Alexandra Gombar
Shelton,CT
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with 17 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in geriatric care settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital
Fairfield , CT
01.2011 - Current
- Adheres to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Provides emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury-related issues.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Works as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Answers patient calls, identifies issues, and determines how best to assist within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maefair Health Care Center
Trumbull, CT
01.2007 - 12.2010
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 35 patients per day.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT05-2024
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Housatonic Community College
Bridgeport, CT01-2021
License Practical Nurse Certification -
New England Technical Institute
Shelton12-2006
High School Diploma -
Masuk High School
Monroe, CT06-2001
Skills
- Clinical Documentation using Point Click Care program
- Direct Geriatric Patient Care
- Medication Administration
- American Heart Association 2023-CPR/AED Certified
- Omnicare Pharmacy 2007-IV certification for medication administration and line maintenance
Clinical Experience/Rotations
- Medical-Surgical Care Unit-Yale New Haven Hospital-New Haven, CT June-July 2023
- Medical Surgical Care Unit-Yale New Haven Hospital St. Raphael Campus-September-December 2023
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Carolton Chronic & Convalescent Hospital
01.2011 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maefair Health Care Center
01.2007 - 12.2010
Associate of Science - Nursing
Gateway Community College
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Housatonic Community College
License Practical Nurse Certification -
New England Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Masuk High School
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