Diana Persaud
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Seeking a position in the nursing field as a Registered Nurse, where an extensive professional and practical experience will be fully utilized. Patient-oriented Nurse with 15 years of diverse experience in direct patient care, staff supervision and department operations. Skilled at multitasking and prioritizing patient needs and daily assignments. Offering expertise with Pediatrics/ Skilled Adult Rehabilitations.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Bayada Pediatrics
Philadelphia, PA
04.2014 - Current
- Private duty nursing care to children from ages 1-16 ranging from g-tubes to heart dysplasias.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
LPN
The Hill at Whitemarsh
Lafayette Hill, PA
01.2010 - 04.2014
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Towne Manor West
Norristown, PA
01.2009 - 12.2009
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Maintained and promoted autonomy and rights of patients to provide protection and enforce dignity and respect
Education
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Minneapolis, MN07-2024
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
03.2023
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Prism Career Institute
03.2009
Skills
- First Aid/CPR
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Direct Patient Care
- Task Delegation
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- Patient Management
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Seizure Precautions
Additional Information
REFERENCES
Kimberly Gaznabie
Family Nurse Practitioner
20 Sylvan Ave
Waterbury, CT 06706
kimberlygaznabie@yahoo.com
(203)558-3978
Alex Devecchio
Detective
18 St. Regis Ct.
West Deptford, NJ 08051
alexdevecchio@gmail.com
(609)315-1539
Alisha Saisa
RN/BSN
814 Waterfront Dr.
Lancaster, PA 17602
alishasaisa@gmail.com
(267)226-9580
Languages
Spanish
Professional
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Bayada Pediatrics
04.2014 - Current
LPN
The Hill at Whitemarsh
01.2010 - 04.2014
LPN Charge Nurse
Towne Manor West
01.2009 - 12.2009
Bachelor of Science -
Capella University
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Excelsior University
Practical Nursing Diploma -
Prism Career Institute