Results-driven Licensed Practical Nurse with strong skills in medication dispensing and patient assessments. Committed to delivering high-quality care while ensuring regulatory compliance and fostering a supportive environment for both patients and colleagues.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
Longwood, FL
05.2019 - 02.2026
Administered medication and treatments per physician's orders to ensure patient health and recovery.
Monitored vital signs, identifying changes and reporting concerns to nursing staff promptly.
Assisted with daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and promoting independence.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
Educated patients and families on health management, improving overall understanding of care procedures.
Mentored junior nursing staff, fostering a culture of learning and professional development within the team.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
Orlando, FL
01.2008 - 05.2019
Streamlined documentation processes, increasing accuracy in patient records and compliance with regulations.
Led initiatives to improve patient satisfaction scores through enhanced communication strategies and service delivery.
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.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Education
High School Diploma
Department of Education
Winter Haven, FL
07-2008
Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Americare School of Nursing
Fern Park FL
07.2008
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Emergency response
Patient intake
Caregiving skills
Preventive care
Mental health support
Medical records management
Pain management
Charting and recording
Certified in CPR/AED
Certification
[Area of certification] Training - [Timeframe]
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Longwood Health and Rehabilitation Center
05.2019 - 02.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando Health and Rehabilitation Center
01.2008 - 05.2019
Practical Nursing - Licensed Practical Nursing
Americare School of Nursing
High School Diploma
Department of Education
IV Certified
IV Certified since 2009 and Recertified since 2019