Melissa Atkins, LPN, Licensed Practical Nurse
Get to know Licensed Practical Nurse, Melissa Atkins, who serves patients in St. George, South Carolina.
Melissa is a licensed practical nurse currently working in St. George, South Carolina.
Obtaining her nursing degree from the University of Charleston in 2020, she prides herself on being a fantastic patient advocate.
As a single mom, Melissa attributes her success to her perseverance. She also feels that her success has come from her amazing co-workers who encourage her to always learn more in order to help her patients, her hunger for knowledge, and her strong work ethic.
A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) is on the front line of nursing, interacting directly with patients on a daily basis. They work under the supervision of doctors and RNs, performing duties such as taking vital signs, collecting lab specimens, administering medication, ensuring patient comfort, performing skills like trach care, foley care, ostomy care, wound care, G- tube care I.V. care, and reporting the status of their patients to their case managers.
LPNs are generally hired in settings such as doctors offices, hospitals, nursing homes, home health environments, and rehabilitation centers. They must be skilled in balancing care for patients, performing skilled tasks, and completing practical daily administrative duties.
Learn More about Melissa Atkins:
Through her online profile, https://todaysnurse.org/network/index.php?do=/4147976/info/
