Daphney Cantave
License Practical Nurse
Baldwin,NY
Summary
Compassionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with 13 years of clinical experience, including emergency care and women's health. Skilled in supporting physicians and RNs, administering medications and vaccines, and managing patient care in hospital and outpatient settings. Proficient in electronic health systems including Epic and Point Click Care and Sigma. Proven ability to deliver high-quality, compassionate care in fast-paced environments.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai West OPD OB-GYN Clinic 2H
New York, New York
09.2022 - Current
- Provide clinical and administrative support in a busy outpatient OB/GYN setting seeing on average 50 patients daily
- Assist physicians with prenatal exams, gynecological procedures, and follow-up care
- Educate patients on women’s health issues, medications, Prenatal education and postpartum care
- Perform phlebotomy, administer injections, and manage specimen collection
- Document patient information in Epic; coordinate with interdisciplinary care teams
- Admits patient to the exam room and takes vital signs, medical history, medication history and allergy history. Height and weight as indicated
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai West Hospital ED
New York, New York
09.2022 - 06.2023
- Assisting in planning and implementing care interventions while promoting high quality patient care in a professional, efficient and safe manner, ensuring the patient flow.
- Working under the supervision of the physician or Registered Nurse. Performs other related duties
- Experienced in IV and phlebotomy skills
- Providing personal assistance, medical attention, emotional support, or other personal care to patients.
- Maintaining up-to-date knowledge in this area and apply it to everyday practice. Duties and Responsibilities Introduces self to patient while escorting patient into the exam room.
- Assist in resuscitation room (emergency cases)
- Preparing the patient for exams and procedures Explain treatment procedures, medications, diets and physicians' instructions to patients. Administering medications including all types of injections, IV therapy as needed and within the Product of licensure.
- Providing basic patient care and treatments, such as but not limited to dressing wounds, performing catheterizations or applying compresses. Collects, labels and processes specimens accurately.
- Swabbing patients for COVID-19
- Performing Cobas LIAT tests for COVID-19 and EKG
- Cleaning and prepare medical treatment rooms for patient visits. Assemble and use equipment appropriate to specific medical practice.
- Administer Pfizer COVID vaccination to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse/COVID 19-Swabbing/COVID-19 Vaccinator
Ambulnz
03.2021 - 06.2022
- Experienced in swabbing, administering the Moderna/Pfizer/Johnson & Johnson vaccines and patient education.
Resident Service Nurse
Atria Assisted Living of Great Neck
Great Neck, New York
11.2018 - 03.2021
- Assist in supervising the medication program, activity in medication room and assisting the residents with self-administration of their medication.
- Maintain positive relations with residents, families and physicians.
- Assist in the completion of resident assessments and service plans.
- Assist in the training of assisted living staff and participates in orientation of new staff.
- Swabbing residents for the Covid-19 test.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glengariff Group
Glen Cove, New York
11.2013 - 09.2020
- Provide direct care such as medication administration, extensive wound care, obtaining and evaluating vital signs, and basic patient education autonomously in a 45-bed setting.
- Encourage patient safety by taking preventative measures against pressure ulcers, skin tears, and falls through patient education, safety measure intervention and monitoring.
- Perform duties which ultimately support patient core health by assisting RN, MD and outside health care providers in picking up, filing, auditing, and executing orders in a timely and efficient manner.
- Direct ancillary staff in performing support duties when appropriate.
- Sub-Acute Care (Charge Nurse)
- Provided direct care to patients through treatment and medication in a Sub-Acute 60 bed unit while continuously monitoring for holistic well-being.
- Ensured continuity of patient care through charting by directing floor nurses and ancillary staff on events and necessary interventions, following up on signs of improvement or providing necessary further intervention while only endorsing when necessary.
- Evaluated and reviewed all diagnostic values and reports; received and input orders from MD/NP as well as implementing stat interventions when appropriate to situation.
- Interacted with both patients and their family members, addressing questions and concerns to ensure a high level of customer service.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education And Extension Board
Uniondale, United States 09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Computer Information Systems
Hofstra University
Hempstead, NY 09.1996 - 12.2003
Skills
Specialized care in obstetrics and gynecology
Patient Education and Communication
Electronic Medical Records: Epic, PointClickCare, Sigma
Vaccine Administration
Phlebotomy and IV Therapy
Assisted Living and Rehabilitation Support
Emergency Department and Resuscitation Room Care
Specialized care in obstetrics and gynecology
Licensure
Licensed Practical Nurse – New York State
License #: 316873 Expiration: 02/29/2028
Accomplishments
• Atria Employee of the Month – February 2021
• Mount Sinai West ED – Operation Recognize – March 2022
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai West OPD OB-GYN Clinic 2H
09.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai West Hospital ED
09.2022 - 06.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse/COVID 19-Swabbing/COVID-19 Vaccinator
Ambulnz
03.2021 - 06.2022
Resident Service Nurse
Atria Assisted Living of Great Neck
11.2018 - 03.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Glengariff Group
11.2013 - 09.2020
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Vocational Education And Extension Board
09.2012 - 08.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Computer Information Systems
Hofstra University
09.1996 - 12.2003
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