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Colleen Cloke

Deltona,FL

Summary

Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Beach Street Health and Rehab, enhancing patient outcomes through precise medication administration and effective communication. Skilled in clinical documentation and patient assessment, I excel in high-pressure environments, ensuring quality care and fostering teamwork within interdisciplinary healthcare teams.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Beach Street Health and Rehab
06.2024 - Current
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

John Knox Village of Central Florida
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Indigo Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 01.2024
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Evangelical Good Samaritan Society
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.

Education

Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nursing

Daytona Beach Community College.
Daytona Beach, FL

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Wound care
  • Physical assessment
  • Clinical documentation
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation accuracy

Certification

State of Florida Licensed Practical Nurse license.

Basic life support.

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Beach Street Health and Rehab
06.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

John Knox Village of Central Florida
01.2024 - 04.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Indigo Manor Nursing Home
06.2023 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Evangelical Good Samaritan Society
02.2020 - 06.2023

Practical Nurse Certificate - Practical Nursing

Daytona Beach Community College.