ALICIA CIELESZ
Sarasota,FL
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 10 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
1
1
Certification
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
VitalCaring Group
03.2025 - 09.2026
- Perform comprehensive in-home nursing assessments for medically complex patients.
- Provide wound care, medication management, IV therapy, catheter care, and disease-specific interventions.
- Monitor patients for changes in condition and promptly communicate findings to physicians and interdisciplinary team members.
- Educate patients and caregivers on disease management, medication compliance, fall prevention, infection prevention, and home safety.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans to promote independence and reduce hospitalization risk.
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation while ensuring compliance with Medicare and agency standards.
Case Manager/Care Navigator
Pathways Health Partners
02.2024 - 03.2025
- Coordinated care for high-risk and chronically ill patients across multiple healthcare settings.
- Facilitated communication among physicians, specialists, social workers, therapists, and community resources.
- Performed medication reviews and patient education to improve treatment adherence.
- Assisted patients in navigating healthcare systems and accessing appropriate services.
- Reduced barriers to care through proactive follow-up and care coordination.
Agency Nurse
Staff America Inc
11.2021 - 02.2024
- Delivered direct patient care in skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care settings.
- Administered medications, completed wound treatments, monitored patient status, and documented care in EMR systems.
- Assessed patients for changes in condition and communicated findings to providers.
- Assisted with post-surgical recovery, chronic disease management, and infection prevention initiatives.
LPN Field Nurse
Florida Homecare Specialists
01.2023 - 07.2023
- See job history 1
Clinic Nurse
Women's Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
- Implemented infection control protocols to maintain a safe clinic environment for patients and staff.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers about conditions and treatments.
Clinic Nurse
Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure, heart rate, and temperature.
- Delivered direct patient care, changed dressings and administered medications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations and procedures, providing expert clinical support as needed.
- Reduced patient wait times through effective triage and prioritization of tasks.
Director of Nursing
Mission Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
- Monitored and adjusted staffing levels to meet patient care needs.
- Led interdisciplinary teams to streamline patient care processes.
- Oversaw budget preparation and financial management for nursing departments.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive nursing policies and procedures.
Pediatric Nurse
Coastal pediatric care
07.2020 - 05.2021
- Assisted with examinations, treatments and office procedures.
- Immunized patients against communicable diseases based on seasonal factors, age or current transmission rates.
- Documented pediatric patient care to maintain accurate and complete medical records.
- Educated patients and families on health topics, medications and treatments to increase understanding and improve health outcomes.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Elmcroft | Eclipse Senior Living
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated medication administration, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers, residents, and families to ensure holistic care delivery.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
Stay at Home Mom
Self
03.2018 - 08.2019
Surgical office LPN
Ocala Surgical Associates
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Built and maintained productive relationships with patients and families based on trusting and open communication.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Assisted in wound care management, ensuring adherence to clinical guidelines.
- Educated patients on recovery protocols and post-surgery self-care practices.
LPN Charge Nurse
Brownwood Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Coordinated patient care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
- Managed medication administration processes, ensuring accuracy and adherence to regulations.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
LPN - Licensed practical nursing
Rasmussen College
Ocala, FL, US10-2016
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Patient safety
- Disease prevention
- Quality improvement
- Medication administration
- Patient education
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Patient advocacy
Certification
- CPR, BLS
- IV THERAPY
- FL STATE NURSING COMPACT LICENSE- LPN
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
VitalCaring Group
03.2025 - 09.2026
Case Manager/Care Navigator
Pathways Health Partners
02.2024 - 03.2025
LPN Field Nurse
Florida Homecare Specialists
01.2023 - 07.2023
Clinic Nurse
Women's Care
05.2022 - 10.2022
Clinic Nurse
Central Florida Vein & Vascular Center
01.2022 - 05.2022
Agency Nurse
Staff America Inc
11.2021 - 02.2024
Director of Nursing
Mission Oaks Assisted Living and Memory Care
05.2021 - 12.2021
Pediatric Nurse
Coastal pediatric care
07.2020 - 05.2021
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Elmcroft | Eclipse Senior Living
08.2019 - 08.2020
Stay at Home Mom
Self
03.2018 - 08.2019
Surgical office LPN
Ocala Surgical Associates
03.2017 - 03.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
Brownwood Care Center
10.2016 - 03.2017
LPN - Licensed practical nursing
Rasmussen College