Rebekah Fortenberry
Flagstaff
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 12+ years of experience in the field. Excited to be given the opportunity to get back into the medical field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
LPN (NM) 2024
1
1
IV/Venipuncture 2006
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canyon Vista Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2018
- Worked in 7 bed CDU for patients who do not meet criteria for inpatient admission but are not well enough to go home without require further observation.
- Orients and mentors new RN grads
- Transitioned to the ED with a level 3 trauma centers specializing in stroke care.
- Obtained ACLS/PALS.
- Communicated with Physicians' and medical team on conditions of patient care
- Administered prescribed medications, changes dressings, cleans wounds, monitors vital signs.
- Serves as the primary coordinator of all disciplines for well coordinated patient care.
- Monitors, records and communicates patient condition as appropriate utilizing computerized documentation systems.
- Administered IV antibiotics, immunizations, and Lovenox injections
- Performed catheter indwelling and supra pubic catheter changes and family teaching.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Alamogordo Home Health & Hospice
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Assessed and charted observations of the patient's condition at each visit.
- Complete evaluation tasks, including reviewing medication and vital signs.
- Administer Physician-prescribed medication.
- Dress or redress wounds and assess the healing progress, applied UNNA boots and wound vac application.
- Assisted patients with diet for hyperbaric chamber, new diabetic diagnosis.
- provided palliative care for hospice patients.
- Taught disease processes, medications administration, diabetes education, and PICC line dressings to include cleaning/maintenance, and colostomy care
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- prepared weekly medication pill boxes.
Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan
01.2012 - 07.2013
- Charge nurse: 22 bed skilled nursing facility/post-acute care and supervised one CMA and two CNAs; 14 bed memory care unit responsible for two CNAs; and assisted at the long-term care living facility/apartment complex
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Performed wound care, Delivered coordinated nursing care for an assigned group of residents, and administered/prepared prescribed medications while exercising time management to work efficiently and effectively with the staff,
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDDAC
12.2011 - 12.2012
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
- Spearheaded program to promote healthy development of children with focus on nutrition.
- Patient teaching on preventive health care (Hedis) and health maintenance
- Performed routine wound care and dressing changes on schedule.
- Assessed patients to determine individual needs and develop care plans in coordination with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDDAC
03.2011 - 06.2011
- Helped young patients feel comfortable with procedures and immunizations.
- Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
- Patient teaching on preventive health care (Hedis) and health maintenance
- Provided educational support to patients and families to inform them of procedures.
- Trained family members in how to care for patients and manage individual conditions.
- Completed school forms and patient charts, using Alta and CHCS1.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDDAC
07.2009 - 11.2010
- Performed a variety of treatment procedures such as colposcopies, non-stress tests, vasectomies, circumcisions, nebulizer treatments, PAPs, Implanon and IUD insertions, and dermatology procedures
- Acted in emergency procedures by determining the nature of all emergencies and taking the appropriate, immediate action in accordance with emergency protocols
- Completed certification in PALS and PEARS
- Selected as part of a team to implement RESPECT-Mil (Re-Engineering Systems of Primary Care Treatment in the Military).
- Assisted in implementing all pediatric immunizations and immunizations for soldiers on deployment rotation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Exercised flexible nursing skills working in Medical-Surgical, Neurology, Critical Care Unit, Orthopedics, and various extended care facilities
- Implemented total care to through a team nursing process that covered six to nine high acuity patients per shift
- Acted as a patient advocate and accessed patient status and notified physicians when changes occurred.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Copper Queen Hospital
10.2007 - 04.2008
- Provided care for up to seven patients in a 13 bed medical-surgical unit
- Effective team player in a high tempo emergency room environment
- Responsible for patient care in a complex environment which included providing care, assisting/performing specialized and therapeutic procedures, and bladder catheterization, suctioning of trachea; collecting/testing specimens; initiating, monitoring and discontinuing intravenous fluids, and teaching in conscious sedation, recovery and discharge.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
MGA Home Health Care
03.2007 - 10.2007
- Administered care specifically with pediatric chronically ill patients
- Daily experience with tracheotomies, gastrointestinal tubes and chest wall oscillation vest.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Incorporated levels of development and psycho-social needs
- Assisted physical therapy and occupational therapy
- Gave emotional and physical respite for the primary caretaker.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beverly Health & Rehab Center
10.2006 - 01.2007
- Responsible for the total care of over 40 geriatric patients, supervised four certified nursing assistants
- Prepared and administered prescribed medications, provided care by taking vital signs, intravenous therapy, wound care, oxygen therapy, application of dressings, tracheotomy care, nasal and oral suctioning as well as catheter insertions.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO05.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Childhood Psychology
Cochise Community College
Douglas, AZSkills
IV/Venipuncture certified
12 Years in various medical fields
BLS (2022)
Proficient in Alta, CHCS 1 Word, Carefacts, ASUtype
Additional Information
- Cochise College is a NLNAC accredited school.
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse NM multistate privileges (active)
- CPR 2022
- Infusion therapy/venipuncture 2006
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Canyon Vista Medical Center
09.2015 - 01.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
Alamogordo Home Health & Hospice
07.2013 - 07.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse Charge Nurse
Good Samaritan
01.2012 - 07.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDDAC
12.2011 - 12.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDDAC
03.2011 - 06.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
MEDDAC
07.2009 - 11.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Staffing Solutions
08.2008 - 01.2009
Licensed Practical Nurse
Copper Queen Hospital
10.2007 - 04.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
MGA Home Health Care
03.2007 - 10.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beverly Health & Rehab Center
10.2006 - 01.2007
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Pikes Peak State College
Associate of Applied Science - Childhood Psychology
Cochise Community College
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