Corina Ruottinen
Alamogordo,NM
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Mescalero Care Center, specializing in geriatric care and proficient in medication administration. Demonstrated ability to enhance recovery outcomes through patient-centered care, underpinned by strong medical ethics and empathy. Expertise in wound cleaning techniques and fostering positive patient relationships ensures a high standard of healthcare delivery. Committed to continuous improvement in nursing practices to elevate patient experiences.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mescalero Care Center
Mescalero, NM
09.2023 - 11.2024
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Taos Healthcare
Taos, NM
12.2022 - 03.2023
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
HR Coordinator
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
Ruidoso, NM
05.2021 - 10.2022
- Provided administrative support for HR projects and initiatives.
- Organized and delivered training by scheduling, securing facilities and collaborating with subject-matter experts.
- Maintained employee records in accordance with legal requirements and company policy.
- Initialized background checks for potential new hires.
- Coordinated employee onboarding, including orientation sessions and documentation management.
- Assisted candidates with application processes by answering questions about application, performing background checks, providing I-9 forms and handling drug screening paperwork.
- Maintained HR records, ensuring accuracy and confidentiality of employee data.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis, MIssion Arch
Roswell, NM
06.2017 - 04.2021
- Analyzed client diagnoses to determine specific care requirements.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs, such as bathing, dressing, toileting, and exercising.
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify the course of treatment.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments, and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Documented patient intake information, including medical histories, current symptoms, and vitals such as height and weight.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged them for laboratory transport to complete important diagnostic tests.
- Documented patient intake, dietary requirements, and assisted with feeding.
- Examined and addressed lacerations, contusions, and other physical symptoms in need of further attention.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care, and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors, and case managers.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Court House Center/Cape May Court House Convalescent Center
Cape May Court House, NJ
01.2014 - 05.2014
- Sound, ethical and independent decision-making ability consistent with medical protocols.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
- Provided necessary health education training for patients.
- Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination.
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Home Health Care Specialist
Attentive Home Health
Phoenix, AZ
06.2009 - 02.2012
- Delivered high-quality and compassionate treatment to indigent and low-income patient community.
- Maintained quality care standards in home care and provided assistance to clients with personal care.
- Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
- Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Education
LPN 22766 Multi-state - Practical Nursing
Cape May County Technical School
Cape May Court House, NJ, USA2013
Skills
- Health and wellness expertise
- Medication administration expert
- Geriatric treatment expertise and care
- Skilled in Wound Cleaning Techniques
- Mobility assistance
- PEG tube feeding and medication administration expertise
- Colostomy Management
- Culturally sensitive
- Strong medical ethics
- Healthcare platforms
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Samples collection
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Documenting incidents
- Regulatory requirements
- Psychotropic medication knowledge
- Educating families
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Tracking symptoms
- Organization
- Palliative care
- Tuberculosis testing
- Physical assessment
- Psychotropic medications
- Medical records security
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of New Mexico, License number 22766
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mescalero Care Center
09.2023 - 11.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Taos Healthcare
12.2022 - 03.2023
HR Coordinator
Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
05.2021 - 10.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis, MIssion Arch
06.2017 - 04.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Genesis Court House Center/Cape May Court House Convalescent Center
01.2014 - 05.2014
Home Health Care Specialist
Attentive Home Health
06.2009 - 02.2012
LPN 22766 Multi-state - Practical Nursing
Cape May County Technical School
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