Eric Franco
Brandon,FL
Summary
Bilingual Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) with over 5 years of healthcare experience in medical-surgical and orthopedic settings. Delivers high-quality, patient-centered care through strong clinical skills and a commitment to evidence-based practices. Actively pursuing further education to enhance clinical expertise and improve patient outcomes.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aldea Green
Brandon, FL
05.2025 - Current
- Administer medications and treatments safely and accurately
- Perform resident assessments and monitor changes in condition
- Supervised and delegated tasks to CNAs and caregivers to ensure quality care delivery
- Provide wound care and routine treatments
- Managed chronic conditions (e.g., diabetes, hypertension) to promote optimal health outcomes
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation
- Educated residents and families on care plans and medications to enhance understanding and compliance
- Ensure compliance with infection control and safety standards
- Support ADLs while promoting resident independence
- Maintain a safe and supportive environment for residents
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth
Tampa, FL
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Performed comprehensive patient assessments (physical and psychosocial)
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses
- Documented care accurately in electronic medical records (EMR)
- Identified and reported changes in patient condition to healthcare team
- Assisted physicians and RNs with procedures and treatments to enhance patient outcomes
- Educated patients and families on medications and care plans to promote adherence and understanding
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated care and improve patient satisfaction
- Responded to emergencies and provided immediate care
- Maintained infection control and safety protocols
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health
Tampa, FL
02.2021 - 11.2023
- Monitored vital signs, blood glucose levels, and patient conditions to ensure timely intervention and care
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living (ADLs) and mobility
- Coordinated patient transport, transfers, and ambulation to enhance patient comfort and safety
- Assisted with patient discharges within scope (vital signs, IV removal, wheelchair transport)
- Advocated for patients by communicating their needs and concerns to the healthcare team
- Performed EKGs and bladder scans
- Precepted and trained new nurse technicians
- Participated in Code Rescue team response
Education
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Brandon, FL06-2026
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08-2023
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
Tampa, FL08-2021
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Brandon, FL06-2017
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Catheter care
- ADL assistance
- Clinical assessment
- Care planning
- EMR management
- Incident documentation
- Prioritization skills
- Team collaboration
- Staff supervision
- HIPAA compliance
- Communication skills
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse : License #PN5260807
- Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR)
- IV Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aldea Green
05.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
AdventHealth
11.2023 - 05.2025
Patient Care Technician
Advent Health
02.2021 - 11.2023
Associates Degree of Nursing - Nursing
Rasmussen University
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Hillsborough Community College
Associate of Arts -
Hillsborough Community College
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School