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LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Professional Summary

Diligent Registered Nurse professional with a progressive healthcare career history in direct patient care first as an Emergency medical technician for 2 years, then worked 2 years as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and recently graduated as a Registered Nurse with a 3.3 GPA. Agile and responsive to dynamic patient needs and environmental conditions. Team-oriented, always eager to learn more and reliable with healthcare knowledge, technical abilities, bilingual with clear verbal and written communication skills and sound clinical judgment. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support.

Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/2019 to CurrentCompany Name - City, State
  • Cared for a variety amount of patients in different locations as per agency staffing needs varying from 8-16hr shifts
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures
  • Performed hourly and as needed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences
  • Administered controlled narcotics and G-tube medications
  • Collaborated with other healthcare team members to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
  • Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges
Licensed Practical Nurse, 11/2017 to 11/2019Company Name - City, State
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Provided care for patients with tracheostomies, g-tubes, and foley catheters
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Cared for over 25 long term care patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse, 10/2017 to 12/2017Company Name - City, State
  • Provided 1 on 1 home care to a special needs pediatric patient
  • Helped patient complete day-to-day tasks, including bathing, dressing and eating
  • Assessed patients overall health, vital signs and recorded in manual medical record
  • Monitored and prevented patient from falls/hazardous materials
  • Ensured patient intake and output was within normal range
  • Administered patients daily medications
  • Documented patient behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to supervising registered nurse and patient's parents
Emergency Medical Technician, 01/2015 to 10/2017Company Name - City, State
  • Communicated with lucid patients to gather incident and medical history information
  • Developed and maintained rapport with coworkers and local hospital staff to facilitate efficient patient care
  • Monitored patient status during ambulance transport and transfer
  • Evaluated patient vital signs and status to determine care needs
  • Executed well-informed critical decision making in high-pressure situations
  • Assessed situation severity of emergent medical incidents and provided care accordingly
  • Conducted equipment and vehicle checks to maintain continuous and safe operation
  • Operated emergency vehicles to transport critical patients
  • Communicated with patients about pain, comfort and needs during transportation and preliminary medical care
  • Controlled wounds and injuries en-route to hospitals, prepping patients for advanced treatments or maintaining conditions pre-arrival
Education
Associate of Applied Science, Nursing Education, Expected in 05/2020
Passaic County Community College - City
  • Graduated with 3.3 GPA
  • Registered Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse, Nursing, 08/2017
Passaic County Technical Institute - City
  • Graduated with 3.9 GPA
  • Graduated in Top 2% of Class
Emergency Medical Technician , Emergency Medical Services, 06/2015
Passaic County Community College - City
  • Graduated with 3.5 GPA
High School Diploma, 06/2012
Rosa L. Parks School of Fine And Performing Arts - City, State
  • Graduated with 3.5 GPA
  • Majored in Theater Arts
Skills
  • Caring and patient oriented
  • Bilingual (Spanish and English)
  • Computer skills
  • Clinical documentation using Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
  • Problem solving
  • Time management
  • Strong work ethic
  • Able to multitask
  • Foley catheter, G-tube, Trach, IV and Wound care
  • Home care (Pediatrics)
  • Organized
Clinical Experience

Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside

Medical Center, Montclair, NJ

  • Cardiac

St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center, Paterson, NJ

  • Med Surg
  • Pediatrics
  • Psychiatric Unit
  • Postpartum
  • Labor and delivery
Registered Nurse

LIC #: 49RN39530242

Expiration date: May 30, 2022

Certifications

CPR - BLS Provider

Expiration date: 7/31/2020

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School Attended

  • Passaic County Community College
  • Passaic County Technical Institute
  • Rosa L. Parks School of Fine And Performing Arts

Job Titles Held:

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Home Care Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Emergency Medical Technician

Degrees

  • Associate of Applied Science , Nursing Education Expected in 05/2020
    Licensed Practical Nurse , Nursing 08/2017
    Emergency Medical Technician , Emergency Medical Services 06/2015
    High School Diploma , 06/2012

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