Erica DeCaro, LPN
GOSHEN,NY
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Good Samaritan Home Care, excelling in wound care and compassionate patient education. Proven track record in enhancing patient outcomes through effective monitoring and adherence to care plans. Strong communicator, fostering trust with patients and families while ensuring compliance with healthcare standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Good Samaritan Home Care
Middletown, NY
07.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Addressed any concerns or questions posed by patients or family members promptly to maintain confidence in their care plan.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Mount Alverno
Warwick, NY
10.2020 - 07.2023
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Developed strong relationships with patients and families, providing emotional support and education on care plans.
- Provided constructive feedback during performance evaluations for LPNs under my supervision, promoting continuous professional growth.
- Reduced medication errors by implementing thorough checks and balances during medication administration processes.
- Supervised, directed, and motivated high-quality performance from nursing staff.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Orange Ulster BOCES
Goshen, NY06.2014
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Home healthcare
- Wound care
- Immunization administration
- EMR / EHR
- Chronic disease management
- Health education
- Empathetic and compassionate
Timeline
LPN
Good Samaritan Home Care
07.2023 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Mount Alverno
10.2020 - 07.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Orange Ulster BOCES