Emily Chittum
Covington
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, infection control, med surg, providing comfort care. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments. I bring many years of CNA experience (2012-current date), five years of LPN experience, and almost a year of RN experience. I am highly motivated and very eager to learn.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Registered Nurse
Alleghany Health and Rehabilitation Center
Clifton Forge
08.2024 - Current
- Assessed patient needs, prioritized treatment, maintained patient flows and assisted physicians with non-invasive procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during difficult times.
- Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives within the department.
- Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques at home following discharge from the hospital.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to assess clinical situations quickly and accurately.
- Administered medications, tracked dosages, and documented patient conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kissito Brian Center
Low Moor
10.2019 - 08.2024
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
New River Community College
Lewisburg, WV07-2024
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Dabney Lancaster Community College
Clifton Forge, VA05-2019
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Health education
- Quality improvement
- Team collaboration
- Time management
- Emotional support
- Palliative care awareness
- Advanced cardiovascular life support (ACLS)
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Vaccine administration
- Managing deadlines
- Pain management
- Advanced cardiac life support
- Problem-solving abilities
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Alleghany Health and Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kissito Brian Center
10.2019 - 08.2024
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nursing
New River Community College
LPN Certificate - Practical Nursing
Dabney Lancaster Community College
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