Anisha Montgomery
Cicero,NY
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Menorah Park, excelling in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Adept at enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and compassionate care. Committed to HIPAA compliance and fostering a safe environment, ensuring high-quality support for diverse patient needs.
Experienced with dialysis patient care, ensuring effective and compassionate treatment. Utilizes skills in patient monitoring and equipment handling to maintain high standards of care. Knowledge of dialysis protocols and patient needs, supporting seamless and reliable treatment delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Park
Syracuse, NY
04.2023 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Tended to wounds and administered treatments.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Core Home Health
Syracuse, NY
11.2009 - 06.2015
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Ensured compliance with federal and state regulations related to licensure, certification, and continuing education requirements for dialysis licensed practical nurses.
- Streamlined clinic operations through efficient management of supplies and maintenance of accurate records on patient treatments and progress.
- Helped prevent complications with diligent assessment of patient pre-and post-dialysis, promptly reporting any changes or concerns to the supervising nurse or physician.
- Assisted nurses with wound care procedures ensuring proper healing processes took place.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic listening and addressing concerns promptly.
- Monitored vital signs for early detection of medical issues, ensuring timely intervention and treatment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bishop Nursing and Rehab
Syracuse, NY
07.2017 - 04.2023
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Created customized strategies to address patient needs.
- Educated patients on health care concerns and medication prescriptions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Provided assistance during emergency situations within the dialysis clinic, acting quickly and effectively to ensure patient safety.
- Ensured proper functioning of dialysis equipment through regular inspections, cleaning, and troubleshooting as needed, minimizing downtime and ensuring consistent delivery of treatment.
- Facilitated smooth transitions between shifts with clear communication regarding changes in a patient''s condition or treatment plan during handoff reports.
- Assisted in reducing hospital readmission rates by providing thorough discharge instructions and follow-up support for patients transitioning from acute to home-based settings.
- Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety, and rights of patient.
Education
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Boces
Liverpool, NY03.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Park
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bishop Nursing and Rehab
07.2017 - 04.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nurse Core Home Health
11.2009 - 06.2015
Associate Of Applied Science - Nursing
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Boces