Cresta Avril
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Healthcare professional with a solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beverly's Home Healthcare
01.2025 - 12.2025
- Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication adherence.
- Implemented infection control protocols, ensuring patient safety in home environments.
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate health records for continuity of care.
- Administered injections, catheter care, and other skilled nursing procedures with precision and attention to patient comfort.
- Collaborated with vendors to procure medical equipment, supplies and services.
- Improved patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate care and assisting with daily living activities.
LPN
Crown Heights Nursing Home
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
LPN
Menorah Nursing Home & Rehab Centre
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN Psych Nurse
The Phoenix Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
- Administered psychotropic medications as prescribed, monitoring side effects and adjusting dosages as needed under physician guidance.
- Deescalated agitated patients using verbal interventions before resorting to physical restraints or seclusion when necessary.
- Educated patients and families about mental health, diagnoses and treatment options.
- Explained useful coping methods to relieve depression and anxiety.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
LPN Charge Nurse
Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2022 - 11.2022
- Providing bedside care within the scope of practice, ADLS, GJ tube care, Vital signs.
- Administering medication via G tube, Enteral feeding, Providing Education, and teaching when necessary.
- Maintaining an open airway with tracheal suctioning.
- Observing universal precautions while providing care.
- Physical exertion lifting to 40lbs when necessary.
- Administer IV Therapy as prescribed.
- Provide clinical supervision of unlicensed personnel.
- Followed strict facility infection control policies for the immunocompromised patient population.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to enhance patient care delivery and outcomes.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
- Trained new nursing staff on best practices and protocols for care delivery.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Med-Surg LPN
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Consistently maintaining up-to-date qualifications and training related to hazardous materials and waste management.
- 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.
- Job Type - Contract
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Administration And Management
Centennial College
Toronto, CanadaDiploma - Medical Assistant
Allen School of Health Sciences
Brooklyn New York01-2018
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
AMG School of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY01-2021
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
AMG College of Nursing
Brooklyn, NY08-2026
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Home health care
- Pediatric care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Case management
- Outpatient care
- Inpatient care
- Wound care
Accomplishments
- Achieved over 2K in pure sales through effectively leading the Breast Cancer Initiative at my Nursing School
- Tutored up to 20 students per month.
- Helped students achieve passing grades on their nursing exams.
Languages
French Creole
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beverly's Home Healthcare
01.2025 - 12.2025
LPN
Crown Heights Nursing Home
12.2023 - 12.2024
LPN
Menorah Nursing Home & Rehab Centre
07.2023 - 11.2023
LPN Psych Nurse
The Phoenix Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
12.2022 - 06.2023
LPN Charge Nurse
Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
01.2022 - 11.2022
Med-Surg LPN
Spring Creek Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
04.2021 - 12.2021
Certificate of Technical Studies - Business Administration And Management
Centennial College
Diploma - Medical Assistant
Allen School of Health Sciences
Certificate of Technical Studies - Licensed Practical Nurse
AMG School of Nursing
Associate of Applied Science - Registered Nurse
AMG College of Nursing
Career Break
- Aug 2022- Sep 2022
- Personal Time off