Cristina Vera
Orefield,PA
Summary
Experienced LPN Charge Nurse with a strong background at Country Meadows Retirement Communities, specializing in long term care and critical thinking. Demonstrated excellence in multitasking and patient care, leading to notable improvements in patient safety and satisfaction. Skilled in nursing documentation and prioritization, committed to professional development and maintaining high-quality continuity of care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
04.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Served as a mentor to new nurses, fostering a positive work environment and promoting professional growth.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Medication Technician
Country Meadows of Bethlehem
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Monitored medication storage area to maintain medication security and control.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Unpacked, sorted, counted, and labeled all incoming medications to keep optimum inventory levels.
- Balanced the needs of multiple patients simultaneously while maintaining accuracy in medication preparation and distribution, contributing to overall patient satisfaction.
- Documented medication administration into electronic medical records (EMR) to avoid duplication of medication dosages.
Medical Assistant
Sacred Heart Senior Living
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Improved patient medication adherence by accurately preparing and administering medications according to physician orders.
- Educated patients on the importance of medication compliance, promoting better understanding of their treatment plan and its benefits.
- Collaborated with pharmacists to ensure appropriate medication storage and inventory control, reducing waste and ensuring availability.
- Prepared medication doses accurately by following medication administration record (MAR) written by healthcare providers.
- Assisted nursing staff with completing daily rounds, documenting vital signs and answering calls.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
Bethlehem, PA09.2021
Skills
- Geriatric care
- Critical thinking
- CPR/AED
- Point Click Care
- Physical assessments
- Restorative Care
- Staff supervision
- Multitasking
- Nursing documentation
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
04.2022 - Current
Medication Technician
Country Meadows of Bethlehem
10.2021 - 02.2022
Medical Assistant
Sacred Heart Senior Living
01.2018 - 09.2021
- Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) - State Boards of Nursing.
Graduate Certificate - Practical Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health And Science
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