Alicyn Van Voorhis
Saugerties,New York
Summary
Self-motivated, decisive healthcare professional with proven bedside manner, clinical skills and diagnostic support experience. Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes. Specialize geriatric patient care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Lake Katrine, New York
07.2023 - Current
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
Discharge Planner
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Lake Katrine, New York
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Facilitated referrals for follow up appointments with specialists or primary care providers post-discharge.
- Advised on policy development and assisted in community program implementation.
- Evaluated patient's ability to live independently or function within an assisted living facility prior to release from the hospital.
- Created a safe environment for discharged patients by providing information about safety precautions at home and in the community.
- Developed individualized discharge plans for patients based on their medical and psychosocial needs.
- Provided information to access financial assistance, legal aid or housing.
- Planned and coordinated discharge from care facility to patient's home.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings when determining appropriate levels of care prior to discharge.
- Assisted families in understanding insurance coverage options so they can make informed decisions about necessary treatments post-hospitalization.
- Identified any potential barriers or risks that may impede successful outcomes post-discharge.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Lake Katrine, NY
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients to prevent bedsores.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Bartender
Main Street Restaurant
Saugerties, NY
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner.
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Processed payments accurately and efficiently with POS system.
- Measured and mixed house ingredients to prepare both custom and menu drink orders.
- Ensured proper sanitation of bar area, glassware, utensils, and equipment.
- Managed accurate bar tabs and processed cash and credit card transactions.
- Remained calm and poised during busy periods, promoting great customer service to guests.
- Organized storeroom inventory of supplies such as cups, napkins, straws.
- Poured wine, beer and cocktails for patrons.
- Maintained knowledge of bar and menu options to prepare drinks and make food recommendations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Maria College of Albany
Albany, NY05-2023
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ulster County Community College
Stone Ridge, NY05-2019
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
Kingston, NY06-2015
Skills
- Geriatric Care
- Medication Administration
- Direct Patient Care
- Case Management
- Care Planning
Languages
Spanish
Limited
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
07.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
12.2021 - 04.2023
Discharge Planner
Ten Broeck Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
06.2021 - 06.2023
Bartender
Main Street Restaurant
01.2019 - 01.2020
Associate of Arts - Nursing
Maria College of Albany
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Ulster County Community College
High School Diploma -
Kingston High School
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