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ALICE V. LONG
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
A position as a Licensed Practical Nurse in a major corporation with room to grow.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Private Duty
Kenya Felton
Penn Hills , PA
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored vital signs and reported significant changes to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of personalized care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication adherence, and post-discharge instructions.
LPN Supervisor
Pennwood Nursing Rehab
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2022 - 09.2023
- Supervise 3-4 CNA’s, administer medication, wound care, transcribe physician orders, observe for changes inpatients condition, monitor vital signs, update electronic records.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and regulatory requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels of medical supplies, ensuring efficient resource management and availability.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, promoting a positive work environment focused on patient welfare.
- Conducted regular audits on patient files, ensuring all documentation was up-to-date and compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Reduced instances of medication errors by implementing strict protocols for double-checking dosages and potential interactions.
LPN OP
UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2021 - 03.2022
- Room patients, taking patients vitals, documenting in patients electronic record, answering all email communications in a timely manner.
- Answer all patient messages within EPIC, corresponding with patients to explain test results, help MD within office procedures, helping with all other task assigned by manager.
Health Coach LPN
Allegheny Health System
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2020 - 05.2020
- Assist with population health management patient outreach and coordination of care, assist provider, and provide self-management support.
- Ensure pre-visit planning is completed by performing chart and data reviews in advance of patient arrival by identifying items that need addressed during visit.
- Perform in house testing.
- Maintain electronic records.
Home Care Specialist
Moriarty Consultants
Pittsburgh, PA
01.2016 - 11.2017
- Took and recorded vital signs.
- Assisted with ADL'.
- Administered prescribed oral medications.
LPN Private Duty
Rev. Joseph
Pittsburgh, PA
12.2008 - 03.2015
- Administered prescribed oral medications.
- Accompanied ambulatory patients outside home.
- Maintained records of services performed and of apparent condition of patient.
LPN Supervisor
LGAR
Turtle Creek, PA
11.2007 - 09.2008
- Administer oral and IV meds
- Administer enteral feeding w/ flush
- Administer 02 therapy
- Wound care
- Trach/stoma care
- Supervise 4-6 CNA's
- Documentation
LPN Supervisor
HCR Manor Care
07.2003 - 07.2007
- Administer oral and IV medications
- Check CBG's/administer insulin as prescribed
- Change 02 equipment
- Maintain patient clinical records
- Wound Care
- Documentation
LPN E.R. Department
Braddock Hospital
Braddock, PA
08.2001 - 06.2003
- Administered prescribed oral medications under written direction of the physician.
- Observed patients and reported adverse reactions to medication.
- Administered specified medication.
- Assembled and used such equipment as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen.
- Collected samples, such as urine, blood and sputum from patients for testing.
- Triaged and treated acutely sick and injured patients
LPN Physician Office
UPMC Family Medicine
Pittsburgh, PA
04.2000 - 05.2001
- Took and recorded vital signs.
- Administered specified medication and immunizations.
- Collected samples, such as urine and blood from patients for testing.
- Administer Snellen test
- Follow physicians’ orders
- Called in medications to pharmacy
- Obtained prior authorizations for medications and test procedures
Education
Diploma -
Connelley Trade
01-1995
Medical Information Specialist
Community College of Allegheny County
Diploma - undefined
Shadyside School of Nursing
01-2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Medication dispensing
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
Timeline
LPN Private Duty
Kenya Felton
10.2023 - 04.2025
LPN Supervisor
Pennwood Nursing Rehab
05.2022 - 09.2023
LPN OP
UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital
10.2021 - 03.2022
Health Coach LPN
Allegheny Health System
03.2020 - 05.2020
Home Care Specialist
Moriarty Consultants
01.2016 - 11.2017
LPN Private Duty
Rev. Joseph
12.2008 - 03.2015
LPN Supervisor
LGAR
11.2007 - 09.2008
LPN Supervisor
HCR Manor Care
07.2003 - 07.2007
LPN E.R. Department
Braddock Hospital
08.2001 - 06.2003
LPN Physician Office
UPMC Family Medicine
04.2000 - 05.2001
Diploma - undefined
Shadyside School of Nursing
Medical Information Specialist
Community College of Allegheny County
Diploma -
Connelley Trade