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Takia Sands
School Nurse - Jessie Trice Community Health Center
Miami, FL 33054
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With over 7 years of experience working in a range of lab and healthcare setting. I am looking to obtain a position as a Licensed Practical nurse where I can provide top nursing care utilizing my vast knowledge, experience, practices and techniques while also enhancing my knowledge and growth potential.
Authorized to work in the US for any employer Work Experience
School Nurse
Jessie Trice Community Healthcare Center, Inc. - Miami, FL July 2015 to Present
Reviewed physical needs, monitored students' physical condition, and administered approved medications to students in need
• Conducted mandated health screenings and physical and special education assessments
• Promoted a healthy school environment through student health, learning and teaching seminars • Documented and recorded students' health status and nursing care procedures performed
• Specialized in glucose monitoring and insulin administration for diabetic students
School Nurse
Gertraud Edelman/Sabal Palm Elementary - North Miami Beach, FL 2014 to July 2015
Reviewed physical needs, monitored students' physical condition, and administered approved medications to students in need
• Conducted mandated health screenings and physical and special education assessments
• Promoted a healthy school environment through student health, learning and teaching seminars • Documented and recorded students' health status and nursing care procedures performed
• Specialized in glucose monitoring and insulin administration for diabetic students
Licensed Practical Nurse
Oceanside Extended Care Center - Miami Beach, FL 2013 to 2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
• Provided professional care to over 150 patients.
• Reviewed physical needs, monitored patients' physical condition and vital signs, administered approved medications and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards
• Experienced in psychiatric and mental health nursing
• Assisted patients with meals, dressing and bathing, ambulatory needs and other daily activities • Documented and recorded patient' health status and nursing care

• Oversee and effectively supervised nurse aides
• Also specialized in glucose monitoring, insulin administration, intravenous medications and fluids, peg tube care and feedings, catheter insertion/removal familiarity, CPR and first aid
Biology Lab Clerk
Miami Dade College - Miami, FL 2007 to 2013
Responsible for keeping and maintaining anatomical models and preparations.
• Responsible for the conditions to work with the microbial cultures including pathogenic microbes • Responsible for preparing conditions for culture media as well as microbiological media
• Prepare organisms for Anatomy and Physiology, Micro-Biology Biology classes
• Managed overall laboratory functions
• Scheduled and trained technical staff members
• Ordered laboratory equipment supplies
School Nurse
Park Lakes Elementary School - Fort Lauderdale, FL 2012 to 2012
Provided professional care to over 150 "types of patients" children as the School Nurse - delivering skilled nursing care for ill and injured students
• Reviewed physical needs, monitored students' physical condition, and administered approved medications to students in need
• Conducted mandated health screenings and physical and special education assessments
• Promoted a healthy school environment through student health, learning and teaching seminars
• Documented and recorded students' health status and nursing care procedures performed
• Specialized in glucose monitoring and insulin administration for diabetic students, catheterizations, gastronomy tubes and Mic-key buttons for disabled students
Education
Coding
Unique Career Academy - Miami Lakes, FL
2016 to 2016
Nursing
Miami Lakes Technical Center - Miami Lakes, FL
2010 to 2011
Associate of Arts
Miami Dade College - Miami, FL
2003 to 2008 Certifications/Licenses
CPR/First Aid
December 2018 to December 2020

CPC-A
May 2016 to May 2018
LPN
July 2017 to July 2019
Additional Information
SKILLS:
* Licensed Practical Nurse in Florida, License Number: PN 5200019, Exp: July 31, 2019
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support and First Aid Certification Number:------------, December 2018 to December 2020
* Intravenous Therapy Certification CE Provider Number: 50-9182
* Proficient in Microsoft Word and type 40wpm
*Certified Professional Coder May 2016 to May 2018