Anita Kusi
Pittsfield,MA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse and Direct care Worker passionate about helping clients lead fulfilling lives by managing health-related conditions. With extensive experience in medication administration, Manage and document current conditions to effectively support patients and work within multidisciplinary healthcare team to enhance outcomes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Group Home
DDS
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
09.2023 - Current
- Assessed patient conditions, monitored behaviors and updated supervising physicians with observations and concerns
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, and other medical tests results.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Reported patient assessment findings and physical and psychosocial responses to nursing intervention for progress towards care goals.
- Advocated for patient needs with interdisciplinary team and implemented outlined treatment plans.
LPN Outpatient Clinic
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
Pittsfield, MA
10.2022 - 01.2025
- Assisted in minor procedures, ensuring patient comfort and safety throughout processes.
- Documented patient interactions and care accurately in electronic health records system.
- Screened patients for common treatment contraindications, drug abuse and pregnancy.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments, treatments, medications and other pertinent information.
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders and clinic protocols.
LPN
Hilcrest commons Nursing
PITTSFIELD, MA
04.2022 - 05.2024
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Education
CERTIFICATE - Practical Nursing
Berkshire Community College
Pittsfield, MA06.2021
CERTIFICATE - Medical Office Administration
Guilford Technical Community College
Jamestown, NC05.2014
Skills
- Client documentation
- Administering medication as prescribed
- Monitoring patient’s vitals
- Explain treatments and procedures to patients and families
- Educating families
- Transcribing orders
- Catheter care
- Staff direction and task delegation
Timeline
LPN Group Home
DDS
09.2023 - Current
LPN Outpatient Clinic
Spectrum Health Systems, Inc.
10.2022 - 01.2025
LPN
Hilcrest commons Nursing
04.2022 - 05.2024
CERTIFICATE - Practical Nursing
Berkshire Community College
CERTIFICATE - Medical Office Administration
Guilford Technical Community College