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Ciérra Kristina Wheeler

Edison,NJ

Summary

Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse that is highly-motivated 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

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Grandell Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Long Beach, NY
02.2024 - Current
  • Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
  • Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
  • Collected biological samples from patients and performed routine lab tests to support diagnosis.

LPN

Genesis HealthCare
Ridgewood, NJ
09.2023 - Current
  • Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
  • Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
  • Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
  • Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.

Patient Care Technician

Riverview Medical, Rariton Bay Medical Center
Perth Amboy, Redbank, NJ
12.2020 - 01.2022
  • Performed EKG for patients as directed
  • Conducted nasal swabs, took vital signs, and assisted with the transportation of patients to other departments.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.
  • Measured and recorded food and liquid intake and output, reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or strher as needed.
  • Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care
Edison, NJ
10.2018 - 06.2021
  • Monitored patients response to dialysis, obtained pre and post dialysis vitals, collected, labeled and sorted labs, assisted in vascular access cannulation.
  • Performed daily maintenance on dialysis machines, such as cleaning and sterilization.
  • Ensured all safety protocols were followed while performing duties in the dialysis unit.
  • Adjusted settings or positions of medical equipment.
  • Transported patients to and from rooms and prepared for treatments according to individual specifications.
  • Discontinued dialysis treatment according to established procedures.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Lincoln Technical Institute
07.2023

Phlebotomy Certification

Educational Opportunity Center
Buffalo, NY
05-2013

High School Diploma -

Riverside Institute Of Technology
Buffalo, NY
06-2006

Skills

  • Wound Care
  • Family Communication
  • Emergency ResponseLicensed Practical Nurse
  • NJ/Multi State Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Patient Care
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Inpatient Care
  • Emergency Response

Certification

  • BLS
  • LPN
  • Phlebotomy

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Grandell Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
02.2024 - Current

LPN

Genesis HealthCare
09.2023 - Current

Patient Care Technician

Riverview Medical, Rariton Bay Medical Center
12.2020 - 01.2022

Patient Care Technician

Fresenius Kidney Care
10.2018 - 06.2021

Licensed Practical Nurse -

Lincoln Technical Institute

Phlebotomy Certification

Educational Opportunity Center

High School Diploma -

Riverside Institute Of Technology

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