Fern Mckoy
East Orange,New Jersey
Summary
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Brooklyn, NY
12.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to ensure optimal treatment outcomes as well as monitoring vital signs, wound dressing changes, and documenting relevant information.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to enhance communication and improve patient care strategies.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Certified Nurse Aide
Far Rockaway Nursing Home & Brooklyn Center For Rehab and Nursing
Far Rockaway, NY, Brooklyn NY
12.2022 - 08.2024
- assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and dignity.
- Carry out safety procedures for patient care
- Grooming patients (brushing hair, teeth, shaving, etc)
- Feeding patients and documenting food and liquid intake
- Documenting information, stock supplies, transport patients, answer patient calls, turning or moving patients etc
- Advocated for resident needs, fostering a supportive and compassionate environment.
- Implemented infection control procedures, improving overall health standards within facility.
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
Certified Personal Care Aide
Personal Touch
04.2021 - 12.2022
- Provided Compassionate personal care to, elderly, recovering, or disabled clients enhancing their living activities and overall well-being.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation, ensuring safety during outings and appointments.
- Support, company, and comfort for immobile, recovering, or frail clients.
- Assisting with specified workout regimens, dispensing medications, personal hygiene, housekeeping and administering therapies.
- Notifying relevant parties of changes in clients' physical, mental, and emotional status.
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and sanitary environment.
Education
Certified Phlebotomy Technician & Certified Nurse Assistant -
Royal Learning Institute
New YorkLICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Nursing
VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
New York08-2024
High School Diploma -
Cambria Heights Academy
New York06-2020
Skills
- Nursing - Advanced
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Adaptable and flexible
- Time Management-Expert
- Communication Skills-Expert
- Responsible and dependable
- Patient charting
- Infection control
- Documentation accuracy
- Wound care
AWARDS
CPR Certified, Honor Society, 10hr OSHA Card
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
12.2024 - Current
Certified Nurse Aide
Far Rockaway Nursing Home & Brooklyn Center For Rehab and Nursing
12.2022 - 08.2024
Certified Personal Care Aide
Personal Touch
04.2021 - 12.2022
Certified Phlebotomy Technician & Certified Nurse Assistant -
Royal Learning Institute
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE - Nursing
VEEB Nassau County School of Practical Nursing
High School Diploma -
Cambria Heights Academy