CHLOE RICHARDSON
Carteret,NJ
Summary
Experienced and professionally trained Licensed Practical Nurse dedicated to delivering culturally competent care to a diverse range of patients. Committed to upholding high standards in providing exceptional healthcare services. Skilled in assessing patient needs, developing personalized care plans, and implementing appropriate interventions. Adept at fostering strong patient relationships and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for optimal outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
CareFinders
Toms River, NJ
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take control of their own health.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
LPN, Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
Edison, NJ
10.2020 - 01.2022
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take control of their own health.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Documented patient assessment, evaluation and responses to therapy to facilitate therapeutic intervention.
- Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies.
- Engaged and educated clients on appropriate behaviors and essential social interaction.
- Maintained open availability to rotate through on-call periods, night shifts and weekend visits.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Clinical Allergy Specialist
United Biologics LLC
Topeka, KS
08.2017 - 03.2020
- Contributed to the advancement of allergy research by participating in clinical trials and studies.
- Developed educational materials for patients on allergy management strategies, promoting self-care and understanding of their condition.
- Actively participated in community outreach events to raise awareness about allergies and available treatments.
- Educated patients and their families on allergen avoidance techniques, leading to decreased exposure and symptom flareups.
- Performed allergy skin prick testing.
LPN
Epic Health Services
Clark, NJ, USA
12.2013 - 07.2017
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for [1] patients per shift
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Oversaw and managed [4] clinical and support staff in patient care activities while maintaining a high level of staff morale and professionalism
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Facilitated communication between patients and physicians to clarify treatment plans.
- Instructed patients and family members on proper discharge care
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Delegated staff nurse duties
- Followed infection control procedures
- Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Assisted patients with daily functions
LPN, Private Duty
Star Pediatric Homecare Agency
Saddle Brook, NJ
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
- Conducted thorough assessments of patients'' vital signs and overall well-being, identifying potential issues early on for prompt intervention.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Utilized strong critical thinking skills to make informed decisions regarding patient care in challenging situations.
- Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and catheters regularly to prevent infection or other problems.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
LPN
Try US Healthcare
Cedar Grove, NJ, USA
05.2012 - 12.2013
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Extensive experience working in homes with disabled children and adults
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Authorized drug refills and provided detailed prescription information to pharmacies
- Maintained all confidential personnel files, license and CPR compliance records
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Primary care, assessment and evaluation of neonatal and pediatric patients
- Self-directed with astute judgment skills
- High level of personal accountability
- Effective counseling in health maintenance and disease management
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Developed and implemented nursing care plans
- Documented patient information obtained from interviews
- Delegated staff nurse duties
LPN
JFK Hartwyck Edison Estates
Edison, NJ, USA
07.2012 - 11.2012
- Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests
- Chronic patient care in med-surg unit, adeptly handling all aspects of treatment from medication to wound care to monitoring for [36] patients per shift
- Examined patients and dispensed contraceptives and other medications as needed
- Pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and treatment of various disorders and diseases
- Processed monthly reports for department performance
- Managed care for post-operative patients through discharge
- Liaised between patients and physicians to ensure patient comprehension of treatment plans
- Closely monitored acute conditions
- Monitored patient reactions to drugs and carefully documented progress of individuals participating in clinical trials
- Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate outstanding healthcare teams
- Ensured HIPAA compliance
- Assisted patients with daily functions
- Monitored fluid intake and output levels
- Measured urine and delivered specimens to lab
- Provided all daily living tasks to enhance quality of life for elderly patients
- Assisted residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, lifting and transferring
- Experience with various medical conditions including Parkinson's, Dementia, Diabetes, Cancer, Alzheimer's and Paget's disease
- Routinely retracted patient throat cultures and prepared for lab submission
Education
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Edison, NJ01.2011
Skills
- Strong clinical judgment
- Acute care expertise
- Palliative care awareness
- Patient evaluation/intervention
- Tracheotomy care
- Insulin medication assistance
- Spirometer reading
- Administering medication
- Fast learner
- Highly dependable
- Patient/family focused
- Feeding assistance aptness
- Foley catheter insertion/removal familiarity
- Patient and family advocacy
- Wound Care
Certification
CPR Certified
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Star Pediatric Homecare Agency
01.2024 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
CareFinders
01.2023 - 01.2024
LPN, Private Duty
Maxim Healthcare Services, Inc
10.2020 - 01.2022
Clinical Allergy Specialist
United Biologics LLC
08.2017 - 03.2020
LPN
Epic Health Services
12.2013 - 07.2017
LPN
JFK Hartwyck Edison Estates
07.2012 - 11.2012
LPN
Try US Healthcare
05.2012 - 12.2013
LPN Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute