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LPN
Professional Summary
Dedicated nursing professional with 12 years of experience in providing compassionate patient care to individuals in many settings. Proven talents in long term care and home health. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.
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Work History
LPN, 04/2019 to Current
Saratoga Hospital – Ballston Lake , NY
Saratoga Hospital – Ballston Lake , NY
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Coordinated daily medicine schedules and administration to help clients address symptoms and enhance quality of life.
- Kept digital records of patient details, medications, billing and other activities.
- Increased medication knowledge and medical terminology prowess through consistent research and continuing education.
- Reported changes in patient status regarding drug therapy.
- Took patient vital signs, height and weight measurements and monitored glucose and patient wellbeing.
- Kept close eye on behavior and emotional responses of clients, consulting with supervisor to address concerns and protect each person from any harm.
- Checked vital signs on daily basis and contacted supervisor regarding any patient health concerns or behavioral changes.
- Administered antibiotics and daily medications to patients and remained vigilant for negative side effects.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Maintained best-in-class standards for individualized care in up to 40-bed unit by continuously checking in with patients and families and quickly providing care.
LPN, 06/2010 to Current
Saratoga Hospital – Wilton , NY
Saratoga Hospital – Wilton , NY
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered dietary information, assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives and support wellness goals.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for over 40patients and patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
LPN Supervisor, 07/2019 to 01/2020
Bowery Residents Committee – NY, State
Bowery Residents Committee – NY, State
- Scheduled staff and delegated work assignments.
- Oversaw medication passes and all direct patient care.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and changed catheters as part of comprehensive support.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood, urine or sputum samples from patients for laboratory testing.
- Delivered oral medications, intramuscular injections and IV fluids to mitigate or resolve patient symptoms.
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews concerning symptoms, medications and prior treatment.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Education
High School Diploma: 06/1988
Seabreeze High School - City, State
Seabreeze High School - City, State
- Continuing education in general study
Associate of Science: LPN, 12/2009
Daytona State College - City, State
Daytona State College - City, State
No Degree: IV CERTIFICATIONDaytona State College - City, State
Certifications
- First Aid/CPR Certified
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School Attended
- Seabreeze High School
- Daytona State College
Job Titles Held:
- LPN
- LPN Supervisor
Degrees
- High School Diploma : 06/1988
Associate of Science : LPN , 12/2009
No Degree : IV CERTIFICATION
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