Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 11+ years' experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, record keeping and compliance requirements. Seasoned Nurse with extensive experience providing care to Geriatrics with cognitive impairment in Retirement community setting.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Willow Valley Communities
Willow Street, PA
06.2010 - Current
Provided care for 24-32 geriatrics in retirement care setting on 32 bed unit
Monitor basic residents health such as vital signs and overall condition.
Communicate with Primary Care Physician and family members with any changes in condition.
Accurately transcribe and carry out physicians' orders as appropriate
Responsible for preparing, administering and charting oral, topical and subcutaneous drugs as prescribed by Physician.
Responsible for completing treatments as ordered
Assist in development and implementation of Resident's Care Plan; update Care Plan as needed.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Charge nurse of 4 floor building when Clinical Coordinator is not on duty.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Homestead Village Retirement Community
Lancaster, PA
04.2010 - 08.2010
Monitor basic residents health such as vital signs and overall condition
Communicate with Primary Care Physician and family members with any changes in condition
Accurately transcribe and carry out physicians' orders as appropriate
Responsible for preparing, administering and charting oral, topical and subcutaneous drugs as prescribed by Physician
Responsible for completing treatments as ordered .
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.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brethren Village Retirement Community
Lititz, PA
04.2010 - 06.2010
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.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
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.
Nursing Assistant/ Unit Secretary
Lancaster Regional Medical Center
Lancaster, PA
10.2007 - 04.2010
Worked as nursing assistant on medical- surgical/ medical-oncology unit
Provided care for 8-14 adult patient in acute care setting on 22- bed unit
Certified in performing EKGs, bladder scans
Worked together with nurses and other health care team members to ensure patients are given optimal care
Also worked as unit secretary (PRN) in charge of completing doctor's orders such as in consulting specialist, putting in lab work and making sure charts are neat and accurate.
Medical Technician/Resident Care Assistant
Magnolias of Lancaster Assistant Living Facility
Lancaster, PA
03.2007 - 10.2007
Worked at Alzheimer/Dementia facility, responsible for overseeing and providing care for all adult resident in 28-30 bed unit
In charge of other health care personnel while supervisor is not on duty
Responsible for preparing, administering and charting oral, topical and subcutaneous drugs
Also responsible for updating charts to reflect changes in resident condition and also rechecking MARs at beginning at each month to check for accuracy from month to month
Also helping residents with their ADL's such as bathing, changing of clothes, toileting them every two hours, doing resident's laundry and also completing some light housekeeping.
Supervisor
Fuddruckers Restaurant
Lancaster, PA
03.2004 - 10.2007
Worked at restaurant as manager
In charge of overseeing restaurant by making sure it ran smoothly and customers are satisfied with their time there.
Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Handled customer complaints, resolved issues and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
Education
Diploma in Nursing - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PA
12.2009
Skills
Documenting incidents
Empathetic and compassionate
Caring for wounds
Assisting physicians
Personal and professional integrity
Colostomy care
Oxygen machine maintenance
Obtaining/charting vital signs
Experience with working with Geriatrics and Dementia
CPR certified
Familiar with PCC for medication administration and documentation
Accomplishments
Selected as a Cultural Coach Ambassador within Willow Valley Communities.
As a Cultural Coach I worked as a mentor, mediator and goal to bring positivity within the building and community
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