Ashley Kutan
Whiting,NJ
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with background in providing quality patient care. Skills include conducting physical examinations, administering medications and injections, monitoring patient progress and educating patients on health management. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with healthcare teams to improve patient outcomes. Proven track record of remaining calm under pressure while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
Toms River, NJ
03.2017 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Education
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
Iselin, NJ06-2010
Skills
- Health Education
- Physical Assessment
- Wound Care
- Family Communication
- Samples collection
- Clinical Documentation
Accomplishments
- Mentorship Award - Lincoln Technical Institute
- Nursing Hero -Bayada Pediatrics
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
03.2017 - Current
Practical Nursing - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute - Edison
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