Dedicated LPN transitioning to an RN role that leverages my nursing experience and academic background. Over 10 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in both inpatient and outpatient settings
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Nyu Langone
Garden City, NY
04.2021 - Current
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Worked successfully with multidisciplinary team for optimal patient care ie: Physicians,Nurse practitioners, Registered Nurses, social work and others to accomplish goals and address issues.
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the Nurse Practitioner or physician.
Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
Provided patient care in accordance with providers orders and nursing standards of practice.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Licensed Practical Nurse
PRINE Health
Manhasset
05.2020 - 04.2021
Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Lab Maintenance and Training
Lead of Transition of Care Management
Phlebotomy
Medication Refills
Maintained adequate supply orders
Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings for coordination of patient care plans.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
Administered medications such as anemia therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fulton Commons
East Meadow
11.2018 - 04.2020
Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grand Pavillion
Rockville Centre
11.2018 - 08.2019
Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
Medical Assistant
ProHealth Care Associates Salisbury Medical
Hicksville, NY
08.2014 - 10.2018
Organized patient charts before each day's clinic sessions began.
Cleaned and maintained medical equipment following procedures and standards.
Kept facility stocked with necessary supplies, equipment and instruments.
Set up appointments for patient's home phlebotomy
Perform Venipuncture, HCG, Urinalysis and Urine cultures, Fecal Occult, Rapid Strep tests, Rapid flu tests, EKG’S and spirometry as requested by physician.
Communicated with pharmacies for prescription refills on behalf of supervising physician.
Followed principles of asepsis and infection control to meet patient safety guidelines.
Incorporated outside records into charts and EHR.
Educated patients on healthcare topics such as nutrition and disease prevention methods on behalf of the physician
Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
Billing Coordinator at NYU Langone Hospital System and NYU School of MedicineBilling Coordinator at NYU Langone Hospital System and NYU School of Medicine
Research Laboratory Supervisor at NYU Center for Biospecimen Research and Development, NYU Langone HealthResearch Laboratory Supervisor at NYU Center for Biospecimen Research and Development, NYU Langone Health