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Dara Christ

Greene,NY

Summary

Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure a LPN position with Fairview Rehabilitation Unit.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN Field Nurse

Guthrie Home Care
Vestal, NY
08.2022 - Current
  • Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication management, input data , and treatments.
  • Instructed patients on health maintenance, disease prevention, medications and treatment regimens.
  • Performed physical examinations to assess the health of patients in the field setting.
  • Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
  • Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
  • Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
  • Participated in interdisciplinary team meetings to discuss cases and develop individualized plans of care for each patient.
  • Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
  • Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
  • Educated patients and family members about disease facts, medications and home care instructions.

Nursing Assistant

UHS Binghamton General Hospital
Binghamton, NY
03.2001 - 08.2021
  • Provided companionship to patients, monitored their emotional well-being, and offered reassurance when needed.
  • Assisted nurses and physicians with patient care, including bathing, dressing, transferring to beds and wheelchairs, and taking vital signs.
  • Collected specimens for laboratory testing such as urine samples and blood draws.
  • Assisted patients with their activities of daily living, including eating, grooming, toileting, ambulation, and hygiene.
  • Provided assistance to medical staff during tests, treatments and emergency procedures.
  • Conducted regular rounds to check on patients' safety and proactively address issues.
  • Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers, bed sores and surgical site wounds.

Education

LPN

BOCES
Binghamton
06-2022

Skills

  • Quality Improvement
  • Disease Prevention
  • Catheter Care
  • Health Promotion
  • Diabetes management
  • Patient Safety
  • Patient Advocacy
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Documentation
  • Care Coordination
  • Disease prevention strategies
  • Infection Control
  • Individualized treatment plans
  • Patient Assessment
  • Patient Education

Timeline

LPN Field Nurse

Guthrie Home Care
08.2022 - Current

Nursing Assistant

UHS Binghamton General Hospital
03.2001 - 08.2021

LPN

BOCES

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