Alisia Zapata
Phoebe Nursing Home
Allentown ,PA
1
year of professional experience
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and providing compassionate care. Proven ability to collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, ensuring individualized care plans and effective patient education.
Offering background that includes strong interpersonal skills and genuine interest in patient care, eager to learn and grow in healthcare environment. Brings foundational understanding of patient care principles and ability to quickly adapt to new medical procedures and environments. Ready to use and develop skills in patient communication and basic clinical tasks in Licensed Practical Nurse role.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 1 Month- Administered medications and treatments under supervision of registered nurses, ensuring patient safety and compliance with protocols.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff, contributing to timely interventions.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and enhancing quality of life through compassionate care.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records, maintaining confidentiality and adhering to facility policies.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans tailored to patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, fostering understanding of care options and wellness strategies.
- Participated in infection control practices, ensuring a clean environment that supports patient health and safety standards.
- Engaged in ongoing professional development through training sessions, enhancing skills in clinical procedures and patient care protocols.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Education
LPN - Practical Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Compassionate care
Clinical documentation
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Care planning
ADL assistance
Caregiving skills
Behavioral assessment
Accomplishments
I have been recognized for positive difference and the responsiveness to my residents by chief operating officer
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Phoebe Nursing Home
09.2025 - CurrentRead More
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
LPN from Practical Nursing
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