ANDREA LOVRIA
Batavia,NY
Summary
Passionate LPN who can bring dedication and energy to the task of providing care and creating a comfortable patient environment. Skilled at monitoring and sterilizing medical equipment, coordinating with doctors to provide basic patient care, and completing patient status assessments. Former CNA with 20+ years of experience in geriatrics.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Floral Agency (Genesee Premier LTC/Rehab)
09.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Facilitated smooth transitions from acute care settings to long-term care facilities or home environments.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
LPN
Medina Memorial Hospital / Med Surg
01.2022 - 09.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
LPN
New York State Veterans Home
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Took vital signs and recorded them to keep track of the patient's current condition
- Administer medications
- Perform ordered tests
- Operate and maintain IV's, feeding tubes and oxygen tubes
- Observed, charted, and reported changes in patient health
- Assist Registered Nurses
- Gave controlled narcotics, inserted IV's, and catheterized patients
- Change dressing per treatment plan
CNA
NYS Veterans Home
11.1998 - 01.2022
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
- Supported needs of 20+ residents under long-term care.
Education
GED -
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES
Batavia, NY01.1996
CNA -
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES
Batavia, NY01.1996
LPN -
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES
Batavia, NY01.2020
Skills
- Time management skills
- Infection control and aseptic procedures
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Caregiving skills
- Palliative care
- Patient documentation
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient intake
- Vital signs monitoring
- Geriatric nursing
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/01/96
- Certified Phlebotomist, 01/01/20
- BLS Provider, 01/01/20
- First Aid / CPR, 01/01/20
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/01/21
Personal Information
Title: LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Timeline
LPN
Floral Agency (Genesee Premier LTC/Rehab)
09.2023 - Current
LPN
Medina Memorial Hospital / Med Surg
01.2022 - 09.2023
LPN
New York State Veterans Home
08.2021 - 01.2022
CNA
NYS Veterans Home
11.1998 - 01.2022
- Certified Nursing Assistant, 01/01/96
- Certified Phlebotomist, 01/01/20
- BLS Provider, 01/01/20
- First Aid / CPR, 01/01/20
- Licensed Practical Nurse, 01/01/21
GED -
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES
CNA -
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES
LPN -
GENESEE VALLEY BOCES
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