Christina Gross
Smethport,PA
Summary
Talented Licensed Practical Nurse bringing 20+ years of experience in healthcare. Proficient in performing non-surgical procedures like breathing treatments. Familiar with documentation, recordkeeping and compliance requirements. Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Experienced LPN well-versed in performing triage, collecting intake information and caring for wounds. Good communicator with organized nature and strong prioritization and multitasking skills. Sound judgment, caring nature and superior work ethic.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Lakeview Rehabilitation and Health Center
Smethport, PA
06.2024 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations and facility policies.
- Implemented patient care plans and coordinated multidisciplinary team communications.
- Conducted staff training sessions to enhance clinical skills and improve patient outcomes.
- Monitored patient progress, adjusting care strategies based on assessment findings.
- Collaborated with administration to align nursing practices with organizational goals and standards.
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
LPN Field Nurse
GLC Group
Port Allegany, PA
01.2022 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Checked in on patients at regular intervals to record food and fluid intake and output, taking measures to promote healthy levels.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
Smethport, PA
01.2013 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to total care patients.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Managed patients' hygiene with comprehensive care for toileting, bathing and grooming needs.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
LPN Office Nurse
UPMC COLE
Coudersport Pa, PA
11.2018 - 10.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
- Scheduled appointments for evaluations and scans for office with 30+ active patients.
- Utilized computerized Resource and Patient Management System (RPMS) and Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
LPN
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
Coudersport , PA
02.2006 - 03.2010
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions and physical symptoms to assess and prioritize need for further attention.
- Started, monitored and managed intravenous medication to stabilize patient heart and blood pressure.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with registered nurses to deliver comprehensive, high-quality care to all types of patients.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
- Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
- Assisted with patients' nutritional needs by setting up self-feeding assistance or directly feeding individuals with severely limited mobility.
- Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
- Kept EHR updated with patients' vital statistics, tracking metrics and observations about behaviors or responses.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
LPN/CNA
Highland Healthcare
Wellsville, NY
08.1999 - 02.2006
- Provided basic patient care by bathing and grooming patients, changing bedding and assisting in feeding activities.
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to nursing staff for immediate assessment.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Took patients' blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented height and weight.
- Engaged with patient family and friends to provide courteous visit experience.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered signal lights, bells and requests-for-service to assist patient services fulfillment.
- Delivered high level of care to every patient.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Comforted patients and provided each with reassurance and encouragement.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Performed light cleaning duties by emptying wastebaskets, sweeping, mopping and sanitizing surfaces.
- Documented information in patient charts and communicated status updates to interdisciplinary care team.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Assessed vitals and noted medical information to report changes to nursing staff and physicians.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Assisted with adequate nutrition and fluid intake.
- Assisted patients during ambulation and moved from one place to another by pushing wheelchairs.
- Turned or re-positioned bedridden patients to promote blood flow and prevent bedsores.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Consulted with nurses to develop patient care plans and evaluate treatment options.
- Provided support with bathing, toileting, grooming, and washing.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Obtained and documented vital signs, collected lab specimens and drew blood under supervision of [Type] nurse.
- Watched over patients to identify potential symptoms of medical conditions.
- Documented nursing assessments, treatments and follow-up care to maintain patient safety and optimize workflow.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and patient scans during diagnostic processes.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Individual Studies
Jamestown Community College
Olean NY05-2019
LPN
Belmont Boces
Belmont NY06-2005
Skills
- Patient triaging
- Samples collection
- Healthcare platforms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Assisting physicians
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Documenting incidents
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Educating families
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Counting narcotics
- Decision-making
- Active listening
- Clerical
- Tracking symptoms
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Patient confidentiality
- Nursing management
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Home health care
- Healthcare regulations
- Pediatric care
- Hospice care
- Patient care
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Direct patient care
- Clinical expertise
- Staff assignments
- Electronic charting expertise
- Emergency response
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation CPR
- Medical administration
- Electronic charting skills
- Problem-solving
- Responsible and dependable
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Cleaning and sanitizing
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Adaptable and flexible
- Basic life support
- CPR certification
- Excellent communication
- Reliability
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Lakeview Rehabilitation and Health Center
06.2024 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
GLC Group
01.2022 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
UPMC COLE
11.2018 - 10.2021
LPN
Aveanna Heathcare
01.2013 - Current
LPN
Charles Cole Memorial Hospital
02.2006 - 03.2010
LPN/CNA
Highland Healthcare
08.1999 - 02.2006
LPN
Belmont Boces
Associate of Applied Science - Individual Studies
Jamestown Community College
Experience in:
Experience in all areas such as;
-ICU
-ER
-Med surge
-LTC
-Maternity
-Wound
-Urgent Care
-Ophthalmology
-ENT
-Pediatric Home Health
I have skills in ;
Catheter's
Trach's
Vents
Medication administration
IV's
Suctions
Gtubes & Feedings
Gathering Urine samples
Are just a few to mention.
Education and Training
other,other