Debra Giurbino
Parrish,FL
Summary
Industrious LPN Nurse with expertise in Geriatric and exceptional patient care skills. Motivated to administer thorough and compassionate care in all types of settings. Communicate effectively with patients, families and colleagues alike.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
HCA Blake Hospital
Bradenton, Florida
09.2021 - Current
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare professionals.
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
LPN Charge Nurse
Kensington Care Center
Aurora, OH
11.2012 - 07.2021
- Directed medication administration and oversaw all patient care.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Monitored patients' condition and progress, reevaluating treatments as necessary.
- Adhered to facility and legal standards for daily operations and medication room management.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Followed doctor and nurse instructions for medication management and charting of vital signs.
- Established direct lines of communication between nursing staff and other interested departments, supporting patient care with collaboration between personnel with complementary specialties.
- Took patients vitals, including blood pressure, temperature and pulse and documented vital signs and weight of patients.
- Collected biological samples for routine laboratory testing to assist diagnostic processes.
- Analyzed charts and utilized data to recommend proper treatment courses to physicians.
- Supported nurses in providing routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations and punctures.
Education
Certificate of LPN - LPN
NorthCoast Medial Academy
Kent, OH08.2012
Skills
- Regulatory compliance
- Medical records management
- Medication administration
- Insurance billing
- Communications
- Problem resolution
- Administrative support
- Supervision
- Customer service
- Relationship development
- First Aid/CPR
- Organization
- Planning and coordination
- Team management
- Team building
- Verbal and written communication
- Patient vital sign monitoring
- Medical chart management
- Work ethic
- Multitasking
- People skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Patient counseling and support
- Troubleshooting
Timeline
LPN
HCA Blake Hospital
09.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Kensington Care Center
11.2012 - 07.2021
Certificate of LPN - LPN
NorthCoast Medial Academy