Delmi Velasquez
Central Islip,NY
Summary
Bilingual LPN 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. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonybrook University Hospital
Stony Brook, NY
04.2021 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long Island State Veterans Home
Stonybrook
06.2018 - Current
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, and evaluating patient needs
- 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
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
Certified Nursing Assistant
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
West Babylon
01.2017 - 05.2017
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
VEEB School of Practical Nursing
HICKSVILLE, NY09.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Suffolk Western Boces
Northport, NY12.2016
Associate in Liberal Arts -
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY05.2010
Skills
- CPR Certified
- Phlebotomy Certified
- EKG Certified
- First Aid Certified
- Medication Administration
- Basic Life Support
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stonybrook University Hospital
04.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Long Island State Veterans Home
06.2018 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
01.2017 - 05.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse -
VEEB School of Practical Nursing
Certified Nurse Assistant Program -
Suffolk Western Boces
Associate in Liberal Arts -
Suffolk Community College