Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, diagnostic testing and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains professionalism and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with surgeons, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, 08/2019 - Current University Of Central Florida – Orlando, FL,
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Obtained consent for in office procedures, collecting appropriate instruments and setting up sterile trays
Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Assisted physicians with conducting examinations, procedures and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs. COVID triage and screening calls.
Performed Nasopharyngeal and Oropharyngeal COVID swabbing
Cleaned and sterilized instruments and equipment to protect staff and patients from infection risk. Practicing safe donning and doffing of PPE.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatments/post operative care, chronic disease self-management and wound care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 05/2018 - Current University Of Central Florida – Orlando, FL,
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/2017 - 05/2019 University Of Central Florida – Orlando, FL,
Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature, and pulse and documented vital signs and the weight of patients.
Volunteered to work additional shifts and overtime during busy periods to maintain proper staffing and floor coverage.
Monitored fluid intake and output levels to evaluate electrolyte imbalances.
Administered medications, monitored edemas and took blood and other body fluid samples for diagnostic purposes.
Assessed patients' physical and mental conditions by thoroughly assessing medical histories and communicated to patients to base trust.
Protected and promoted patient rights and assisted individuals to achieve maximum independence.
Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming, and washing.
Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
Clinical Nursing Assistant, 10/2008 - 04/2017 American Senior Communities – Monticello, IN,
Prepared examination and patient rooms for Burn care procedures, checking supply availability and laying out instruments.
Performed debridement and dressing treatments on up to 8 patients daily.
Used mobility devices, wheelchairs and stretchers to carefully and transport patients.
Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to provide high-quality patient care.
Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
Attended to patients, continuously checking on needs and maintaining high standards of patient care.
Education and Training
Licensed Practical Nurse : Nursing, Expected in 08/2016 - Eastern Suffolk School of Nursing - Brentwood, NY, GPA:
Associate of Arts: Liberal Arts And Sciences, Expected in 05/2015 - Suffolk County Community College - Selden, NY GPA:
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2006 - Miller Place High School - Miller Place, NY GPA:
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