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Christa Lafortune

Fords,NJ

Summary

Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with hands-on experience in patient care. Proven ability to observe, report, and respond to patient needs effectively, driving improvements in care quality and team collaboration.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Care Options For Kids
New Brunswick, New Jersey
01.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments to pediatric patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs and communicated significant changes to healthcare team to facilitate timely interventions.
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered care and improving health outcomes.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
Hauppauge, New York
09.2020 - 09.2024
  • Performed comprehensive physical assessments, documenting vital signs and health history to inform care decisions.
  • Administered medications and treatments per established protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Conducted regular rounds to monitor and document status of assigned patients, facilitating timely interventions.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Christian Nursing Registry
Smithtown, New York
09.2020 - 11.2021
  • Provided care for pediatric patients
  • Administered medication, ensured personal hygiene, and completed accurate charting and documentation to support patient care.
  • Monitored vital signs and assisted with activities of daily living, including toileting, to promote patient comfort and safety.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Huntington Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation
Melville , NY
02.2020 - 03.2021
  • Changed patient dressings, administered medications, and provided tube feedings to ensure patient comfort and recovery.
  • Provided comprehensive patient care, including wound care, bed sore treatment, monitoring nutritional intake and IV fluids, delivering enemas, and catheter insertion to support overall health.
  • Monitored patient conditions and documented changes to inform medical staff and facilitate timely interventions.
  • Supervised, certified nursing assistants.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Sierra Allied Health Academy
Plainfield, NJ
12-2019

Skills

  • Administration of medications
  • Care plan development
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Pediatric patient care
  • Patient assessment
  • CPR/First Aid Certified
  • Time management
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Attention to detail

Certification

Basic Life Support 08/01/2025 - 08/01/2027

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Care Options For Kids
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Bayada Home Health
09.2020 - 09.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Christian Nursing Registry
09.2020 - 11.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse

Huntington Hills Center for Health & Rehabilitation
02.2020 - 03.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Sierra Allied Health Academy
Christa Lafortune