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Professional Summary
Well-qualified Licensed Practical Nurse with experience with IV's, medication administration, admissions and discharges, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Practiced in multiple states PA, NY, NV, and CA. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in Med-Surg, SNF, Assisted living, and correctional environments.
Skills
VS Tracking
Patient Management/Care/Assessments
Infection Control and Aseptic Procedures
HIPAA Compliance
Chronic Disease Management
Dementia Knowledge
Shared Governance
Transcribing Orders
Treatment Planning
Diabetes Diagnosis and Treatment
Indirect/Direct Patient Care
Rehabilitation Techniques
EMR / EHR
Writing reports
Team management
Tracheostomy Care
Patient and family advocacy/education
Medication Administration/IV therapy
Acute care expertise
Pre/Postoperative Care
First Aid/CPR
Work History
10/2021 to 04/2022LPNLowell General Hospital | Chelmsford, MA,
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
05/2021 to 10/2021LPNLowell General Hospital | Haverhill, MA,
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervisor.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips, and wound care advice to patients, loved ones, and caregivers.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
05/2021 to CurrentLpnLifepoint Hospitals | Youngsville, NC,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Cared for over 20 SNF and patients each day with quality-driven support.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
12/2020 to 05/2021LpnNew York Institute Of Technology | Arkadelphia, AR,
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC, CENTRIX, EPIC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Used aseptic techniques, to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
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.
01/2021 to 03/2021LPN-Med/SurgCaring Heart Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Inc | Philadelphia, PA,
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
04/2015 to 10/2017Charge Licensed Practical NurseNew York Institute Of Technology | Old Westbury, NY,
Worked with families, caregivers and patients to determine best options for treatment, diagnosis and prevention.
Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
Professionally interacted, updated and advocated care plans to patients and loved ones.
Identified unit areas of inadequacy and adjusted procedures to close gaps and improve policies.
Worked with patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), asthma, congestive heart failure (CHF), cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), diabetes or sepsis to asses needs and determine best options for care.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
10/2019 to 12/2020Licensed Practical NurseLowell General Hospital | Stoneham, MA,
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Collaborated with numerous RN's and PA's to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Point Click Care to keep team informed of changing conditions.
10/2017 to 10/2019Licensed Practical NurseCompany Name | City, State,
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Performed evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to patients in 28 bed unit.
Managed care for post-operative patients from initial recovery through discharge.
Administered medications and treatments to patients as ordered by physician, maintaining accountability for accurate narcotic count at end of each shift.
Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
Delivered basic patient care and treatments, including taking temperature or blood pressure, dressing wounds, treating bedsores and catheterizations.
Led and mentored 6 newly licensed nurses to develop professional expertise.
Education
Expected in 08/2023Bachelor of Science | NursingNightingale College, Ogden, UTGPA:
Expected in 12/2014Licensed Practical Nurse-PN299438 | NursingHarrisburg Area Community College, Harrisburg, PAGPA:
Expected in 12/2000High School Diploma | York County Technical School, York, PAGPA:
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