Fully credentialed LPN with experience providing compassionate care in community and home environment.Two years of experience in home care. and one year as hospice nurse, experienced with providing direct in-home care to terminal patients. Maintain strong reputation for achieving high levels of patient satisfaction.
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Florida, License number PN5193123
CPR certified through American Heart Association
IV Certified
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Responsible for bedside primary crisis care and medication management for hospice patients. Provided palliative care in outpatient settings ranging from assessment to development and implementation of care plans. Partnered with Registered Nurses to ensure dignity, safety, respect, comfort, and proper end of life care for terminally ill patients. Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care. Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment following doctor's orders. Assisted patients with multiple terminal diagnoses including several types of cancer, neurological disorders, and heart disease. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Performed wound care and enteral feedings as ordered. Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments. Provided necessary training for patients' caregivers and emotional support. Provided quality nursing care in accordance with hospice care policies and procedures.
Completed clinical work in Pediatrics. Worked under the supervision of Registered Nurses to provide pediatric nursing care in safe, home-like environment where children can receive nursing care; respiratory treatments; occupational, speech and physical therapy; and schooling appropriate for their age. Assisted children with multiple chronic diagnosis including cerebral palsy, cystic fibrosis, prematurity, laryngotracheomalacia, asthma, GERD, among others. Developed patient-centered care plans for learning purposes in accordance with program requirements.
Completed clinical work in Medical-Surgical floor. Worked under the supervision of Registered Nurses in evaluating patients presenting with multiple diagnoses including asthma, COPD, cancer, appendicitis, hernia, sickle cell disease, ulcerative colitis, among others. Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery. Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, care-plans, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
Responsible for primary care and medication management for home bound patients. Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment following doctor's orders. Partnered with Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, diabetes and hypertension. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Tested glucose and administered insulin injections. Performed wound care, IV medication administration and enteral feedings as ordered. Provided necessary health education training for patients and caregivers. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
Responsible for primary care and medication management for home bound patients. Evaluated patient care needs and prioritized treatment following doctor's orders. Partnered Registered Nurses to ensure over all well-being of patients. Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD, diabetes and hypertension. Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure. Tested glucose and administered insulin injections. Performed wound care, IV medication administration and enteral feedings as ordered. Provided necessary health education training for patients and caregivers. Supported patients with customized patient teaching tools. Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
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