diana ferlauto
Neptune City,United States
Summary
Dedicated LPN Field Nurse with extensive experience at Bayada Home Care, skilled in vital signs monitoring and patient safety. Proven track record of reducing hospital readmission rates through effective care plans and strong clinical judgment. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes while advocating for their needs in collaborative healthcare settings.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Bayada Home Care
Shrewsbury, NJ
12.2014 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs in home environments.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities to promote independence.
- Educated patients and families on health management and wellness strategies.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Implemented infection control procedures to maintain safety standards.
- Conducted routine assessments to identify changes in patient conditions.
- Supported case management by coordinating services for patients' needs.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
- Delivered emotional support to patients facing challenging diagnoses or difficult treatments, fostering resilience during recovery processes.
- Coordinated with physicians to implement prescribed treatment plans, ensuring consistency in patient care delivery.
- Managed complex wound care for improved healing rates and reduced infection risk.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients'' progress and executing effective care plans.
- Completed thorough assessments to identify changes in patients'' condition, implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Provided skilled nursing care for diverse populations, including geriatric, pediatric, and chronically ill patients.
LPN Field Nurse
Brandywine Assistant Living
Wall NJ
03.2020 - 01.2023
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient assessments and treatments, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and timely interventions.
- Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
- Implemented preventive measures that mitigated the spread of infections among vulnerable patient populations.
- Served as a liaison between patients and their healthcare providers, advocating for their needs while promoting informed decisionmaking.
- Contributed to interdisciplinary team collaboration for optimal patient care and treatment planning.
- Complied with applicable legal requirements for HIPAA and documentation standards.
- Observed confidentiality safeguards for all patient-related information.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Education
LPN
Middlesex Vo Tech
East Brunswick, NJ06.2011
Skills
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Vital signs monitoring
- Home healthcare
- Diabetes management
- Clinical judgment
- Patient safety
- Tracheostomy care
- Respiratory care
- Disease prevention
- Ethical practice
- Rehabilitation nursing
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Brandywine Assistant Living
03.2020 - 01.2023
LPN Field Nurse
Bayada Home Care
12.2014 - Current
LPN
Middlesex Vo Tech