Carmelita Ventura
Bolingbrook,IL
Summary
Proactive LPN recognized for training new staff in best practices and promoting infection control compliance. Expertise in managing patient care and facilitating effective communication between healthcare teams, ensuring continuity of care and enhanced patient outcomes.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Little Sister Of The Poor
Palatine, IL
04.2022 - 11.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely interventions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Trained new staff on best practices for resident care and safety procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring compliance with health regulations and standards.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing residents' comfort and quality of life.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop comprehensive care strategies for residents.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Renton Technical College
Renton, WA03-1994
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- 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
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Writing reports
- Maintaining nutrition
- Indirect patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Preoperative care
- Quality assurance
- Charting and recording
- Psychotropic medications
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Documenting incidents
- Tuberculosis testing
- Cultural competence
Timeline
LPN
Little Sister Of The Poor
04.2022 - 11.2024
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Renton Technical College