Francine Ray
Pikesville,MD
Summary
- Extensive knowledge of medical equipment and products
- Demonstrates aptitude for developing new skills.
- Readily develops rapport with patients, family, staff and other healthcare professionals.
- Relates well to people from a variety of cultures and socio-economic conditions.
- Strong analytical skills easily assess conditions and implement appropriate interventions.
- Possess special sensitivity to meeting diverse needs in varied situations.
- Proven record of reliability and responsibility.
- Excellent teaching and coaching abilities.
- Resourceful in completing projects; ability to multi-task effectively.
- Dedicated individual, reputation for consistently going beyond what is required.
- Effective communicator
Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.
Healthcare professional with solid background in patient care and medical support. Proven ability to assist in various medical procedures and maintain accurate patient records. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability in dynamic healthcare environments, consistently delivering reliable and compassionate care.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Ridge Assisted Living
Timonium ,MD
04.2017 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
LPN/Float Nurse
Genesis Staffing
Windsor Mill, USA
01.2011 - Current
- Working in a variety of health care settings, including but not limited to hospitals, long term care, ambulatory, school health and offices
- Assessing the patients physical and emotional needs using physical examination skills and communicating with patient's family and health care team members
- Conducting interdisciplinary team rounds in admission and discharge process per facility's protocol
- Making rounds with physician and updating physician of changes in resident condition
- Monitoring health and safety compliance and infection control
- Implementing total patient care through a team nursing process
- Acting as patient advocate, assessing patient status and notifying physician of clinical changes
- Administering medication and performing specialized IV infusions
- Providing high quality patient care in a cost effective manner
- Scheduling work assignments staff nursing assistants
- Responsible for patient care in a complex long-term care environment
LPN School Nurse
Excel Staffing and Personnel Services
Woodlawn, MD
04.1997 - Current
- Developed emergency response protocols that effectively managed critical situations involving student injuries or illnesses.
- Improved student health outcomes by implementing preventive care measures and health education programs.
- Served as a knowledgeable resource for parents seeking guidance on their child''s immunization status or other pertinent health information.
Staff Nurse
Excel Staffing and Personnel Services, Inc
Pikesville, USA
04.1997 - Current
- Medication administration
- Patient teaching including diabetic education, wound care, proper self injection techniques, recognizing the signs and symptoms of abnormal Coumadin therapy, pain therapy
- Admit and discharge patients
- Assist Physical and Occupational Therapy in the transition of patients returning to their residences
- Formulate, design, modify and execute care plans
- Implement and organize the safety of residents for long term care, rehabilitation and assisted living
- Ensure that standards for infection control are in compliance
- Provide patients with a holistic approach in improving their quality of life
- This involves working directly with physicians, social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dietary and housekeeping
- Implement total patient care through a team nursing process
- Act as a patient advocate - assess patient status and notify physician of clinical changes
- Document effectively and efficiently patient records using computer system
- Provide high quality patient care in a cost effective manner
- Perform as a building supervisor (per diem)
- Function as a charge nurse and supervise nursing assistants
- Attend and participate in departmental meetings with staff Nurses
Medical/Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Herman Lawrence
Baltimore, USA
05.2010 - 12.2015
Charge/Float Nurse
Charlestown Retirement Community
Catonsville, USA
12.2002 - 12.2010
Education
Adult Baltimore City LPN Program
Baltimore, MD05-1985
BCCC
Baltimore, MD09-1981
High School Diploma -
Northern High School
Baltimore, MD05-1976
Skills
- Proficient in Phlebotomy and other lab collections
- IV therapy monitoring
- IV certified
- Practiced in wound therapy
- Skilled in trach therapy
- Competent in catheter insertion and care
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
Additional Information - Nursing Skills
- Proficient in Phlebotomy and other lab collections
- IV therapy monitoring
- IV certified
- Practiced in wound therapy
- Skilled in trach therapy
- Competent in catheter insertion and care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mercy Ridge Assisted Living
04.2017 - Current
LPN/Float Nurse
Genesis Staffing
01.2011 - Current
Medical/Legal Secretary
Law Offices of Herman Lawrence
05.2010 - 12.2015
Charge/Float Nurse
Charlestown Retirement Community
12.2002 - 12.2010
LPN School Nurse
Excel Staffing and Personnel Services
04.1997 - Current
Staff Nurse
Excel Staffing and Personnel Services, Inc
04.1997 - Current
Adult Baltimore City LPN Program
BCCC
High School Diploma -
Northern High School