run controls on all lab machines and make sure orders are sent to the appropriate labs
Six Day Grind Coffee Co
Darren Givens
Pearl
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Manager
- Trained and monitored employees
- Ordered supplies
- Marketing
- Maintained a cheerful & courteous work environment
Stopped Nursing to Care for Both Parents
Dad had home dialysis
03.2017 - 12.2022
- Both parents are now deceased & I was ready to return to my profession. I filled in at the coffee shop for my son after my parents passed.
Self Employed Loaded Tea Shop
Self Employed Services
Brookhaven
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Ran all aspects of the business
LPN Office Nurse Pain Management
Dr. Robin Nations
Brookhaven
02.2008 - 03.2017
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary car for medical concern.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Nephrology Nurse
Dr. Irby
Brookhaven
04.2006 - 02.2008
- Advised patients on positive health choices such as improved nutrition to reduce symptoms and slow disease progression.
- Examined patients presenting with various kidney issues to assess current conditions and determine optimal care plans.
- Documented and discussed patients' symptoms to aid in accurate diagnosis.
Internal Medicine Office Nurse
Dr. Ray Montalvo
Brookhaven
10.2004 - 06.2006
- Educated patients about chronic illnesses and recently diagnosed conditions.
- Counseled patients on health maintenance through lifestyle modifications and medications.
- Provided long-term, comprehensive medical care for patients.
LPN Unit Manager
St. Catherine Village
Ridgeland
08.2000 - 12.2004
- Assessed performance of individual CNA's and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel.
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
- Evaluated patient conditions, progress, and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plan.
Self
Owner of All-Pro Private Duty Nursing
Jayess
10.1995 - 09.2000
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance, or social ands emotional support.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Administered appropriate medications to patient as prescribed by Doctor.
- Supervised & scheduled all LPN's & CNA's.
Education
LPN in Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS08-1989
High School Diploma -
Topeka Tilton High School
Jayess, MS05-1982
Skills
- Direct patient care orthopedics
- Pain management Clinic
- Internal Medicine Clinic
- Urology Clinic
- Medication Administration (both po & injections)
- Supervision of LPN's & CNA's
- Obtained CPT codes if required
- managed a system to keep track of patients narcotic refills every 30 days & notified NP/Doctor of due date if patient did not have an appointment at that time
- Drew blood & labeled vials appropriately, took them to the lab tech with proper CPT code attached for that specific lab sample
- Ran EKG as prescribed by Doctor/NP
- Postop Care for surgical wounds
- Assisted in removal of wound vac
- Assisted in treadmill stress test
- Applied 24 hour heart monitor
- X-ray execution
- Blood sampling
- Patient triage
- Drug screening
- Spirometry testing
- Time management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Relationship building
- Reliability
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Staff Nurse
Trustcare Health
07.2023 - Current
Six Day Grind Coffee Co
Darren Givens
01.2023 - 07.2023
Self Employed Loaded Tea Shop
Self Employed Services
07.2020 - 07.2022
Stopped Nursing to Care for Both Parents
Dad had home dialysis
03.2017 - 12.2022
LPN Office Nurse Pain Management
Dr. Robin Nations
02.2008 - 03.2017
Nephrology Nurse
Dr. Irby
04.2006 - 02.2008
Internal Medicine Office Nurse
Dr. Ray Montalvo
10.2004 - 06.2006
LPN Unit Manager
St. Catherine Village
08.2000 - 12.2004
Self
Owner of All-Pro Private Duty Nursing
10.1995 - 09.2000
LPN in Nursing
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Topeka Tilton High School
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