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Coleen Thompson

Bridgeport

Summary

Eighteen plus years of Certified Nursing Assistance experience, newly highly motivated Licensed Practical Nurse for one year of experience. Seeking an opportunity to apply my nursing education, practical skills gained during the past year, and passion for health care in a professional setting. I am enthusiastic and eager to contribute to a health care team with my clinical Knowledge and excellent patient care skills, adept at collaborating with interdisciplinary medical teams to enhance patients' overall outcomes and safety. I am committed to providing empathetic, compassionate and exceptional patient care, and to the success of the health care team.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Charge Nurse

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
Rocky Hill, CT
03.2026 - Current
  • Supervised daily nursing operations, ensuring high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
  • Implemented new procedures that improved patient outcomes and streamlined care delivery processes.
  • Conducted assessments, developed care plans, and evaluated patient progress consistently.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care coordination and communication.
  • Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability for seamless operations and reducing waste.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maefair Center For Health and Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 01.2025
  • Perform basic nursing tasks, such as overseeing the certified nursing assistants (CAN), monitoring vital signs, collecting samples, administering medications to patients, including IV maintenance, IM/Sub-Q injections. and rendering treatments for wound care.
  • Foley Catheter insertions and removal, intermitted catheterization.
  • Update patients; medical record
  • Communicate with physicians, patients and their families and other caregivers.
  • Report Patients' status and concerns to registered nurses, advanced practice nurses, PT/O/SLP therapies, and physicians.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wilton Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 06.2022
  • Assist with activities of daily living and transport clients within facility
  • Perform mobility assistance transfers, AROM fall prevention Hoyer Lift
  • Provide support with memory care and stimulation and companionship
  • Care for patients diagnosed with Alzheimer, Dementia, Parkinson's and strokes

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maefair Health Care Center
09.2003 - 05.2021
  • Performed vital signs, weight measurement and documentation
  • Performed intake and output measurements, recording, and ambulation
  • Followed care and treatment plans as instructed by the RN or physician
  • Assisted patients with walking around facility and in/out of bed
  • Ensured patients rooms are clean and well organized
  • Provide safe and quality nursing services to all

Education

License Practical -

Stone Academy West Haven CT
West Haven, CT
10-2022

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

02-2024

CPR/First Aid - undefined

American Heart Association
08-2022

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

Valley Medical Bridgeport CT
Bridgeport, CT
06-2000

Skills

  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Nursing documentation
  • Geriatric care
  • End-of-life care
  • Emergency care

Timeline

LPN Charge Nurse

Amergis Healthcare Staffing
03.2026 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maefair Center For Health and Rehabilitation
03.2024 - 01.2025

Certified Nursing Assistant

Wilton Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation
06.2022 - 06.2022

Certified Nursing Assistant

Maefair Health Care Center
09.2003 - 05.2021

Certified Nursing Assistant - undefined

Valley Medical Bridgeport CT

CPR/First Aid - undefined

American Heart Association

Licensed Practical Nurse - undefined

License Practical -

Stone Academy West Haven CT
Coleen Thompson