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Betty Choute,LPN

Jamaica,NY

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with over ten years of professional health care experience across post-operative, pre-operative, rehabilitation, and mental health environments. Proven expertise in patient care, medication administration, and treatment implementation, complemented by strong skills in sign language. Bilingual in English and Creole, recognized for a detail-oriented approach and ability to respond effectively in both routine and emergency situations. Aiming to leverage extensive clinical experience to contribute positively to patient outcomes in a dynamic healthcare setting.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Home Care Nurse (Per Diem)

BAYADA
Queens, NY
02.2024 - Current
  • Provided direct nursing care to patients in their homes, including wound care, medication management and administration, patient education and monitoring of vital signs.
  • Assessed patient conditions by reviewing medical histories, conducting physical examinations and ordering laboratory tests.
  • Instructed families and caregivers on proper homecare techniques such as dressing wounds, administering medications, providing nutrition and hydration therapy.
  • Monitored changes in patient health status and reported to physician or other healthcare professionals as necessary.
  • Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations and professional standards related to home health care services.

OR Nurse

Sonobello
Westchester, NY
03.2023 - Current
  • Assisted surgeons during procedures, including passing instruments and other supplies.
  • Provided patient care and education to patients in the operating room.
  • Monitored vital signs of patients before, during, and after surgery.
  • Administered medications as prescribed by surgeon or anesthesiologist.
  • Maintained sterile environment throughout surgical procedure.

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

DaVita
Queens, NY
11.2019 - 03.2023
  • Performed patient assessments, monitored vital signs and documented patient care.
  • Provided dialysis care to patients with chronic renal failure, including monitoring of hemodialysis machines and vascular access sites.
  • Assisted physicians in performing various procedures such as arteriovenous fistula creation, revision, tunneled catheter insertions, central line placement, removal.
  • Educated patients on their diagnosis and treatment plan, diet restrictions, lifestyle modifications, medication management and other related topics.
  • Monitored laboratory values for adequacy of dialysis treatment.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Long Island Care Center
Flushing, NY
09.2014 - 03.2018
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ
01.2013

Skills

  • Mentoring
  • Unit leadership
  • Workflow coordination
  • Patient counseling and support
  • Nursing operations supervision
  • Chronic disease management
  • Palliative care
  • Cardiac care
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Pediatric care
  • Dementia care
  • Post-surgical recovery
  • Geriatric care
  • Patient assessment
  • Healthcare aide supervision
  • Nutritional counseling
  • Hospice care
  • First aid and CPR
  • Wound care
  • Problem-solving aptitude
  • Diabetes management
  • Mental health support

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Creole
Native/ Bilingual

Certification

  • BLS
  • ACLS

Timeline

Home Care Nurse (Per Diem)

BAYADA
02.2024 - Current

OR Nurse

Sonobello
03.2023 - Current

Dialysis Licensed Practical Nurse

DaVita
11.2019 - 03.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse

Long Island Care Center
09.2014 - 03.2018

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Jersey College

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