Casandra Parkman
East Meadow,NY
Summary
Fast, and efficient learner. Ability to multi-task. Creative with strong problem solving skills. Friendly and professional disposition. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Nassau County Correctional Center
05.2021 - Current
- Would be responsible for completing initial assessments for inmates with the Doctor or Nurse Practitioner on site
- Must be prepared to assist in emergency situations
- Prepares equipment and aids physician during treatments and examinations of patients
- Assist the Doctor with clinical assessments as needed
- Will be responsible for medication pass
- Observes patient, records significant conditions and reactions, and notifies supervisor or physician of patient's condition and reaction to drugs, treatments, and significant incidents
- Takes temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and other vital signs to detect deviations from normal and assess condition of patient
- May serve as leader for group of personnel rendering nursing care to number of patients
- Additional duties given by Supervisor.
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Garden City Dermatology
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Assist the physician in the performance of skin exams, monitor and record a patient's medical history, and be aware of relevant test results
- Assist the dermatologist with outpatient and surgical dermatology procedures such as: Surgical photographs, Biopsies - punch, DIF and shave, Excisions, Electro dessication and curettage, I&D, Mohs micrographic skin cancer surgery, Phototherapy, Injections, Dermabrasion, Patch testing, Blue light
- Provide pre- and post-operative care for clients who are undergoing treatment for a variety of skin conditions and diseases
- Rooming patients and documents all vital information
- Scribing information for the dermatologist
- Drawing blood and suture removal
- Cleaning and stocking the exam rooms
- Scheduling patient appointments.
ED Technician
NYU Winthrop Hospital
12.2012 - 11.2019
- Demonstrate proficiency in taking vital signs
- Work under the direct supervision of the RN
- Perform various patient care activities and related services necessary in caring for the personal needs, comfort and safety of the patient with consideration to their age and cultural background
- Perform other related duties as delegated.
Respite Care Provider
A-1 Universal Respite Service
01.2017 - 07.2019
- Perform assistance and care tasks for a young adult disabled patient
- Assist patient with dressing and bathing, and recreation and therapy activities
- Update patient family members on condition of their loved ones and progress as necessary
- Provide emergency support to patients and facility staff as needed.
Home Health Aide
South Shore Home Health Agency
01.2017 - 06.2019
- Assist the patient in the activities of daily living and provide basic routine care in eating, bathing, brushing teeth, changing diaper
- Administer medicine, check patient's temperature and pulse rate.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associate Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ06.2024
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY08.2019
Nassau Community College
Garden City, NY01.2018
Skills
- Catheter (Less than 1 year)
- Infection Control (10 years)
- Wound care (Less than 1 year)
- Medication Administration (3 years)
- Patient Education (7 years)
- BLS (10 years)
- EKG (7 years)
- LPN
- Tube Feeding
- EMR Systems
- Vital Signs
- Experience Administering Injections
- Nursing
- Dermabrasion
- Microsoft Word (10 years)
- Microsoft Powerpoint (10 years)
- Microsoft Excel (5 years)
- Medication Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Urinary Catheterization
- G-tube Feeding
- Wound Care
- Obtaining Vital Signs
- Orienting Patients to Procedures
- Delivering Respiratory Therapy
- Starting, Monitoring and Caring for IVs
- EKGs
- Monitoring Intake and Output
- Develop Patient Care Plan
- Gathering Patient Data
- Strictly Observing Infection Control Protocols
- Providing Catheter and Colostomy Care
- Adhering to facility Guidelines
- Transfer Patients
Certification
- LPN
- BLS Certification
Timeline
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Nassau County Correctional Center
05.2021 - Current
LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse)
Garden City Dermatology
08.2019 - 05.2021
Respite Care Provider
A-1 Universal Respite Service
01.2017 - 07.2019
Home Health Aide
South Shore Home Health Agency
01.2017 - 06.2019
ED Technician
NYU Winthrop Hospital
12.2012 - 11.2019
Associate Degree in Nursing - Associate Nursing
Jersey College
Diploma in Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hunter Business School
Nassau Community College