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Dennise Vega

East Hartford

Summary

Licensed Practical Nurse with 3 years of experience providing compassionate care in diverse healthcare environments, including cardiac units, specialty hospitals, and long-term care facilities. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, wound care, and coordination with multidisciplinary teams. Known for delivering high-quality care with empathy, strong clinical judgment, and a focus on safety and patient dignity.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maple view manor
Rocky Hill
01.2024 - Current
  • Provided skilled nursing care to residents in a 30-bed long-term and rehab care unit, managing chronic conditions and promoting quality of life.
  • Delivered medications, performed routine assessments, and responded promptly to changes in the resident.
  • Assisted with activities of daily living (ADLs) and supported residents with dementia, limited mobility, or palliative care needs.
  • Maintained accurate charting and communicated closely with the interdisciplinary team and families.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance and infection control standards in a high-acuity, fast-paced environment.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford
07.2022 - Current
  • Delivered specialized care to a patient with a cardiac condition, including heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac surgery recovery.
  • Monitored vital signs, oxygen saturation, telemetry strips; promptly reported abnormalities to RN or physicians.
  • Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
  • Provided focused care for patient requiring long-term acute care, post-surgical rehab, or chronic disease management.
  • Delivered wound care and IV therapy.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, family members, and healthcare professionals.

Education

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE DEGREE

STONE ACADEMY
East Hartford, CT
01-2022

PCT CERTIFICATION

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Norwich, CT
10-2009

High School Diploma -

WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL
Willimantic, CT
06-1999

Skills

  • Versatile clinical experience in hospitals, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities
  • Medication administration (oral, IV, IM, subcutaneous)
  • Vital signs assessment
  • Patient evaluation
  • Patient and family education
  • Wound care and dressing changes
  • Infection prevention and safety compliance
  • Care coordination
  • 12-lead EKG placement and machine use, competent in point-of-care testing, fingerstick blood sugars, Hemoccult stool, and Gastroccult
  • Placement of the internal catheter
  • Tracheostomy and catheter care
  • Team collaboration and communication
  • Time management and multitasking
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional support
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Physical assessment
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Charting accuracy
  • Writing reports
  • IV Certified in CT
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) certification – American Heart Association
  • Renurse Academy trained
  • Certified in dementia care

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Maple view manor
01.2024 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Gaylord Hospital
07.2022 - Current

LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE DEGREE

STONE ACADEMY

PCT CERTIFICATION

THREE RIVERS COMMUNITY COLLEGE

High School Diploma -

WINDHAM HIGH SCHOOL

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