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Professional Summary
License practical nurse with over five years of experience in patient care. Caring professional with ambition to learn and gain experience to be a better nurse. Looking for a nursing or clinocal position where I can utilize my nursing skills and years of experience.
Skills
Basic patient care
Patient monitoring
Administering medications
O2 treatment
Bilingual-Spanish
Communication
Empathy
Organized
Confidentiality
Teamwork
Dependability
Observation
Work History
08/2021 to CurrentLPNMcguire Group Health Care Facilities | Williamsville, NY,
Monitoring trach and maintaining a patent airway.
Trach suctioning as needed to maintain a patent airway.
Trach care and changing trach tie
g tube care and maintaining tube patent.
Administration of meds/fluids via j/peg tube
Monitoring and documenting saturation level, pulse, and temperature
Assisting patient with ADL's such as bathing or dressing.
Assisting with repositioning patient in bed or chair.
Assisting with transferring patient from bed to chair or chair to bed.
Monitoring, documenting and conveying important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care.
Documenting and reporting any change of condition to case manager, physician and agency staff.
Minimizing staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluating patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
03/2015 to 07/2020LPN Charge NurseBernice Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, Llc | Bernice, LA,
Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using pointclickcare.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
10/2008 to 04/2015CNAEvangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Divine Word Evangelical Lutheran Church, MN,
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Assisted patients with bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Expected in 12/2014 to to Certificate | LPN ProgramReading Area Community College, Pennsylvania, GPA:
Expected in 06/2006 to to High School Diploma | Reading Senior High School, Pennsylvania, GPA:
Expected in 06/2005 to to Certificate | Nurse Aide ProgramReading Muhlenberg Vo-Tech, Pennslyvania, GPA:
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