Licensed practical nurse
Augustina Luong
Liberty Heights
Colorado Springs,CO
5
years of professional experience
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with strengths in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and direct patient care. Known for calm bedside support, accurate documentation, and timely communication of patient changes.
Compassionate LPN with experience in wound care, patient assessments, and infection control. Skilled in documenting care accurately, coordinating with nurses and providers, and supporting safe, patient-centered outcomes. Strong focus on comfort, dignity, and consistent follow-through.
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Work History
License Practical Nurse
- Administered medications and monitored resident responses according to care plans
- Recorded vital signs and documented patient observations in medical records
- Assisted with daily living activities while preserving patient comfort and dignity
- Communicated changes in condition promptly to registered nurses and providers
- Supported wound care, dressing changes, and basic treatment procedures
- Maintained infection control standards and followed safety protocols consistently
- Prepared supplies, equipment, and rooms for patient care activities
- Educated patients and families on medications, care instructions, and follow-up needs
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
5 Months- Administered medications and monitored residents for adverse reactions and symptom changes.
- Documented assessments, treatments, and care updates in patient records with accuracy.
- Assisted registered nurses with daily care plans and routine clinical procedures.
- Collected vital signs and reported abnormal findings promptly to nursing staff.
- Supported wound care, dressing changes, and infection prevention practices.
- Communicated patient needs clearly during shift handoffs and interdisciplinary coordination.
- Responded calmly to changing patient conditions while delivering consistent bedside care.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Tube feeding, IV maintain, catherization of needed.
Licensed Practical Nurse
1 Year 7 Months- Maintained compliance with medication administration protocols and resident safety standards.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Licensed Practical Nurse
6 Months- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Education
Associate of Science - General Studies
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Vital signs
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Patient assessments
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
ADL assistance
Transcribing orders
Pulse oximetry tracking
Writing reports
Verbal and written communication
Caring for wounds
Staff direction and task delegation
Tuberculosis testing
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