Cheryl Cain-Hendricks
Waterbury,CT
Summary
Dedicated LPN with 10+ years of experience in nursing. Skilled in providing exceptional nursing care to a diverse population, with a passion for the underprivileged. Compassionate patient advocate who demonstrates professionalism when working with patients, families and staff.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Home Care
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Took vital signs to assess patients needs and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications, eternal feedings and injections to patients.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Observed patient to chart and report changes in patient condition and adverse reactions to medications and treatments.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connecticut Counseling Centers
08.2017 - Current
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Administered controlled narcotics using computerized system.
- Comforted and counseled patients throughout treatment process.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Obtained patient vital signs and urine drug screen.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recovery Network Of Programs
08.2019 - 05.2021
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered controlled narcotic via computerized medicating system while maintaining accurate medication record.
- Assisted with admissions, intakes, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administered TB injection to patients.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms. Performed routine assessments for illicit drug.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
There For You Home Care Services
11.2014 - 09.2019
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output. Documented patient status in EMR.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hartford Dispensary
01.2009 - 08.2017
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Over see all nursing operations and employee scheduling.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician(eg: reactions to medications and signs and symptoms of illicit drug use)
- Administered medications via computerized medicating system. Performed supervised urines and breathalyzer testing.
- Assisted with admissions, physicals and intake.
- Follow proper nursing procedures, administered vaccines and HIV Testing.
Education
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
Shelton, CT07.2008
Skills
- Immunizations and Vaccinations
- Providing Feedback
- Maintaining Patient Safety Standards
- Coping Skills
- Infection Control Procedures
- Seizure Disorders
- Administrative Support
- EMR Systems
- Infection Control
- Clinical Documentation and Reporting
- Pain Management Techniques
- Patient Assessments
- Treatment Recommendations
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Compassionate and Caring
- Withdrawal Symptoms
Certification
- Licensed LPN - License #: 003622 Expires 8/2023
- CPR Certified, New Britain Emergency Services - 10/13/21-10/13/23
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse - Pediatric Home Care
Aveanna Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Recovery Network Of Programs
08.2019 - 05.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Connecticut Counseling Centers
08.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
There For You Home Care Services
11.2014 - 09.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hartford Dispensary
01.2009 - 08.2017
Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Lincoln Technical Institute - Shelton
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