Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nightengale Nursing Agency
01.2021 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Steadfast Nursing Agency
12.2020 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care at Charlotte
07.2017 - 09.2020
Responsible for wound management for a variety of wounds
Provided direct and indirect clinical services to patients
Followed and maintained compliance with applicable laws for patient care
Followed all procedures when cleaning wounds
Followed the proper chain of command when changes in the condition of the wound
Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections, and complications; and optimize patient outcomes
Educated patients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions
Collaborated with clinical staff, physicians, and other members of the treatment team to provide the patient with the highest quality and most appropriate wound care
Assisted RNs and MDs with treatments, therapies, and interventions to improve mobility, social/cognitive skills, respiratory functions, and cardiovascular health.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Terrence Cardinal Cooke Center
01.2012 - 08.2017
Worked directly under Registered Nurse
Provided personal care to patients including personal hygiene maintenance
Gathered patients' health information to ensure the best care for patients
Provided emotional and social support for patients
Assisted with the admission, appointments, transfers, and discharge of patients
Charted on the daily progress of the patient
Monitored vital signs and O2 saturation, finger stick, and blood glucose monitoring
Organized multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis with MD for high-risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds
Performed all related job responsibilities in a safe manner, maintaining clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse, Mid-Manhattan Practical Nursing Program -
College of Nursing
07.2011
No Degree - Liberal Arts And Sciences
New York College of Technology
Brooklyn, NY
06.2007
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Word, and Excel & Access
Strong wound care skills
Exceptional communication, observation, and invention skills
Pulse Oximetry Tracking
Patient Intake
Physical Assessment
Emergency Response
Clinical Documentation
Family Communication
Wound Care
Chronic Disease Management
Behavioral Assessment
Breathing Treatments
Medication Administration
Care Planning
EMR / EHR
Related Experience
Licensed Practical Nurse, Complete Care at Charlotte, Charlotte, NC, 07/2017, Present, Responsible for wound management for a variety of wounds., Provided direct and indirect clinical services to patients., Followed and maintained compliance with applicable laws for patient care., Followed all procedures when cleaning wounds., Followed the proper chain of command when changes in the condition of the wound., Followed rehabilitation and treatment plans to accelerate patient recovery; minimize pain, discomfort, infections, and complications; and optimize patient outcomes., Educated patients and their families on the safe treatment of injuries, illnesses, and conditions., Collaborated with clinical staff, physicians, and other members of the treatment team to provide the patient with the highest quality and most appropriate wound care., Assisted RNs and MDs with treatments, therapies, and interventions to improve mobility, social/cognitive skills, respiratory functions, and cardiovascular health.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Terrence Cardinal Cooke Center, New York, NY, 01/2012, 08/2017, Worked directly under Registered Nurse., Provided personal care to patients including personal hygiene maintenance., Gathered patients' health information to ensure the best care for patients., Provided emotional and social support for patients., Assisted with the admission, appointments, transfers, and discharge of patients., Charted on the daily progress of the patient., Monitored Vital signs and O2 Saturation, Finger stick and Blood glucose monitoring, Organized multidisciplinary wound and skin rounds on a weekly basis with MD for high-risk patients and patients with current pressure ulcers and other significant wounds., Performed all related job responsibilities in a safe manner, maintaining clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the ages, developmental stages, and special needs of the patients served.
Activities
CPR Certified
VOHRA Wound Certified Nurse
Sigma and Point Click Care.
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nightengale Nursing Agency
01.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Steadfast Nursing Agency
12.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Complete Care at Charlotte
07.2017 - 09.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Terrence Cardinal Cooke Center
01.2012 - 08.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse, Mid-Manhattan Practical Nursing Program -
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