Dominique Emmanuel
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Healthcare professional with focus on pediatric care, delivering high-quality support and treatment to young patients. Proven ability to collaborate effectively with medical teams and adapt to dynamic clinical environments. Known for strong interpersonal skills and keen ability to prioritize patient needs and outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring Hands Home Care
08.2023 - Current
- Gastrostomy tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator experience
- Obtaining vital signs once a shift (oxygen saturation, blood pressure, pulse, respirations)
- Auscultating lung and bowel sounds for any abnormalities
- Performing straight catheterizations
- Providing oral and perineal care daily
- Assisting with ADLs as needed according to patient needs
- Suctioning of tracheostomy and tracheostomy care provided
- G-tube and trach site cleansing and care provided
- Use of feeding pumps and hanging feeds according to schedule provided by patient provider
- Venting after feedings for patients with a G-tube
- Checking for placement of g-tubes and cuffed tracheostomies as ordered by provider
- Use of respiratory interventions such as the use of the chest vest, cough assist machine, and chest percussion
- Providing respiratory treatments, such as nebulizer treatments
- Administration of medications and treatments ordered by provider
- Implement safety and standard precautions
- Maintaining clean environment by disinfection of medical equipment every shift
- Counting controlled substances at the beginning and end of shift
- Documenting accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Demonstrating excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Adapting quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwell-General Pediatrics at Old Brookville
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Measured and collected data for physical assessments. Vital signs such as head circumference, height weight, blood pressure, respirations, heart rate, oxygen saturation.
- Performed finger sticks in office for CBC's, lead, and lipid testing.
- Electronic health record documentation using Allscripts.
- Collaborated with providers to deliver safe, effective, proper care to patients.
- Immunization administration, intramuscular and subcutaneous injections.
- Monitored dates of expiration for vaccines and proper disposing of vaccine waste according to CDC protocol.
- Managed VFC guidelines for vaccinations according to CDC; proper documentation of vaccine refrigerator and freezer temperatures and meeting guidelines.
- Coordinated with office manager with ordering vaccines, medical, and office supplies.
- Restocked supplies in patient examination rooms.
- Contacted patient or patient legal guardian regarding lab test results in a timely manner.
- Completed quality control of lab machines(urinalysis, hematology analyzer, at opening of office/lab every shift.
- Collecting specimen samples for lab testing; strep, covid, flu, RSV, urine and stool samples.
- Maintained a clean environment using germicidal diposable wipes after every appointment, and any medical equipment
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and maintaining open lines of communication between healthcare team members, patients, and families.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Managed time efficiently in fast-paced settings while prioritizing tasks according to urgency levels.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring Hands Home Care
05.2021 - 02.2023
- Gastrostomy tube, tracheostomy, and ventilator experience
- Obtaining vital signs once a shift (oxygen saturation, blood pressure, pulse, respirations)
- Auscultating lung and bowel sounds for any abnormalities
- Performing straight catheterizations
- Providing oral and perineal care daily
- Assisting with ADLs as needed according to patient needs
- Suctioning of tracheostomy and tracheostomy care provided
- G-tube and trach site cleansing and care provided
- Use of feeding pumps and hanging feeds according to schedule provided by patient provider
- Venting after feedings for patients with a G-tube
- Checking for placement of g-tubes and cuffed tracheostomies as ordered by provider
- Use of respiratory interventions such as the use of the chest vest, cough assist machine, and chest percussion
- Providing respiratory treatments, such as nebulizer treatments
- Administration of medications and treatments ordered by provider
- Implement safety and standard precautions
- Maintaining clean environment by disinfection of medical equipment every shift
- Counting controlled substances at the beginning and end of shift
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Health Associates
09.2020 - 03.2021
- Company Overview: Plainview, NY
- Obtained vital signs, height, weight, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen saturation, and head circumference (for babies)
- Hearing and vision examinations for babies and children
- Covid, flu, and strep test swabbing, as well as plating strep swabs
- Administer IM injections and subcutaneous injections
- Running urinalysis’
- Venipunctures when ordered by physicians
- Running blood in machines for CBC’s
- Maintaining a clean environment, cleaning examination tables with disinfectant wipes, changing paper, and disinfecting any materials that are used among all patients (blood pressure cuffs, pulse ox, head circumference measuring tapes)
- Contacting labs regarding results, or specimen pick ups
- Contacting families in regards of covid, strep, or flu testing results and sending out emails with results using EMR system
- Opening/closing of lab
- During open required to check temperatures of refrigerators, freezer, and Petri dish incubator and documentation of temperatures
- Starting CBC machine, going through labs that have returned and writing proper documentation in the EMR system as well as flagging the providers to see the results
- When closing the office responsibilities required disinfecting and cleaning patient rooms, making sure all lights are shut and shutting down the CBC machine
- Restocking and monitoring of expiration dates on vials of injections (prefilled as well)
- Restocking rooms with whatever necessary materials
- Plainview, NY
Daycare teacher assistant
Learn and Play
01.2018 - 12.2019
- Company Overview: Mineola, NY
- Changed diapers, fed children on schedule
- Maintained a safe, happy, and healthy environment for children, while attending to social, emotional, physical, and academic needs
- Maintained continuing education, with first-aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation certifications
- Maintained a clean, safe environment for children which involved constant sweeping, mopping, picking up toys, and wiping tables
- Mineola, NY
Cashier
A.C. Moore
01.2017 - 12.2018
- Company Overview: Garden City, NY
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits, and change owed to customers
- Established and identified prices of goods and services and tabulated bills using calculators, cash registers, and optical price scanners
- Received payment by cash, check, credit cards, vouchers, and automatic debits
- Greeted customers and welcome their questions, providing information on procedures and policies
- Maintained a clean and orderly checkout area and completed other general cleaning duties
- Restocked shelves
- Garden City, NY
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY05-2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Wound care
- Clinical documentation
- Immunization administration
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Gastrostomy care
- EMR / EHR
- Palliative care
- Pediatric care
- Tracheostomy care
- Seizure management
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - [State] Board of Nursing
- CPR/AED Certification
- Ventilator certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring Hands Home Care
08.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Northwell-General Pediatrics at Old Brookville
02.2023 - 08.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Caring Hands Home Care
05.2021 - 02.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Health Associates
09.2020 - 03.2021
Daycare teacher assistant
Learn and Play
01.2018 - 12.2019
Cashier
A.C. Moore
01.2017 - 12.2018
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Hunter Business School
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