ANGELLE CAROLLO Terry, LPN
Metairie,LA
Summary
Professionally trained Nurse with experience ensuring high standards of culturally competent care for a wide variety of patients with diverse needs. I offer proven skills in patient care, medication administration and treatment implementation with a strong work ethic and adaptability. Communicative LPN with a background of assisting patients with varying degrees of mental illness and substance-alcohol dependency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Recovery Nurse
Hedgewood Surgical Center
New Orleans, LA
06.2017 - Current
- Monitored vital signs including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, height and weight measurements.
- Evaluated patients recovering from surgeries and coming out of anesthesia.
- Administered medications to manage progression off anesthesia medications, deal with side effects and promote recovery.
- Utilized effective communication skills to educate patients and family members on side effects from both surgery and anesthesia.
- Monitored patient pain levels and administered medication to diminish patient discomfort.
- Delivered individualized care to post-operative patients by monitoring pain levels, checking vital signs and explaining next steps to recovery.
Psych Nurse
RHD Metropolitan ACT Team
New Orleans, LA
08.2011 - 01.2018
- Provided nursing care and medical treatment to patients within the scope of practice as defined by state law.
- Monitored medication compliance through scheduled visits or phone calls with clients.
- Performed ongoing assessments of client's needs throughout the course of their treatment program.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss patient cases and develop comprehensive treatment plans.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving behavioral disturbances or potential harm to self or others.
- Obtained complete health history, reviewed physical/mental needs, monitored patients' conditions, administered medications (oral, subQ and IM) while providing education, applying pharmacological principles to patient diagnosis and arranged medical appointments according to assigned medical care standards.
- Supervised and assessed vital changes in patient's condition by monitoring vital signs, symptoms and test results.
- Documented and recorded patients' health status and all nursing care provided.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Developed and implemented treatment plans and modified when needed.
- Connected clients with community service and resource agencies.
- Trained in substance abuse, co-occurring disorders, and the effect of employment and housing issues on mental health.
- Managed a caseload of 50 patients with substance dependence and co-occurring Axis I and Axis II disorders.
- Participated in inter-disciplinary team meetings to improve policies/procedures and to ensure adherence to safety procedures.
Funeral Director
Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home
Metairie, LA
05.2006 - 05.2008
- Displayed the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for the families of the deceased.
- Supervised staff on duty during viewings, funerals or memorial services.
- Arranged transportation between sites for the remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of the clergy.
- Led and directed funeral and graveside services.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
Education
LPN Nursing License - Nursing
Charity/Delgado Community College
01-2011
Skills
- Provide patient education and health promotion
- Implementation and evaluation of clinical assessments and development of treatment plans
- Strong clinical judgment
- High level of autonomy
- Patient/family focused
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Adept at prioritizing/managing deadlines
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Thorough physical assessments
- Venipuncture/blood draw certified
- Multidisciplinary Collaboration
- Medication Administration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse in Louisiana, 20110661, 2011
- Basic Life Support (BLS/AED)) Certification, 2011-present
- IV therapy certified, 2011
Timeline
Recovery Nurse
Hedgewood Surgical Center
06.2017 - Current
Psych Nurse
RHD Metropolitan ACT Team
08.2011 - 01.2018
Funeral Director
Lamana-Panno-Fallo Funeral Home
05.2006 - 05.2008
LPN Nursing License - Nursing
Charity/Delgado Community College
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