Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at AdventHealth Medical Group, recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through empathetic care and effective communication. Proficient in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, I consistently advocate for patient needs while ensuring compliance with HIPAA protocols, resulting in improved health outcomes and quality of care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth MedicalGroup Family Medicine of Sun N Lake
10.2023 - Current
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns as well as scheduling of appointments.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
08.2022 - 01.2025
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Administered controlled narcotics, Gtube/Trach maintenance and usage and performed catheterizations.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Corrections
Martin County Sheriff's Office
08.2022 - 11.2024
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
Streamlined medication administration processes, reducing wait times and increasing patient compliance.
Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth Medical Group Multispeciality at Lake Jackson
05.2023 - 10.2023
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance, scheduling of appointments and triage medical concerns.
Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Indian River Adult Education
Vero Beach, FL
12-2013
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Medication dispensing
Immunization administration
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Patient evaluations
EMR / EHR
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Patient triaging
ADL assistance
Healthcare software proficiency
Patient intake
Preventive care
Caregiving skills
Transcribing orders
Palliative care
Staff supervision
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Behavioral assessment
Rehabilitation techniques
Inpatient care
Chronic disease management
Outpatient care
Medical office administration
Pediatric care
Indirect patient care
Home health care
Regulatory requirements
Verbal and written communication
Medication reconciliation
End-of-life care
Preoperative care
Patient safety protocols
Quality assurance
Tuberculosis testing
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Staff direction and task delegation
Cultural competence
Psychotropic medications
Biomedical hazard disposal
Empathetic and compassionate
Documenting incidents
Caring for wounds
Florida/Multi State- Licensed practical nurse
Medical records security
HIPAA protocols
Samples collection
Charting and recording
Counting narcotics
EKG administration
Certified in CPR/AED
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Attention to detail
Patient education
Responsible and dependable
Dementia knowledge and care
CPR/AED
Strong clinical judgment
Adaptable and flexible
Intravenous medications
Specimen collection
Patient support
Nursing intervention evaluations
Compassionate care
Certification
State of Florida Notary-Licensed and Bonded
IV Certification
EKG Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth MedicalGroup Family Medicine of Sun N Lake
10.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth Medical Group Multispeciality at Lake Jackson