Emily Libertino
Uniontown,PA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at OSPTA Home Health and Hospice, skilled in medication administration and patient evaluations. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective care planning and empathetic communication, fostering independence and promoting self-care in diverse populations. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
OSPTA Home Health and Hospice
2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting significant changes to healthcare team for timely interventions.
- Assisted in development of individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered approaches in home health settings.
- Educated patients and families on health management techniques, promoting independence and self-care practices.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate holistic care, improving communication among providers and families.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care delivery, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Implemented infection control procedures, reducing risk of hospital-acquired infections among home health patients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Laurel Ridge Center
2020 - 2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- 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.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tristate Dermatology
2019 - 2020
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assisted in minor surgical procedures, enhancing patient comfort and supporting surgical team efficiency.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records, maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Laurel Technical College
01-2026
Diploma - Nursing
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
01-2019
High School Diploma -
Albert Gallatin Area High School
01-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Care planning
- Patient relationship building
- ADL assistance
- Maintaining nutrition
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Medication reconciliation
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Educating families
- Counting narcotics
- Critical thinking
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
Certification
- CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
OSPTA Home Health and Hospice
2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Laurel Ridge Center
2020 - 2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Tristate Dermatology
2019 - 2020
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Laurel Technical College
Diploma - Nursing
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Albert Gallatin Area High School