Dedicated and knowledgeable RN since 2022, with LPN history since 2016. Experience in patient care, medication administration and treatment application. Detailed oriented and responsive to patients' needs and health concerns. Notable skills and strengths: strong communication abilities, clinical judgement and committed to creating a positive work environment. Focused on improving patient quality of life.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Neighborhood Nurse
Jennings Center for Older Adults
Garfield Heights, Ohio
05.2023 - Current
Assessed and monitored residents' health conditions, including vital signs, physical assessments, and laboratory test results.
Coordinated with health care teams, families, and residents regarding any changes in health status, medication changes, and care plans.
Performing wound care and recognizing any changes in residents' mental status due to acute infections.
Educating families and residents regarding the importance of hygiene habits, nutrition, and safety measures, so residents can achieve and maintain their independence.
Open communication with clinical staff is essential to deliver the best care while maintaining the facility's policies and procedures.
Advocating for residents and helping families feel comfortable and secure by communicating updates regarding any changes in residents' health status.
RN Wellness Nurse
Arrow Senior Living Management
Seven Hills , OH
02.2021 - 02.2023
Delivered care for an assisted living/memory care unit, monitoring behaviors, physical activity, diets, and changes in condition.
Provided support for residents and their families experiencing difficulties related to behavioral and mental health conditions.
Collaborated with healthcare team members to adjust individual treatment plans to deliver specific care to meet individual needs.
Advised family members on how best to support loved ones struggling with mental illness.
Administered medications, and monitored resident reactions and the effectiveness of medications.
LPN
Altenheim Senior Living
Strongsville, OH
06.2020 - 06.2021
Responsible for a twenty-five-bed Memory Care unit, consisting of behavioral and non-behavioral dementia and Alzheimer’s patients.
Admitting, transferring, and discharging patients with supported documentation regarding care and follow-up support for continuity of care.
Coordinating outside support services, such as hospice, ensuring that this service is properly integrated into a patient’s individual plan of care.
Coordinate with physicians and nurse practitioners to ensure that appropriate measures are being followed, including medication management, wound care, nutrition, infection control, and fall prevention.
Ensure residents' clinical assessments are maintained to reflect individual goals, preferences, and individualized care plans.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
Cleveland, OH
06-2022
Skills
Clinical judgment
Compassion and empathy
Basic life support
Geriatric care
Lab result interpretation
Vaccine administration
Diabetes management
Medical assessment
Infectious disease control
Patient monitoring
IV and venipuncture certified
Affiliations
Enjoys working with Life Enrichment with decorating AL environment enhancing the feeling of home for the residents.
Gardening
Dog walking
Antiquing
Accomplishments
Academic Achievement Award LPN Class of 2016
Certification
RN License # RN.517039
CPR/BLS certified
Timeline
RN Neighborhood Nurse
Jennings Center for Older Adults
05.2023 - Current
RN Wellness Nurse
Arrow Senior Living Management
02.2021 - 02.2023
LPN
Altenheim Senior Living
06.2020 - 06.2021
RN License # RN.517039
CPR/BLS certified
Associate of Science - Nursing
Cuyahoga Community College
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