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Gina Michelle Kusky

Canfield,OH

Summary

Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.

Reliable employee seeking supervisory position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN

Allegiant Healthcare
Canfield , OH
01.2022 - Current
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.

LPN Charge Nurse

Windsor House At Canfield
Canfield , Ohio
09.2019 - 01.2022
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.

LPN Charge Nurse

Whispering Pines Assisted Living
Columbiana , Ohio
08.2018 - 09.2019
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments.
  • Conducted multiple patient assessments per day to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Collaborated with DON/RN on evaluation of care plan outcomes, implementing or adjusting interventions accordingly.

LPN Charge Nurse

The Inn At Ironwood
Canfield, OH
10.2016 - 04.2018

Midnight Charge Nurse

  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.

Education

General Studies

Youngstown State University
Youngstown, OH

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Savannah Technical College
Savannah, GA
03.2006

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Mooney High School
Youngstown, OH
06.2001

Skills

  • Examination and Test Preparation
  • Care Planning and Modifications
  • Nursing Intervention Evaluations
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Physical Stamina
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Dressing
  • Patient Positioning and Transporting
  • Conditions Reporting
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Interdisciplinary Team Collaboration
  • Team Building
  • Specimen Collection
  • Vital Signs Recording
  • Patient Charting
  • Patient Observation
  • Staff Supervision
  • Needs Assessment
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Strong Clinical Judgment
  • First Aid and CPR
  • Medical Paperwork Processing
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Critical Thinking
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Management Team Support
  • Infection Control
  • Feedback Acceptance
  • Attention to Detail
  • Responsible and Dependable

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Current in Ohio
  • Licensed Practical Nurse - Inactive and original state of licensure in Georgia
  • Current CPR/BLS

Timeline

LPN

Allegiant Healthcare
01.2022 - Current

LPN Charge Nurse

Windsor House At Canfield
09.2019 - 01.2022

LPN Charge Nurse

Whispering Pines Assisted Living
08.2018 - 09.2019

LPN Charge Nurse

The Inn At Ironwood
10.2016 - 04.2018

General Studies

Youngstown State University

License Practical Nurse - Nursing

Savannah Technical College

High School Diploma -

Cardinal Mooney High School
Gina Michelle Kusky