Arthur Noldy
Archbald,PA
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Eshyft, skilled in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical documentation and interdisciplinary collaboration. Adept at managing time-sensitive tasks while maintaining composure under pressure, ensuring optimal care delivery in diverse healthcare settings.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eshyft
02.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Woodlands Manor
Waymart, PA
05.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
08.2013 - 08.2018
Certified Nurses Aide
Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
Taylor, PA
03.2010 - 08.2012
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments, and evaluating patient needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Retail
Target
01.2010 - 08.2012
Preformer
Bae Systems Inc.
Jessup, PA
04.2008 - 08.2010
Education
LPN - Nursing
Career Technology Center Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA06.2012
CNA - Nursing
Career Technology Center Lackawanna County
Scranton, PA08.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- EMR / EHR
- Care planning
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Caregiving skills
- Staff supervision
- Medical records management
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Tuberculosis testing
- Charting and recording
- CPR/AED
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eshyft
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wayne Woodlands Manor
05.2018 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
08.2013 - 08.2018
Certified Nurses Aide
Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
03.2010 - 08.2012
Retail
Target
01.2010 - 08.2012
Preformer
Bae Systems Inc.
04.2008 - 08.2010
LPN - Nursing
Career Technology Center Lackawanna County
CNA - Nursing
Career Technology Center Lackawanna County