Deborah Cadotte
Londonderry,NH
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Hospital
Vencor
Boston, MA
09.1996 - 05.1998
- Administered prescribed medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular routes while monitoring reactions.
- Performed bedside nursing procedures including wound dressing and catheter insertion.
- Coordinated discharge planning
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN hospital
Youville Hospital
Cambridge, MA
08.1994 - 09.1996
- Managed wound care and performed routine diagnostic tests effectively.
- Observed changes in 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.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Medical Assistant
Lahey Medical Center
Burlington, MA
07.1988 - 05.1993
- Assisted physicians during examinations and minor procedures in a clinical setting.
- Managed patient scheduling and coordinated follow-up appointments efficiently.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, patient histories and preparing patients for examinations.
- Answered phones, scheduled appointments, greeted patients and ordered supplies.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Chelsea Soldiers Home
Chelsea, MA06-1994
High School Diploma -
Minuteman Technical
Lexington, MA06-1988
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Electronic medical records
- Wound care management
- Vital signs monitoring
- Clinical procedure assistance
- Appointment scheduling
- Team collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Patient scheduling
- Infection control
- Immunization administration
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
LPN Hospital
Vencor
09.1996 - 05.1998
LPN hospital
Youville Hospital
08.1994 - 09.1996
Medical Assistant
Lahey Medical Center
07.1988 - 05.1993
LPN - Nursing
Chelsea Soldiers Home
High School Diploma -
Minuteman Technical