Ana-Marie Blasetti
Oneonta,N.Y.
Summary
Fully qualified and credentialed Licensed Practical Nurse with over 20 years of progressive healthcare experience. Knowledgeable about nursing practices and techniques, as well as typical patient behaviors and triaging standards.
*Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation(CPR), Automated External Defibrillator (AED), and First Aid Certification through the American Heart Association.
*Basic Life Support Certification (BLC) 2002- 2024
*Continues to learn and enhance professional skills.
*Strong team player who collaborates with all parties- both professional and non- to enhance quality patient care.
*Meets and exceeds competencies related to patients' care
*Creative and resourceful problem-solving skills.
*Ability to manage time well, and perform all assigned duties with accurate attention to detail, and contributes daily to the mission and culture of patient care.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Health Care, Oneonta Specialty Services
Oneonta, N.Y.
04.2016 - Current
- Working with several providers in different specialties such as Urology, Podiatry, General surgery, Orthopedics, Vascular, Endocrinology, Nephrology, and Neurology.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 25 patients per day.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
- Protected patients, families and staff from infection by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment.
- Collect biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Administer medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Measuring and fitting Ted compression stockings and Tubi grip.
- Use sterile techniques, to prepare patients for procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Health Care, Bassett Medical Clinic
Cooperstown, N.Y.
03.2016 - 04.2018
- Assessed patients by measuring and recording vital signs and collecting specimens for lab analysis.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 27 patients per day.
- Protected patients, families and staff from infection by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering and drawing up medication.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UHS United Healthcare systems - Float Pool
Binghamton, NY
01.2013 - 02.2016
- Protected patients, families and staff from infection by cleaning and sanitizing rooms and equipment.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 30 patients per day.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Used sterile techniques, to prepare patients for procedures and assisted the physician during the procedure
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assisted physicians with conducting examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms and vitals such as height and weight.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care
Oneonta, NY
02.2003 - 11.2013
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment and care.
- communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to case managers.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers and physical therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care to nursing interventions to promote quality of life
- Educated patients, and caregivers on medical diagnoses, chronic disease self-management, medication management and wound management.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psycho social support.
- Provided exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing
Oneonta N.Y. 138202002
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
SUNY Delhi Ag & Tech
Delhi, NY1987
Medical Secretarial Studies
Utica School of Commerce
Oneonta, NY1990
Skills
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Assisting physicians in both clinic and minor procedures such as cytoscopy, biopsy's, stitches and staple removal
- Trained in sterile technique
- Wound cleaning/care and dressing expertise
- Trained in drug administration and drawing up of medication per provider order
- ELNEC training (End-Of-Life-Care)
- Cultural awareness and sensitivity
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Affiliations
I participate in Continuing education achieving at least 30 credit hours yearly.
I enjoy learning new skills every chance I get.
Arts and crafts are my main achievements after my workday.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Health Care, Oneonta Specialty Services
04.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bassett Health Care, Bassett Medical Clinic
03.2016 - 04.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
UHS United Healthcare systems - Float Pool
01.2013 - 02.2016
Licensed Practical Nurse
Catskill Area Hospice and Palliative Care
02.2003 - 11.2013
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nursing
Otsego Area School of Practical Nursing
Associate of Science - Hospitality Management
SUNY Delhi Ag & Tech
Medical Secretarial Studies
Utica School of Commerce