Donna Golden
The Bronx
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 23 years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements, part of this time I spent as a certified nursing assistant, which i believe along with my Nursing Skills with allow me to transitions into the position i am seeking as a substitute paraprofessional , i am currently employed as a Charge Nurse on a alzheimers/dementia unit whereas on a daily basis i am dealing with persons with mental challenges, along with physical and acute care.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rebekah Rehab Extended Care Center
The Bronx, NY
05.2000 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harlem State Office Bldg
Harlem N.Y No Degree - Licensure (License Practical Nurse)
Hostos Community College
The Bronx, NY06.2009
Skills
- Glucose Monitoring/Administration of Insulin/
- Wound Care
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking/Administration of MDI
- Clinical Documentation
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Patient Intake
- Vital Signs
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Rebekah Rehab Extended Care Center
05.2000 - Current
High School Diploma -
Harlem State Office Bldg
No Degree - Licensure (License Practical Nurse)
Hostos Community College