Catherine Baez
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Organized LPN with experience providing skilled care to diverse patient populations. Compassionate professional with great engagement skills. Prioritize tasks and maintains accurate documentation.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence
03.2013 - Current
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN
Hamlin Place
02.2009 - 03.2013
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Patient Care Technician
St. Mary Medical Center
03.2000 - 01.2008
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, ensuring timely medical interventions when necessary.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Answered patient assistance calls, assessed needs, and offered qualified support.
- Assisted nurses with essential tasks, streamlining workflow and increasing efficiency in the healthcare setting.
- Contributed to a positive patient experience by keeping rooms clean, organized, and well-stocked with supplies.
- Assisted in transferring patients, beds and patient care equipment to other rooms adhering to necessary safety precautions.
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity, and bathing bedbound individuals.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Academy For Practical Nursing And Health Occupations
West Palm Beach, FL11.2007
GED -
Paterson Adult & Continuing Education PACE
Trenton, NJ10.1990
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric Care
- End of life care
- Emergency Care
- Medication Administration
- Physical assessments
- Wound Care
- Attention to Detail
- Coaching and Mentoring
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Lourdes Noreen McKeen Residence
03.2013 - Current
LPN
Hamlin Place
02.2009 - 03.2013
Patient Care Technician
St. Mary Medical Center
03.2000 - 01.2008
LPN - Nursing
Academy For Practical Nursing And Health Occupations
GED -
Paterson Adult & Continuing Education PACE
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