Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAYADA
Monroeville, PA
04.2018 - Current
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Educated clients and families to support wellness activities, self-care techniques and prevention strategies.
Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aveanna Heathcare
Pittsburgh, PA
10.2016 - 04.2018
Cultivated rapport with patients and caregivers, utilizing proactive communication with parents and children.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Continuum
Pittsburgh, PA
11.2014 - 10.2016
Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
GT/JT Care.
Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rolling Meadows Nursing & Rehabilitation
Waynesburg, PA
03.2011 - 11.2014
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.