Good knowledge of MS office/Data
Daffodil Williams
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 4+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Brooklyn Hospital Emergency Department
Brooklyn, NY
09.2022 - Current
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Gathered lab specimens to help diagnose patients.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assisted with admissions, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in Allscripts to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
01.2018 - 09.2022
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for up to 40 patients each day with quality-driven support..
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport..
- Administered controlled narcotics, monitor IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing to diagnose patients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in sigmacare to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Brooklyn , New York
05.2015 - 01.2018
- Conferred with multidisciplinary healthcare team to help effectively manage patient conditions with regular testing and vitals assessments.
- Assisted patients with mobility needs, including moving to and from beds, organizing wheelchairs and preparing assistive devices.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, including personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Library Assistant
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NY
09.2013 - 01.2015
- Processed receipt of new book, audio visual and computer software inventory.
- Stayed up to date on references, card catalogs and automated information systems to teach and educate patrons.
- Marketed library's many services to visitors and patrons through active communication.
- Kept detailed records of lending transactions and library users.
- Assisted patrons with library's computers and provided information on logging onto Internet.
Childcare Provider
Multiple Families
Brooklyn , New York
09.2001 - 01.2015
- Observed play activities to identify positive behaviors and areas in need of improvement, implementing behavior redirection where appropriate.
- Worked with children individually and in groups to teach social, communicative and problem-solving skills.
- Applied positive behavior management techniques to enhance social interactions and emotional development.
- Prepared healthy foods and beverages for children based on optimal dietary guidelines and individual restrictions.
- Developed lessons and activities to promote children's physical and emotional development.
Education
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY 03.2021 -
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing
Brooklyn, NYBachelor Of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Brooklyn, NYCertified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Next Step Institute
Brooklyn, NYBachelor Of Applied Science - Biology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York
Brooklyn, NYSkills
Leadership
HIPAA Regulations
Tracheotomy Care
Foley Catheter Insertion/Removal
Start Intravenous linesProcedure ExplanationPatient Management
Direct Patient Care
Caregiving skills
PPE Compliance
Accomplishments
- Documented and resolved patients' needs which led to efficiency in patient care.
- Supervised team of six Certified Nursing Assistants staff members.
Software
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Brooklyn Hospital Emergency Department
09.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - Registered Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
03.2021 -
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
01.2018 - 09.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
05.2015 - 01.2018
Library Assistant
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
09.2013 - 01.2015
Childcare Provider
Multiple Families
09.2001 - 01.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
AMG School of Licensed Practical Nursing
Bachelor Of Science - Diagnostic Medical Sonography
SUNY Downstate Medical Center
Certified Nursing Assistant - Nursing
Next Step Institute
Bachelor Of Applied Science - Biology
Medgar Evers College of The City University of New York