Claudia K. Saa
Cary,NC
Summary
I look forward to applying my years of clinical experience to provide the highest level of patient care, leading to positive healthcare outcomes. I hope to join an organization committed to complete and comprehensive care where patient health and organizational goals meet to create an environment for growth and success. “You must be the change you wish to see in the world.” — Mahatma Gandhi
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Lead
Triangle Pedicatrics
05.2023 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Triangle Pediatrics
07.2016 - 05.2023
- Prevented infection spread by ensuring strict adherence to hygiene standards during all aspects of nursing practice.
- Provided education on disease prevention, medical treatments, and medication administration to patients and their families.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing compassionate and comprehensive pediatric care.
- Maintained supply inventory levels by monitoring stock status regularly; ordering when necessary.
- Monitored vital signs and reported abnormalities to supervising nurse or physician, promoting early intervention for potential health issues.
- Assisted physicians with examinations and treatments, ensuring optimal patient care and comfort.
- Administered vaccinations and medications to patients, adhering to proper dosage guidelines and protocols.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting assessments, interventions, and progress in a timely manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
VALLEY VIEW CENTER FOR NURSING CARE AND REHABILITATION
10.2015 - 06.2016
- Recording patient vital signs including (Blood Pressure, Pulse, Respiratory Rate, and Oxygen Saturation) documenting results and allocating PRN orders as required.
- Administering oral, subcutaneous, intradermal and intramuscular injections to residents as per standing and PRN orders.
- Providing Urinary (Indwelling, Straight and Condom) catheter insertion, application and ongoing site care.
- Responsible for oversight and direction of shift Certified Nurse Assistants (2-3 per shift), delegating patient care responsibilities and outlining patient special care plans.
- Monitor and document resident food Intake and output to ensure patient weight management and health planning goals are met, working with patients to outline the importance of nutrition and adherence.
- Maintaining ostomy sites, providing care and maintenance including site cleaning regular inspection and changing, monitoring and documenting changes in patient stool.
- Assisting wound care nurse during rounds of residents’ rooms, updating wound treatment plans and taking direction for care changes and treatments.
- Explaining treatment protocols to residents, ensuring they understand and are comfortable with any and all treatments prior to administration.
- Preparing patients for upcoming off-site procedures, documenting vitals, modifying medication schedules and ensuring adherence of fasting and liquid restriction protocols.
- Monitoring residents for pressure ulcers and skin tearing utilizing rotation and treatment accordingly to prevent and treat as needed.
- Responsible for shift documentation and direct reporting to oncoming nursing shift supervisor, providing care plan details and patient status updates.
- Collected, lab samples including, urine cultures, C. difficile stool samples, throat cultures and wound cultures, documenting and preparing samples to lab specifications.
Pediatric Lead Nurse
CORNERSTONE FAMILY HEALTHCARE
02.2015 - 08.2015
- Managed nursing floor schedule and worked closely with department chief to align nursing team resources to provider scheduled shifts.
- Maintained department supplies and inventory both ensuring supply availability as well as being responsible for the ordering of new supplies and vaccine inventory.
- Worked to implement PCMH Measures and metrics with upper management and EMR team to design and train staff for new metric based workflow.
- Implemented new department staff workstation layout to increase productivity by reducing time spent traveling between patient encounters and workspace.
- Setup and instructed nursing staff via department in service, on new policies and procedures, including competency testing to ensure compliance standards were met.
- Continued to provide daily direct patient care while fulfilling new role and responsibilities as interim Lead Nurse.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CORNERSTONE FAMILY HEALTHCARE
12.2012 - 02.2015
- Worked in a care team groups, following providers in both pediatric and urgent care settings, work measured both on personal performance as well as group productivity and patient feedback.
- Responsible for end to end care of patients, from initial triage to visit summary, documentation and patient education.
- Utilized EMR System (Centricity) for paperless record keeping, scheduling patient appointments and chart documentation. Requiring on-going training due to changing workflows and EMR software updates.
- Worked directly with Chief Medical Officer to organize and develop patient care programs and streamline nursing policies to meet changing organizational procedures.
- Performed routine CLIA waved screenings including, vision testing, hearing testing, rapid strep detection testing, capillary lead and hemoglobin testing, HIV Testing, Pregnancy Testing as well as blood glucose screening and urinalysis.
- Collected, documented and dispatched lab samples including, nasopharyngeal swabs, urine cultures, throat cultures, wound cultures, urine based drug screening.
- Administered and documented provider ordered vaccinations, ensuring all five rights of vaccine administration to ensure compliance and patient safety, while tracking patient shot schedule
- Performed and documented daily quality controls to ensure proper equipment functionality, and ensure the integrity of patient screening results.
- Collaborated on organizational programs such as Fit4Life (diabetes care and management), Lead Collation (lead screening and patient education), to increase health awareness and help educate the patient population.
- Assisted providers with in office procedures including, cast removals, catheterizations, breathing treatments, dressing changes
- Triage phone calls, prescription renewals, and documentation of all patient encounters via EMR system.
Education
School of Practical Nursing - Accredited LPN Program
DUTCHESS COUNTY BOCES
Port Ewen, NY01.2012
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE - undefined
01.2008
Skills
- Vaccine Administration
- Acute care experience
- Infant catheterization
- Strong documentation and recordkeeping
- Administering medications & treatment
- EMR Workflow experience
- Hearing and Vision Screening
- Wound treatment
- Supervising Clinical Staff
- Patient Education and support
- Schedule management
- Employee training
Certification
- BASIC LIFE SUPPORT for Healthcare Professionals
Timeline
Team Lead
Triangle Pedicatrics
05.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Triangle Pediatrics
07.2016 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
VALLEY VIEW CENTER FOR NURSING CARE AND REHABILITATION
10.2015 - 06.2016
Pediatric Lead Nurse
CORNERSTONE FAMILY HEALTHCARE
02.2015 - 08.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse
CORNERSTONE FAMILY HEALTHCARE
12.2012 - 02.2015
GENERAL EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATE - undefined
School of Practical Nursing - Accredited LPN Program
DUTCHESS COUNTY BOCES
Similar Profiles
Cindy HullCindy Hull
Medical Assistant at Mat-Su Community PedicatricsMedical Assistant at Mat-Su Community Pedicatrics
Marie-Ange BujoldMarie-Ange Bujold
Daycare Assistant at Magic TriangleDaycare Assistant at Magic Triangle
Dr. Miles SykesDr. Miles Sykes
Director of Out-Patient Services. at Golden Triangle Physical TherapyDirector of Out-Patient Services. at Golden Triangle Physical Therapy
Sarah Hope FitchSarah Hope Fitch
CCR Teacher (Literacy Focus) at Fred J. Carnage Middle SchoolCCR Teacher (Literacy Focus) at Fred J. Carnage Middle School
Mike PassaroMike Passaro
Worship Pastor at The Summit ChurchWorship Pastor at The Summit Church