Christopher Poczobut
Whitehall,NY
Summary
A seasoned healthcare professional with a proven track record in delivering high-quality care and medical support. I excel in delivering compassionate care and meticulous wound care. Skilled in medication administration and infection control, my approach has significantly enhanced patient safety and recovery outcomes. Experienced in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. I bring a deep commitment to patient well-being and rigorous medical documentation standards. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
St Joseph Kervick Residence
07.2023 - 02.2025
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cared for wounds and provided treatments as ordered.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
LPN
Allegiant Home Health Care and Hospice
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary hospice team members to ensure comprehensive care for patients and support for families.
- Contributed to hospice patients'' comfort during end-of-life care through empathetic support and symptom management.
- Improved patient care by implementing comprehensive hospice nursing plans tailored to individual needs.
- Provided compassionate support to families during their loved ones'' end-of-life journey, enhancing their overall experience with hospice care.
- Provided quality end-of-life care for terminal patients, working closely with hospice services to ensure comfort and dignity in their final moments.
- Enhanced patient care by implementing innovative hospice policies and procedures.
- Effectively managed time-sensitive tasks such as changing dressings or monitoring wound care progress.
- Ensured optimal patient comfort by assisting with personal hygiene tasks, mobility support, and wound care.
- Promoted a positive environment for patients during medication administration sessions by exhibiting empathy, respect, and patience.
LPN
Rutland Health and Rehab
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administration of current prescription medications, including scheduled insulin and sliding scale orders to diabetic residents.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
LPN
Clear Choice MD Urgent Care
10.2015 - 09.2016
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Specimen collection.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cleaning each exam room and the equipment used on each individual patient after the visit is complete.
- Follow up calls with labs results, new medications and patient education.
LPN
CCS Marble Valley Correctional Facility
08.2011 - 09.2015
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Monitoring blood glucose levels and administering scheduled and sliding scale insulin as directed in the orders.
- Assessed all new inmates entering the facility for current illnesses, wounds, addictions and abuse of drugs or ETOH.
- Initiate detox protocol for COWS and ETOH per MD after assessment and confirmation of abuse or addiction.
- Verification of all current medical conditions, medications and allergies at the pharmacy for all new inmates.
- PPD placed in the forearm for all new inmates to be read in 48 to 72 hours.
- Monitored and provided medical treatment for wounds, ulcers, and incision as directed by the provider.
- Orientation of all new staff members in the facility.
LPN
Stafford Technical Center
08.2010 - 12.2012
- Promoted a positive learning environment by establishing clear expectations and maintaining consistent classroom management techniques.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Boosted student performance by providing individualized support and targeted feedback.
- Promoted classroom safety, collaboration, and best practices.
- Increased student motivation by developing engaging lesson plans that catered to various learning styles.
- Instructed students in the principals and applications of physical, biological and psychological subjects related to the LNA scope of practice in Vermont state.
- Issued assignments and directed seminars.
- Prepared and administered exams.
- Coordinated with medical personal in each medical facility to assist in evaluating and improving the teaching of LNA student practices.
- Maintained classroom and clinical progress, student records and attendance.
LPN
CRAssociates VA Clinic
09.2008 - 08.2011
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Responsible for checking in patients for daily scheduled appointments.
- Assessment of all patients vital signs, current medications, current allergies and any new medical concerns to be addressed by the provider.
- Responsible for scheduling upcoming appointments.
- Responsible for quality control of the lab, management of new protocol and orientation to current and new staff members per administration instructions.
- Follow up calls to patients to review lab results, new orders for medications and patient education.
LPN
Gill Odd Fellows Home
01.2008 - 08.2008
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Administered prescription medications and controlled narcotics as ordered.
- Insertion of catheters as ordered, along with measurements of input & output.
LPN
PHS Marble Valley Correctional Facility
07.2007 - 12.2007
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Monitoring blood glucose levels and administering scheduled and sliding scale insulin as directed in the orders.
- Assessed all new inmates entering the facility for current illnesses, wounds, addictions and abuse of drugs or ETOH.
- Initiate detox protocol for COWS and ETOH per MD after assessment and confirmation of abuse or addiction.
- Verification of all current medical conditions, medications and allergies at the pharmacy for all new inmates.
- PPD placed in the forearm for all new inmates to be read in 48 to 72 hours.
- Monitored and provided medical treatment for wounds, ulcers, and incision as directed by the provider.
- Orientation of all new staff members in the facility.
LPN
Eden Park Long Term Care Facility
07.2006 - 07.2007
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Administered current prescription medications and controlled narcotics to the residents as ordered.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Reviewed inventory biweekly and placed orders as needed for medical supplies and medications.
- Organized and managed the yearly flu clinics.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
WSWHE BOCES
Hudson Falls, NY06-2006
High School Diploma -
Rutland High School
Rutland, VT06-1992
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Infection control
- Compassionate care
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- EKG administration
Timeline
LPN
St Joseph Kervick Residence
07.2023 - 02.2025
LPN
Allegiant Home Health Care and Hospice
12.2019 - 03.2020
LPN
Rutland Health and Rehab
12.2018 - 05.2019
LPN
Clear Choice MD Urgent Care
10.2015 - 09.2016
LPN
CCS Marble Valley Correctional Facility
08.2011 - 09.2015
LPN
Stafford Technical Center
08.2010 - 12.2012
LPN
CRAssociates VA Clinic
09.2008 - 08.2011
LPN
Gill Odd Fellows Home
01.2008 - 08.2008
LPN
PHS Marble Valley Correctional Facility
07.2007 - 12.2007
LPN
Eden Park Long Term Care Facility
07.2006 - 07.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
WSWHE BOCES
High School Diploma -
Rutland High School
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