Christy Davis
Summertown
Summary
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse, bringing over 21 years of experience in the healthcare environment. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping, and compliance requirements. Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee State Veterans Home
Murfreesboro
04.2022 - 09.2025
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels post-medication administration.
- Conducted regular rounds to evaluate assigned patients' conditions.
- Provided emotional support to patients coping with illness or injury.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Identified physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient conditions, securing necessary medical care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
Nashville
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Documented vital signs to monitor patient conditions effectively.
- Collected and packaged biological specimens for laboratory transport, facilitating diagnostic tests.
- Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures while addressing inquiries.
- Examined and treated lacerations, contusions, and other physical symptoms; referred patients to specialists as needed.
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
Anticoh
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Used pallet jacks to move items to and from warehouse locations.
- Moved large and bulky items manually or with pallet jacks or forklifts.
- Received deliveries, scanned packages and updated orders in internal database.
- Staged and sorted multiple types of products for loading.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center
Antoch
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Murfreesboro campus
Murfressboro
05.2015 - 08.2018
- Documented vital signs to monitor patient conditions effectively.
- Collected and packaged biological specimens for laboratory diagnostics.
- Educated patients and families on optimal treatment procedures through clear communication.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations and contusions, referring to specialists when necessary.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation
Mt. Pleasant
04.2011 - 05.2015
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC HomeCare
Pulaski
10.2008 - 04.2011
- Administered medications following prescribed protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Assisted registered nurses with patient assessments and care procedures.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure coordinated patient care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation/Goldsboro
Goldsboro
11.2004 - 06.2008
- Assisted registered nurses with patient assessments and care procedures.
- Educated patients on health management and medication adherence.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical equipment and supplies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
christain care of smyrna
Smyrna
dec2019 - may2018
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Examined and treated patient lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms and referred patients to other medical professionals when necessary.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
James Sprunt Community College
Kenansville, NC10-2004
Skills
- Licensed practical nursing
- Staff supervision and direction
- Specimen collection and handling
- Condition reporting
- Intravenous medication administration
- Wound care and dressing
- Narcotic counting
- Task delegation and management
- Examination preparation
- Equipment inspection and maintenance
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Patient charting and documentation
- Patient positioning and transport
- Incident documentation
- Activities of daily living (ADLs)
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Needs assessment and evaluation
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Call answering and support
- Vital signs monitoring
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tennessee State Veterans Home
04.2022 - 09.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southern Health Partners. Inc
12.2021 - 03.2022
Warehouse Worker
Amazon
01.2021 - 12.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Life Care Center
01.2019 - 01.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
VA Murfreesboro campus
05.2015 - 08.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mt. Pleasant Health and Rehabilitation
04.2011 - 05.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
NHC HomeCare
10.2008 - 04.2011
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brian Center Health & Rehabilitation/Goldsboro
11.2004 - 06.2008
Licensed Practical Nurse
christain care of smyrna
dec2019 - may2018
Associate of Science - Nursing Education
James Sprunt Community College