Danielle Cummins
Strabane,PA
Summary
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse specializing in case management, known for effective communication and compassionate care. Proven ability to assess client needs and coordinate treatment plans that advocate for patients' rights and enhance overall well-being.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
03.2016 - Current
- Coordinated care plans for individuals with developmental disabilities to enhance service delivery.
- Collaborated with healthcare providers to ensure comprehensive patient care across all disciplines.
- Worked with interdisciplinary teams to assess client needs and goals.
- Advocated for clients' rights and facilitated access to essential services.
- Directed medication administration and oversaw patient care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with the supervising healthcare provider.
- Recorded patient progress and kept accurate case files.
- Ensured that all documentation was completed accurately in a timely manner.
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
01.2012 - 05.2015
- Administered medications and treatments in accordance with healthcare providers' prescriptions, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted in patient assessments and documented findings in electronic health records.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement comprehensive patient care plans, enhancing overall patient outcomes.
- Addressed patient care needs by collecting vital signs, dressing wounds, and managing catheters, contributing to effective patient recovery.
- Observed changes in the patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
Education
Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Western Area Career And Technology Center
Houston, PA06-2011
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Electronic health records
- Care coordination
- Direct patient care
- Patient advocacy
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Assessment
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
- Compassionate care
- CPR certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse Case Manager
Merakey Allegheny Valley School
03.2016 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
UPMC Montefiore
01.2012 - 05.2015
Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Western Area Career And Technology Center