Carmen Agosto
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dedicated and energetic nursing professional seeking a position as Licensed Practical Nurse with a health care facility. Bringing knowledge and skills in different nursing areas including critical care, progress monitoring and emergency.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Immaculate Mary Rehabilitation Center
Philadelphia, PA
08.2024 - Current
- Managed time effectively to ensure tasks were completed on schedule and deadlines were met.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Recognized by management for providing exceptional customer service.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Worked effectively in team environments to make the workplace more productive.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations by providing appropriate interventions.
- Assisted physicians in performing medical procedures or diagnostic tests when necessary.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Monitored patient progress and reported changes in condition to physicians or specialists.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with physicians to ensure proper care for patients.
- Ensured implementation of nursing policies, procedures, and standards within the unit.
- Supervised and trained staff on various nursing duties such as medication administration and wound care.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Managed recruitment and hiring of many new staff.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Facilitated interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient cases and develop treatment plans.
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Provided oversight and managed daily operations of a busy medical unit.
- Assisted with development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Performed routine assessments of patients' physical and psychological conditions during shift hours.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Conducted regular rounds throughout the unit to monitor staffing levels and workflow efficiency.
- Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Maintained accurate patient records, including assessments, treatments, medications, and other documentation.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate quality patient care services.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Provided direct patient care services such as administering medication, dressing wounds, monitoring vital signs.
- Enforced safety protocols to reduce risk of injury or illness among patients.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Participated in performance improvement activities to maintain high standards of care delivery.
- Developed and implemented individualized plans of care for each patient based on their needs.
- Conducted regular audits of medical records for accuracy and completeness.
- Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Established effective working relationships with other departments within the organization.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Ordered supplies and equipment necessary for daily operations of the unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Immaculate Mary Center
Philadelphia, PA
03.2024 - Current
- Assesses patient condition by monitoring vital signs; recording intake and output; reviewing patient care journal; keeping family informed
- Administers treatments by dispensing medications; PEG tube feedings, wound care treatment, changing bandages; administering oxygen; maintaining oxygen supply and equipment
- Records patient information by making entries in the patient journal; notifying agency nursing supervisor of changing or unusual conditions
- Helps patients care for themselves by introducing and teaching assisted living techniques, such as using a cane or walker, using special utensils to eat, using special techniques and equipment for personal hygiene needs
- Helps family members care for the patient by introducing and teaching appropriate ways to lift, turn, and re-position the patient; putting the family in contact with resources for additional home care help; directing them to Medicare reimbursement approaches for hospital beds, portable toilets, canes, walkers, lift-chairs, wheelchairs, etc
- Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy patient environment by following asepsis standards and procedures; changing linens, dusting, vacuuming; maintaining kitchen and bathroom facilities, handling personal laundry; maintaining security
- Provides nutritious meals by following prescribed dietary requirements and nutrition standards, preparing, cooking, and serving meals and snacks
- Maintains continuity of patient home care by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs in the patient journal for the next caregiver
- Updates job knowledge and maintains LPN status by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; fulfilling continuing education requirements
- Creates and delegates Unit assignments pertaining to patient care and safety
- Assist in establishing patient care plans and continuity of care
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nazareth Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
02.2014 - 03.2024
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving sudden illness or injury.
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress, or problems for review by medical staff.
- Reported changes in patient condition to registered nurse or physician.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
- Provided basic patient care by taking vital signs, measuring height and weight, and recording intake and output.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Temple University Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
09.2003 - 01.2013
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from physicians or nurses.
- Transported specimens, laboratory items or pharmacy items, verifying proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Exercised comatose and paralyzed patients to reduce delirium and improve physical function.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Answered patient call signals and signal lights to determine patients' needs.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Provided comfort measures such as back rubs and positioning pillows for added comfort.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Asian Senior Services
Philadelphia, PA
09.2005 - 04.2011
- Supported daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning over and positioning patients.
- Participated in educational programs related to nursing assistant skills development.
- Served meals to patients in their rooms and assisted with feeding when needed.
- Provided physical support to assist patients with bathing, dressing and toileting.
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Administered medications as directed by registered nurse or physician.
- Communicated with patients to determine feelings, need for assistance or social and emotional support.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Planned and served meals and snacks to patients according to prescribed diets.
- Monitored vital signs including blood pressure, pulse rate, respiration rate.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and dressing.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables and surgical tables.
- Performed housekeeping duties such as changing linens and cleaning bathrooms when necessary.
- Supplied, collected and emptied patient bedpans on frequent basis.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA01.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant License -
Clinical Pathways Nursing Education
Philadelphia, PA04.2004
General Equivalent Diploma -
Philadelphia Job Corps
Philadelphia, PA11.2001
Skills
- Oxygen Therapy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Vital Signs
- Wound and Burn Care
- Nasopharyngeal & Oral Suctioning
- Intravenous Therapy
- Application of Dressings
- Insertion of Catheters
- Specimen Collections
- Medication Administration
- Injections & Immunizations
- Pediatric & Geriatric Care
- Care Plan Development
- Evaluate and Record I & O Levels
- Head-To-Toe Assessment
- Communication/Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Cultural Humility
- Evidence-based Nursing
- Professional Leadership
- Professional Values
- Information Technology
- Clinical Simulation
- Interpersonal Skills
- Nurse supervision
- Managing unit operations
- Order transcription
- Staff scheduling
- Scheduling proficiency
- Nurse leadership
- Healthcare documentation
- New employee orientations
- Team management
- Passing medications
- Care delivery oversight
- Unit support
- Coordinating unit operations
- Clinical supervision
- Care planning
- Healthcare regulations
- Clinical leadership
- HIPAA compliance
- Emergency call response
- Documentation
- Direct patient care
- Policy enforcement
- Assessing residents
- Nursing care planning
- First aid and CPR
- Conflict management
- Medical terminology
- Recordkeeping and maintenance
- Multitasking capacity
- Utilization management
- Nursing intervention evaluations
- Delegation
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Phone
cell, (215) 410-1169
Professionalreferences
Available upon request
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
CPR/BLS
IV CERTIFICATION
Accomplishments
LPN UNIT MANAGER
CHARGE NURSE
SUPERVISOR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Unit Manager
Immaculate Mary Rehabilitation Center
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Immaculate Mary Center
03.2024 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Nazareth Hospital
02.2014 - 03.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Penn Asian Senior Services
09.2005 - 04.2011
Certified Nursing Assistant
Temple University Hospital
09.2003 - 01.2013
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Prism Career Institute
Certified Nursing Assistant License -
Clinical Pathways Nursing Education
General Equivalent Diploma -
Philadelphia Job Corps
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