Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Awards
Accomplishments
Languages
Certification
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Arlinda Lajci

Staten Island,New York

Summary

Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive hands-on experience in acute and long-term care settings. Adept at providing safe, high-quality patient care, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, supporting patient and family education, and maintaining a strong focus on holistic, evidence-based care. Demonstrates the ability to complete tasks efficiently while fostering positive relationships with patients, caregivers, coworkers, and healthcare providers to advance patient care goals and nursing philosophies. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable, and stressful environments, consistently delivering quality direct and indirect patient care.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Richmond Center
Staten Island, New York
10.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care and administered medications
  • Monitored vital signs and performed physical assessments
  • Collaborated on care plans with healthcare teams
  • Educated patients and families on health and wellness
  • Maintained accurate EHR documentation
  • Implemented infection control and supported rehabilitation activities

Nursing Student

Curtis High School
Staten Island, New York
09.2020 - 06.2023
  • Med-Surg: Assisted with direct patient care, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration under supervision
  • OB: Supported labor, delivery, and postpartum care while educating patients and families on maternal health
  • Pediatrics: Conducted assessments, monitored growth and development, and promoted child and family education
  • Psychiatric: Collaborated on care plans, supported therapeutic interventions, and applied infection control procedures

Student Practical Nurse

Doctor's Office
09.2021 - 06.2022
  • Assisted healthcare providers with patient assessments and vital sign monitoring.
  • Provided compassionate support to patients during examinations and procedures.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Demonstrated respect for cultural diversity when caring for patients from different backgrounds.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Francis College
Brooklyn, NY
09.2025

High School Diploma -

Curtis High School
Staten Island, NY
06-2022

Skills

  • Medication & IV administration
  • Ventilator & oxygen therapy
  • Tracheostomy care & suctioning
  • Vital signs & patient assessment
  • EHR (PointClickCare)
  • Infection control
  • Patient education & communication
  • Team collaboration

Awards

  • Blood Drive captain at Curtis High School
  • Excellence in English, Math, and Science
  • Excellent Attendance

Accomplishments

  • Blood drive captain at Curtis HIgh School
  • Excellence in English, Mathematics, and Science
  • Excellent Attedance

Languages

English
Full Professional
Albanian
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) Program

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Richmond Center
10.2022 - Current

Student Practical Nurse

Doctor's Office
09.2021 - 06.2022

Nursing Student

Curtis High School
09.2020 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Saint Francis College

High School Diploma -

Curtis High School