Alanna Thorpe
Albany,NY
Summary
Driven nurse with several years of experience caring for patients and/or residents within long term care and subacute settings. Smoothly deliver comprehensive patient care and delegate tasks according to patients and/or residents needs and personnel skillsets. Dedicated to providing top quality care within a multidisciplinary team environment.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Clipboard Health
Amsterdam, NY
06.2023 - Current
- Worked as an agency employee for River Ridge Living Center Rehabilitation and Nursing.
- Assist physicians with resident care by taking vital signs, administering injections as well as medications in a timely manner.
- Perform routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Maintain accurate medical records of each resident's health condition and reported a change in baseline to the supervisor.
- Participate in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
LPN
Community Health Partners
Albany, NY
05.2021 - Current
- Assist with personal care activities, such as bathing, dressing and grooming.
- Provide companionship and monitored health condition of clients.
- Prepare meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Collect information about conditions and treatment plans from caregivers, nurses, and doctors.
- Administer medications as instructed by physician or nurse practitioner.
- Monitor vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure .
LPN
St. Margarets Center
Albany, NY
03.2021 - Current
- Provide resident care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Provide direct physical and emotional support to residents and their families.
- Maintain accurate medical records of each resident's health condition, monitored for changes in condition, and reported to the supervising.
- Ensure that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Use sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
DSP
Center for Disability Services
Albany, NY
11.2016 - 03.2022
- Provided assistance to individuals with daily activities such as personal care, meal preparation and medication reminders.
- Accompanied individuals on outings to promote independence and integration into the community.
- Assisted in planning and implementing recreational activities for participants.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Provided direct care to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, fostering activities of daily living.
Grocery Clerk
Save A Lot Grocery Store
Albany, NY
07.2014 - 06.2018
- Assisted customers with locating items in the store, answered questions about products and prices.
- Stocked shelves, rotated merchandise and ensured product freshness.
- Maintained cleanliness of the store by sweeping floors, mopping up spills and organizing shelves.
- Greeted customers as they entered the store, provided friendly customer service and responded to inquiries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Troy, NY05-2024
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Capital Region Career And Technical School
Albany, NY06-2020
High School Diploma -
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls
Albany, NY06-2014
Skills
- Flexible and Adaptable
- PPE Compliance
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Problem-Solving
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Multitasking Abilities
- Communication
- Collaboration
- Task Prioritization
Certification
- American Heart Association CPR/ BLS certified 7/2024
- Registered Nurse: awaiting Licensure NYS Sept 2024
- Licensed Practical Nurse: NYS Jan 2021
Timeline
LPN
Clipboard Health
06.2023 - Current
LPN
Community Health Partners
05.2021 - Current
LPN
St. Margarets Center
03.2021 - Current
DSP
Center for Disability Services
11.2016 - 03.2022
Grocery Clerk
Save A Lot Grocery Store
07.2014 - 06.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Capital Region Career And Technical School
High School Diploma -
Albany Leadership Charter High School For Girls