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Army brat - traveled to Ethiopia (now Eritrea), & Germany; Disabled Army Veteran; Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Owned by 2 cats; Insatiable quest for knowledge; Analytical with a creative side.
Military Experiences
Jun 1985 - Sep 1987
91C Practical Nurse
Orthopedics/Podiatry/EENT/Oral. Maxillofacial/General Surgical Floor.
Acute Respiratory Disease/Pediatric Floor.
Obstetrical/Post-partum Floor.
Performed admissions to and discharges from hospital care; basic patient care-bathing, shaving, oral care, dressing; administered prescribed treatments and medications by mouth, injection, inhalation, and intravenous therapy; initiated, maintained, and discontinued intravenous device placement for medication and fluid replacement therapy; performed phlebotomy and simple diagnostic testing; performed urinary catherization and care using sterile technique; obtained patient weights and vital signs as ordered; performed and documented patient physical assessment in patient records and patient education on medications and health maintenance; performed postoperative wound care using sterile technique; performed maternal and prenatal fetal monitoring during labor; performed sterile setup of delivery room; assisted physician, delivery room RN, and patient in infant delivery. Break-down of delivery room post delivery, cleaning, and readying equipment and supplies for incoming deliveries. Performed postpartum maternal care.
Jun 1985 - Sep 1987
91C Practical Nurse/91A Medical Specialist
Orthopedic/Podiatric Surgery
EENT/Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery
Dermatology
General Medical-Surgucal Overflow
Labor & Delivery/Postpartum
Acute Respiratory Disease
Pediatrics
Deployments
(2 years, 4 months)Jun 1985 - Sep 1987
Fort Jackson, SC
Permanent duty station - USAMEDDAC - Moncrief Army Community Hospital - 91C Practical Nurse
Military Credentials
Professional Development Schools
Certifications
1985
Intravenous Therapy
1985
Medication Administration
Additional Specialization(s)
Security Clearance
None / Expired
Academic Degrees
Academic Degrees
2014 - 2016
Blue Ridge Community and Technical College
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Medical Laboratory Technician
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