
Seasoned LPN with nine plus years of experience. Providing skilled care to diverse patient populations, in long term care and rehabilitation. Dedicated professional with great collaboration & assessment skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation. Adaptable to changing needs. Known for compassionate patient care.
Administered medications and monitored patient responses, ensuring compliance with treatment regimens. Conducted regular assessments to identify changes in patients' conditions, documenting findings accurately.
Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote understanding of care objectives.
Trained and mentored new nursing staff on best practices and organizational policies.
Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs. Supervised med aides and certified nurse assistants. Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care. Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities. Assessed/Monitored patients vital signs. Floated between long term and rehab units Completed admissions and discharges. Initiate IVs and monitored PICC and Midlines. Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Educating pt and families on their health conditions. Communicated patient needs to MD & NP.
Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs. Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care. Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests. Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance. Assessed/Monitored patients' vital signs. Administered medication. Supervised nurse assistance. Worked/Managed first COVID unit. Initiated IV's Obtained blood samples and monitored Midline & PICC sites. Educating pt and families on their health conditions. Communicated patient needs to MD & NP.
Worked as thee only charge nurses on a 20 bed rehabilitation unit admitting multiple new patients, administrating medication by all routes, Monitored PICC line and IV sites also completing dressing changes at PICC/IV sites. Completing assessments and treatments Monitoring resident for change of condition. Educating pt and families on their health conditions. Communicating patients needs and concerns to MD. Supervising CNA's. Also carrying out all nursing duties within my scope.
Worked as one of two charge nurses on a 40 bed rehabilitation unit admitting multiple new patients at a fast pace, administrating medication by all routes, Monitored PICC line and IV sites also completing dressing changes at PICC/IV sites. Completing assessments and treatments Monitoring resident for change of condition who were weeks/days post op. Educating pt and families on their health conditions. Communicating patients needs and concerns to MD. Also carrying out all nursing duties within my scope.
Worked as the only charge nurse on a 16 bed rehabilitation unit admitting new patients, administrating medication by all routes, Monitored PICC line and IV sites also completing dressing changes at PICC/IV sites . Monitoring resident for change of condition who were weeks/days post op. Over seeing CNA's. Communicating patients needs and concerns to MD, and carrying out all nursing duties within my scope.
Worked in a skilled facility with geriatric patients, administered medication. Monitored residents for any change of condition, while keeping MD updated. Performed basic physical assessments. Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's. Ensured HIPAA compliance. Strong leader for nursing personnel assigned to the unit/shift. Supervised CNA's