Krishna H. Patel

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(703) 980-4574

20933 Reserve Falls Terrace

APT # 312

OBJECTIVE: Patient focused Licensed Practical Nurse seeking a position to utilize education

and skills.

EDUCATION: Licensed Practical Nurse, November 2009

Medical Careers Institute, Manassas, VA

Diploma in Health Science

GPA:  3.43/4/0

Bachelor of Science in Nursing, December 2011

Indiana State University, Terre Haute, Indiana

CERTIFICATION

LICENSURE: Virginia State Board of Nursing:

Licensed Practical Nurse- License # 0002082042

American Heart Association:

Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (CPR & AED)

EXPERIENCE: Preceptorship, October 2009 – November 2009

INOVA Urgent Care, Ashburn, VA

• Performed initial assessment of  patient, to input data into the computer
• Charting & Documenting, Various tests performed, Phlebotomy
• Administer Medication, Flu Shots, Wound Care
• General Outpatient Care

Nursing Student, August 2008 – September 2009

Gainesville Nursing & Rehabilitation (Long Term Care, Rehab Unit)

Gainesville, VA

Manassas Nursing & Rehabilitation (Long Term Care, Alzheimer’s Unit)

Manassas, VA

Warren Memorial Hospital (Medical/Surgical Floor)

Front Royal, VA

Fauquier Hospital (Orthopedic Floor)

Warrenton, VA

Virginia Hospital Center (Oncology, Renal, PAS-Psychiatric & Addictions)

Arlington, VA

ILIFF Nursing & Rehabilitation (Pediatrics)

Dunn Loring, VA

Kaiser Permanente (Flu Clinic)

Woodbridge, VA

• Performed nursing assessments
• Planned patient care according to nursing diagnosis
• Medication administration
• Assisting with activities of daily living

EXPERIENCE/

SKILLS:

• Managing Interventions, Assessment Skills, Critical Thinking  
• Intravenous Fluids, Blood Transfusions, Phlebotomy
• Activities of Daily Living, Geriatric Care, Pediatric Care
• Labs & Diagnostic Tests and Procedures, Performing and Monitoring EKG
• Chest/NG/Gastric tubes, IV and PIC Lines, Oxygen Therapy
• Participated in a Code, Post-Operative Care, Patient Teaching
• Charting and Reporting (Electronic and Handwritten)
• Tracheostomy and Colostomy Care, Foley Catheter (Insertion and Care)
• Sterile Technique, Wound Care, Dressing Changes, Infection Control
• Medication, Insulin, and Vaccine Administration, Pain Management

COMPUTER

SKILLS:                  Electronic Medication Administration Record, Meditech, Microsoft Office,

Windows 2007, XP, PowerPoint

VOLUNTEER/

HONORS:            Phi Theta Kappa- International Honor Society

Loudoun Medical Reserve Corps

American Red Cross- Prince William County Disaster Drill

Multiple Sclerosis Walk

INOVA Hospital- “Every Child is a Rockstar” Event

Chili Fire Department- Volunteer Licensed EMT

National Association for Licensed Practical Nurses

American Nurses Association