Desiree Mustin
Peoria,AZ
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with over a decade of healthcare experience across acute care, long-term care, hospital, and home health settings. Proven ability in patient care, coordination, and clinical support. Strong background in high-acuity environments, bed placement logistics, and pediatric private duty. Recognized for effective communication, clinical judgement, and the ability to adapt quickly in dynamic settings.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
MGA Home Care
01.2022 - Current
- Provide private-duty nursing care to pediatric patients in a home settings.
- Perform tracheostomy care and routine ventilator monitoring with high accuracy.
- Administer G-tube feedings and provide ongoing enteral nutrition management.
- Manage catheter care and maintain accurate documentation of medical interventions.
- Communicate regularly with families and interdisciplinary teams to ensure continuity of care.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Staffing & Bed Placement Coordinator
HonorHealth
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Facilitated patient admissions across a six-hospital network based on clinical needs and unit capabilities.
- Collaborated with administration reps and the transfer center to ensure direct admissions were handled efficiently.
- Managed staffing assignments for the system-wide float pool, ensuring optimal nurse-patient ratios.
- Maintained detailed logs and coordinated with high-acuity units, including ICU and telemetry floors.
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Banner Health
01.2014 - 01.2018
- Delivered hands-on patient care including bathing, feeding, and mobility assistance.
- Performed blood glucose checks, recorded vital signs, and monitored patient condition changes.
- Charted and reported abnormalities to nursing staff and providers promptly.
- Floated to multiple high-acuity units including step-down and progressive care floors.
- Assisted with wound care and basic medical procedures under nurse supervision.
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Grace Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Assisted residents with daily living activities such as hygiene, feeding, and ambulation.
- Observed and documented patient status changes and reported concerns to nursing staff.
- Provided wound care assistance, maintained clean and safe environments, and supported overall patient comfort.
- Demonstrated compassion, patience, and professionalism in long-term care settings.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Associate in arts -
Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZ01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Community College
Phoenix08-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Compassionate care
- Family communication
- Patient assessments
- Clinical documentation
- ADL assistance
- Emergency response
- Tracheostomy and Ventilator suctioning/ care
- Breathing treatments
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), State of Arizona
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certified
- IV Therapy Certified
- Mental Health First Aid Certified
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
MGA Home Care
01.2022 - Current
Staffing & Bed Placement Coordinator
HonorHealth
01.2018 - 01.2022
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Banner Health
01.2014 - 01.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Grace Healthcare
01.2012 - 01.2016
Associate in arts -
Glendale Community College
Licensed Practical Nurse
Gateway Community College
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