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Education
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Clarkdia cajuste

SAUGUS,MA

Summary

I have been an LPN for 30 years. I have worked in a hospital setting,nursing home,home care settings, addiction treatment center , Covid Vaccine administration and Ambulatory primary care setting.

Focused on delivering high-quality care to individuals of all backgrounds while protecting patient safety and promoting satisfaction with facility services.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN- Ambulatory Vaccine Nurse

Cambridge Health Alliance- Malden
Malden, MA
11.2022 - Current
  • Vaccinate patients from 2 months to 18 years old, and from 19 years to adults, using the appropriate administration method.
  • Monitor patients after vaccine administration for VAERS.
  • Assess patients by taking vital signs prior to giving vaccines.
  • Administer medications orally or intramuscularly, depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
  • Ability to operate efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Coordinate with interdisciplinary team members, such as doctors, nurses, medical assistants, and pharmacists, to ensure quality patient care is provided.
  • Participate in educational programs to keep up to date on new skills in nursing practice.

Covid Vaccine LPN

Mattapan Community Health Center
Boston, MA
07.2021 - Current
  • Vaccinate patients from 5 year old to 11 year old and from 12 year old to adults using appropriate administration method.
  • Monitor patients after vaccine administration for VAERS
  • Adhere to infection control procedures
  • Ability to perform vaccination methods with minimal assistance.
  • Ability to operate efficiently in a fast paced environment
  • Ability to adhere to clinic operation protocols and plans
  • Maintain adequate pre-staging of workstation supplies

LPN-charge Nurse

Recovery Centers of America
Danvers, MA
12.2018 - Current

Administer prescribed medications

Educate patients on detox and withdrawal, medications, addiction, recovery, coping skills and community resources.

Able to work well as part of a team

Maintains professional behavior at all times

Assess patient in active withdrawal and provide interventions to manage physical and psychological symptoms.

Demonstrates a working understanding of opioids use disorder and substance use disorder,their treatment,and psychotropic medications

Collected urine samples from clients to test for substances.

LPN- Covid 19 Vaccination Nurse

Boston Medical Center Hospital
Boston, MA
03.2021 - 06.2021
  • Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms, vitals signs,weights,and be aware of any allergies in order to ensure a safe vaccination process
  • Educate the patient on the efficacy and safety of the vaccine.
  • Ensuring the safe handling,storage,and administrations of vaccinations
  • Provide educational content of the vaccine including potential vaccine side effects.
  • Monitor post-vaccination administration including managing any physical and emotional reactions to vaccines.
  • Providing medical care to patients with underlying health conditions
  • Counseled patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.

LPN-Home Care Nurse

Alliance Home Care
Woburn, MA
11.2019 - 03.2021
  • Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
  • Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
  • Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
  • Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
  • Administered general care to patients, including recording of temperature and blood pressure, wound dressing and accucheck testing.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.

LPN-staff Nurse

Meadoview Care and Rehabilitation of North Reading
North Reading, MA
01.2008 - 06.2017

Administer medications and performed tretments according to Doctor's order

Assisted with admissions and discharges of residents

Assisted in orientation of new staff members

Assisted residents condition and advised of changes in status

Monitored and maitained patient's chartr

Provide quality patient care

LPN-med Nurse/Treatment Nurse

Peabody Glenn Health Care Center
Saugus, MA
06.2003 - 12.2008

Assess resident status and notify physicians of any clinical changes

Maintain residentcharts,assessments,care plans,and confidential files

Assist with admissions and dischargesof residents

LPN-float Nurse

Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehab Hospital
Salem, MA
09.2006 - 06.2007

Performed clinical tasks according to hospital policies

Monitor and maintain resident chart on a computerized charting sysytem

Ability to perform tracheostomyand ventilator care

Making Rounds with medical team to provide quality patient care

LPN-med Nurse

Fernald State School
Waltham, MA
10.1995 - 01.2004

Provide care to residents with developmental disabilities

Monitor and maintained patient's charts

Assessed resident's condition and advised of changes in status

Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.

Homecare Giver/Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Prestige Care Health Services
Chicago, Illinois
06.1986 - 08.1992

Assisted patients with personal care

Housekeeping and other errands

Engaged residents in activities

Record daily care notes and report any changes to the Agency office

As a nurse ,obtain vital signs,administer medications

Provide treatment such as wound care,dressing changes,change catheters,diabetic teaching.

Ensure the health,comfort,and safety of patients

Monitor and report changes in patient's condition to supervisor

  • Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
  • Evaluated patient conditions, progress and treatment success to make changes and adapt treatment plans.
  • Set up staff schedules and assigned specific work based on department needs and individual strengths.
  • Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
  • Assisted with the development, optimization and management of nursing standards and policies.
  • Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.

Certified Nursing Assistant,Home Health Aide,

Dana Home Care
Chicago, Illinois
09.1985 - 06.1991
  • Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
  • Dressed, groomed and fed patients with limited physical abilities to support basic needs.
  • Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
  • Helped transition patient between bed, wheelchair and automobile to provide safe mobility support.
  • Supervised medication administration, personal hygiene and other activities of daily living.
  • Ran errands for clients and transported to appointments to maintain wellness and support daily living needs.
  • Mopped floors, vacuumed, washed dishes and performed other household chores to assist clients.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized environment to promote client happiness and safety.
  • Greeted patients and families with enthusiastic, compassionate attitude to establish long-term professional relationships.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Triton College
River Grove, IL
06.1991

Skills

Home health, admitting patients, assessing pain level, attention to detail, seizure management

Multitasking, dementia experience, substance use, and co-occurring mental disorders

Timeline

LPN- Ambulatory Vaccine Nurse

Cambridge Health Alliance- Malden
11.2022 - Current

Covid Vaccine LPN

Mattapan Community Health Center
07.2021 - Current

LPN- Covid 19 Vaccination Nurse

Boston Medical Center Hospital
03.2021 - 06.2021

LPN-Home Care Nurse

Alliance Home Care
11.2019 - 03.2021

LPN-charge Nurse

Recovery Centers of America
12.2018 - Current

LPN-staff Nurse

Meadoview Care and Rehabilitation of North Reading
01.2008 - 06.2017

LPN-float Nurse

Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehab Hospital
09.2006 - 06.2007

LPN-med Nurse/Treatment Nurse

Peabody Glenn Health Care Center
06.2003 - 12.2008

LPN-med Nurse

Fernald State School
10.1995 - 01.2004

Homecare Giver/Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor

Prestige Care Health Services
06.1986 - 08.1992

Certified Nursing Assistant,Home Health Aide,

Dana Home Care
09.1985 - 06.1991

Licensed Practical Nurse

Triton College
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