CAROLINE WAINAINA
Mishawaka,IN
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being.
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
TRAILPOINT VILLAGE
South Bend, IN
09.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
- Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
- Passing medications, insulin, and wound care.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
LPN
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE
Mishawaka, IN
03.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin Inc.
South Bend, IN
03.2018 - 12.2020
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
South Bend, IN
03.2016 - 06.2018
- Provided guidance and support to ensure safety of individuals served.
- Enhanced patient wellbeing by supporting participation in recreational activities.
- Monitored clients' activity levels and helped prevent sedentary behavior.
- Helped clients adjust to new lifestyles during periods of incapacitation or recuperation.
Education
DIPLOMA - NURSING
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana
South Bend, IN12-2020
Skills
- Clinical decision making
- Patient mobility assistance
- Geriatric nursing
- Medication administration
- Tracheostomy care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Infection control
Timeline
LPN
TRAILPOINT VILLAGE
09.2021 - Current
LPN
BRICKYARD HEALTHCARE
03.2021 - 02.2022
Direct Support Professional
Dungarvin Inc.
03.2018 - 12.2020
Direct Support Professional
Benchmark Human Services
03.2016 - 06.2018
DIPLOMA - NURSING
Ivy Tech Community College of Indiana