Christina Holdren
Angola
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orchard Park Dermatology
Orchard Park
11.2022 - Current
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
LPN Charge Nurse
Elderwood Assisted Living
Orchard Park
11.2017 - 05.2022
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Maintained accurate medical records and updated them regularly.
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills when interacting with patients and families.
- Educated patients about their diagnoses and treatments while providing emotional support.
- Identified potential problems or risks that could affect patient outcomes.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Hearthside nursing and rehab
State College
03.2014 - 12.2016
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations as needed.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Central PA Institute
Pleasant Gap, PA12-2013
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University @ Buffalo
Amherst, NY06-2001
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Electronic medical records
- Patient education
- Care plan coordination
- Team collaboration
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orchard Park Dermatology
11.2022 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Elderwood Assisted Living
11.2017 - 05.2022
LPN Charge Nurse
The Hearthside nursing and rehab
03.2014 - 12.2016
LPN - Nursing
Central PA Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University @ Buffalo