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Colby Ranson

Chicopee

Summary

Compassionate and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with rotational experience and a background as a caretaker. Demonstrated ability to provide exceptional patient care and support while working in diverse health care settings and warehouse settings. Skilled in applying theoretical knowledge to practical situations and collaborating effectively with interdisciplinary teams.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Behavioral Health Network Inc.
Springfield, MA
02.2026 - Current

Behavioral Health Network (BHN), MA
Licensed Practical Nurse (Overnight)
January 2026 – Present

  • Provide direct patient care in a behavioral health and medical detox/substance use treatment setting
  • Administer medications and monitor for therapeutic and adverse effects, including withdrawal management protocols
  • Perform ongoing patient assessments, including vital signs, mental status, and withdrawal symptoms (CIWA/COWS as applicable)
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to support individualized treatment and detox plans
  • Respond to behavioral or medical emergencies, including withdrawal-related complications, to ensure patient safety
  • Document care accurately in accordance with facility, state, and regulatory standards
  • Support patient education related to detox, recovery, medications, and discharge planning

Home Health Aide

ServiceNet
Springfield, MA
07.2025 - 01.2026
  • Assisted with communication, hygiene, mobility, and personal care
  • Monitored vital signs and supported medication routines
  • Provided transportation to appointments and outings
  • Performed light housekeeping, meal prep, and errands
  • Educated clients on hygiene, nutrition, and home care

Warehouse Manager

Plastipak Packaging, Inc
East Longmeadow, MA
10.2020 - 03.2024
  • Oversaw shipment inspections to ensure quality and compliance
  • Maintained warehouse organization and safety standards
  • Operated forklifts and trained associates on safe equipment use
  • Ensured adherence to safety, GMP, ISO, and operational procedures
  • Managed inventory accuracy, FIFO processes, and shipment documentation
  • Supported staff evaluations and disciplinary actions
  • Coordinated warehouse transfers and communicated with shuttle drivers
  • Reported and addressed food safety and equipment issues

Gas Leak Surveying Technician

TRC
Windsor, CT
01.2020 - 10.2020
  • Detected, located, and evaluated gas leaks
  • Inspected and tested systems to identify faults
  • Reported leaks and completed related documentation
  • Performed light manual labor and other assigned tasks

Warehouse Worker

Granite City Electric Supply
Springfield, MA
09.2019 - 01.2020
  • Inspected incoming materials and outgoing shipments to ensure quality and protect company and customer interests
  • Maintained clean, organized aisles and floors to support safe and efficient forklift operation

Warehouse Selector

C&S Wholesale Groceries Inc.
Westfield, MA
08.2019 - 10.2019
  • Tracked inventory, conducted cycle counts, and resolved discrepancies
  • Unloaded and sorted incoming products for storage
  • Organized, stacked, and palletized packages for efficient storage and handling

Home Health Aide

Multicultural Community Services
Springfield, MA
02.2015 - 09.2019
  • Assisted with communication, hygiene, mobility, and personal care
  • Monitored vital signs and supported medication routines
  • Provided transportation to appointments and outings
  • Performed light housekeeping, meal prep, and errands
  • Educated clients on hygiene, nutrition, and home care

Apprentice

Alternate Energy
Springfield, MA
06.2006 - 06.2019
  • Installed, assembled, and repaired woodwork, cabinetry, trim, and performed light electrical work under supervision
  • Maintained clean job sites and properly disposed of debris
  • Gained knowledge of residential and commercial building codes

Freight Team Associate

Veritiv Corporation
Enfield, CT
11.2017 - 04.2019
  • Received deliveries, scanned packages, and updated orders in the database
  • Picked and prepared shipments to support timely order fulfillment
  • Operated heavy equipment and multitasked to optimize project completion

Education

Practical Nurse - Diploma

Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT
10-2025

Skills

  • Bathing: tub, shower, bed bath, skin care inspection
  • Provide physical support to assist patients to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising
  • Communicate with patients to ascertain feelings or need for assistance or social and emotional support
  • Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas
  • Record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff
  • Patient Transfer/Lift
  • Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers
  • Patient Positioning
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Direct patient care
  • Medication administration

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse, State of CT and MA 2025
  • Pallet Jack Certification, Plastipak Packaging, Inc, MA 2025
  • Forklift Certification, Plastipak Packaging, Inc, MA 2025
  • CPR/BLS Certified, HealthForce, CT 2025

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Behavioral Health Network Inc.
02.2026 - Current

Home Health Aide

ServiceNet
07.2025 - 01.2026

Warehouse Manager

Plastipak Packaging, Inc
10.2020 - 03.2024

Gas Leak Surveying Technician

TRC
01.2020 - 10.2020

Warehouse Worker

Granite City Electric Supply
09.2019 - 01.2020

Warehouse Selector

C&S Wholesale Groceries Inc.
08.2019 - 10.2019

Freight Team Associate

Veritiv Corporation
11.2017 - 04.2019

Home Health Aide

Multicultural Community Services
02.2015 - 09.2019

Apprentice

Alternate Energy
06.2006 - 06.2019

Practical Nurse - Diploma

Lincoln Technical Institute
Colby Ranson