DEMETRA CAMPBELL
Windsor,CT
Summary
Compassionate and clinically prepared Graduate Practical Nurse (LPN) with 10+ years of hands-on patient care experience in home health, behavioral health, and geriatrics. Proven ability to manage high-acuity patients, perform accurate clinical observations, and support interdisciplinary care teams. Strong background in vital signs monitoring, infection control, de-escalation, and ADLs. Highly adaptable and reliable-ideal for per diem staffing platforms and fast-paced hospital environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Per Diem Healthcare Worker
AllShifts
, Connecticut
01.2026 - Current
- Provide flexible staffing support across multiple healthcare settings.
- Adapt quickly to new environments, workflows, and patient populations.
- Deliver safe, efficient patient care under varying levels of supervision.
- Maintain compliance with facility protocols and documentation standards.
- Assisted with daily living activities and personal hygiene for patients.
- Maintained clean and safe environments by following infection control protocols.
- Documented patient information and updates in electronic health records systems.
- Adhered to HIPAA guidelines when handling confidential information.
- Coordinated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
Home Health Aide
Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home
Hartford County, CT
01.2025 - Current
- Deliver individualized care to elderly and disabled clients in home settings.
- Monitor vital signs, and report clinical changes promptly.
- Assist with ADLs, mobility, and medication routines.
- Maintain detailed documentation and ensure HIPAA compliance
- Promote patient independence while ensuring safety
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal hygiene.
- Provided companionship and emotional support to enhance client well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Collaborated with families to develop personalized care plans for clients.
- Facilitated communication between clients and medical staff for effective care coordination.
- Changed bed linens and maintained a clean living environment for the client's safety.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing, and incontinence care.
Personal Care Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatry
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital
West Hartford, CT
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Monitored patients every 15 minutes in a behavioral health setting.
- Utilized de-escalation techniques during psychiatric crises.
- Assisted with ADLs, and supported treatment plans.
- Documented behaviors, progress, and interventions are accurately recorded.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes.
- Implemented therapeutic activities to enhance patient engagement and well-being.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to ensure safe and effective patient care.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization in patient areas for safety.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to patients during treatment.
- Assisted clients with activities of daily living such as bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Made beds, swept floors, and sanitized surfaces to support activities of daily living.
- Provided emotional support to clients by listening attentively and engaging them in meaningful conversations.
Home Health Aide
A Caring Hand
Vernon, CT
04.2018 - 12.2019
- Provided in-home care, including ADLs, meal prep, and companionship.
- Assisted with mobility and basic clinical tasks, including vitals.
- Supported hospice and end-of-life care patients.
- Maintained patient safety and emotional well-being.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients at all times.
- Administered medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Facilitated communication between clients and medical staff for effective care coordination.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
Education
Practical Nursing - LPN Program
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CT04.2026
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Sterile technique
- Behavioral health
- Crisis de-escalation
- ADLs
- Mobility assistance
- Documentation
- EHR systems
- Medication support
- Observation
- Dementia care
- Hospice care
- Geriatric care
- Patient safety
- Fall prevention
Clinical Rotations
- Med-Surg & Geriatrics: Completed 750 of clinical rotations, providing direct patient care including medication administration, wound dressing changes, and head-to-toe physical assessments.
- Pediatrics & Maternity (High School Setting): Managed wellness screenings, immunizations, and maternity-related education for adolescent patients.
- Patient Monitoring: Monitored and documented vital signs and blood glucose levels, reporting significant changes to the clinical instructor and RN staff to ensure timely intervention.
- Documentation & EHR: Utilized Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems to maintain accurate patient charts, following HIPAA guidelines and facility-specific protocols.
- Collaborative Care: Partnered with multidisciplinary teams to implement personalized care plans, focusing on patient safety, mobility, and effective communication.
Certification
- Graduate Practical Nurse (LPN), Goodwin University, 04/23/26
- CNA, Active
- Certified Home Health Aide
- BLS (CPR/AED), Active
- Valid Driver's License
Keywords
- LPN Graduate
- Patient Care
- Per Diem Nurse
- Vital Signs
- Behavioral Health
- Geriatrics
- Infection Control
- EHR
- ADLs
- CNA
- Home Health
- Hospital Support
- Acute Care
- Long-Term Care
Timeline
Per Diem Healthcare Worker
AllShifts
01.2026 - Current
Home Health Aide
Hartford HealthCare Independence at Home
01.2025 - Current
Personal Care Assistant - Geriatric Psychiatry
Connecticut Behavioral Health Hospital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Home Health Aide
A Caring Hand
04.2018 - 12.2019
Practical Nursing - LPN Program
Goodwin University