Patricia Blunt

Experienced nurse with over 26 years of diverse clinical, leadership, and educational experience across acute care, telemetry, pediatrics, oncology, and rehabilitation settings. Proven expertise in patient assessment, clinical care, interdisciplinary collaboration, and patient education. Two-time DAISY Award recipient recognized for excellence in compassionate patient care.

Medical-Surgical Nurse (LPN) at Methodist University Hospital (2025-06 – Present)

Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with diverse medical-surgical conditions

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for patients with diverse medical-surgical conditions
• Perform detailed patient assessments and medication administration
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams
• Educate patients and families on treatment and care plans

Simulation Director at Tulane University (2024-11 – 2025-06)

Directed simulation-based education to enhance clinical competency

• Directed simulation-based education to enhance clinical competency
• Developed training scenarios and evaluated performance

Travel Nurse at Providence Health Care (2024-02 – 2024-05)

Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced settings

• Delivered high-quality patient care in fast-paced settings
• Adapted quickly to new environments and teams

LPN – Agency Nurse at Gifted Healthcare (2003-05 – 2024-05)

Provided nursing care across multiple facilities and specialties

• Provided nursing care across multiple facilities and specialties
• Adapted to diverse patient populations and clinical environments

Quality Director / Infection Control Coordinator at Oceans Behavioral Hospital (2020-01 – 2022-01)

Led infection control and quality improvement initiatives

• Led infection control and quality improvement initiatives
• Ensured compliance with healthcare standards

LPN – Cardiac / Telemetry at Slidell Memorial Hospital (2017-02 – 2022-04)

Monitored cardiac patients and identified changes in condition

• Monitored cardiac patients and identified changes in condition
• Performed EKGs and assisted with procedures
• Collaborated with healthcare teams on patient care

LPN – Telemetry at Our Lady of the Lake Hospital (2008-01 – 2015-01)

Monitored telemetry patients and administered medications

• Monitored telemetry patients and administered medications
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams

LPN – Pediatrics/Oncology at St. Tammany Parish Hospital (2000-01 – 2004-01)

Provided care to pediatric and oncology patients

• Provided care to pediatric and oncology patients
• Educated families and supported patient needs

EMT-B at Acadian Ambulance & Air Med Services (1996-01 – 1997-01)

Provided emergency pre-hospital care and rapid assessment

• Provided emergency pre-hospital care and rapid assessment
• Assisted with patient stabilization and transport

LPN to RN Program in Nursing – Arkansas State University

Pre-Nursing Coursework in Nursing – Pearl River Community College (2021-01 – 2021-01)

Licensed Practical Nurse in Nursing – Louisiana Technical College

EMT in Emergency Medical Technology – Nunez Community College