Gina Fitzpatrick
Milford,PA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient care, and emergency response. Committed to fostering student health through individualized care plans and effective communication.
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.
Detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse recognized for strong clinical judgment and compassionate care. Experienced in developing tailored healthcare plans and leading health initiatives, aiming to improve student health outcomes.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Port Jervis City School District
Port Jervis, NY
09.2012 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments to students, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Collaborated with educators to develop individualized healthcare plans for students with specific needs.
- Monitored vital signs and symptoms, providing timely interventions and updates to medical staff as needed.
- Educated students and staff on health practices, promoting awareness of hygiene and wellness initiatives.
- Led health screening programs, identifying potential health issues within the student population.
- Mentored new nursing staff on school protocols and best practices in student care management.
- Streamlined communication between parents, teachers, and healthcare providers regarding student health concerns.
- Implemented emergency response procedures during medical incidents, ensuring safety of all students and staff.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Orange Ulster Boces
Middletown, NY06-2012
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Clinical documentation
- Physical assessment
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Patient evaluations
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Staff supervision
- Behavioral assessment
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Maintaining nutrition
- Pain management
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Counting narcotics
- HIPAA protocols
- Charting and recording
- Licensed practical nurse
- Caring for wounds
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Responsible and dependable
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Strong clinical judgment
- Adaptable and flexible
- Specimen collection
- Patient support