Hardworking nurse with success providing individualized patient care. Committed to delivering excellent, individualized care through effective education and patient centered care. Team player with experience in multiple healthcare settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Elderwood Nursing Facility
04.2023 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Medication administration and care for up to 22 patients per shift.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Essex County Sheriffs Office
06.2022 - 03.2023
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Medication administration and care for up to 90 individuals per shift.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
Direct Support Professional
Mountain Lake Services
12.2018 - 03.2022
Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
Administered medication as directed by physician.
Updated patient files with current vitals, behaviors and other data relevant to treatment planning.
Led patient or group recreational activities for enhanced patient outcomes.
Assisted with daily living activities, running errands and household chores.
Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.