Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Delta Lake Bible Conference Center
Rome, NY
07.2009 - Current
This is a summer camp for mentally and/or physically impaired adults.
Checked in and administered medications including narcotics and insulin injections as needed.
Vital signs as needed.
Wound care as needed.
Emergency services as needed.
Emotional support as needed
LPN
Elizabeth Church Manor Nursing Home
Binghamton, NY
05.2007 - 05.2009
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN
Willow Point Nursing Home
Vestal, NY
05.2004 - 06.2007
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
CNA
Willow Point Nursing Home
Vestal, NY
01.1994 - 06.1997
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.