Gladys Centeno
Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Compassionate healthcare professional with a background in nursing, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in patient care management, emergency response, and infection control. Excel at communication, teamwork, and empathy, ensuring optimal patient outcomes and collaborative healthcare environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Diamond Behavioral Health
Palm Beach Gardens
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored and documented patient progress in accordance with established protocols.
- Encouraged clients to express themselves through activities like art therapy or music therapy.
- Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
- Administered medications, adhering to medication schedules and making adjustments commensurate with patients' condition and response.
LPN
Allure Detox. View our
02.2024 - Current
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behavior, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
Detox Nurse
United Recovery Project
12.2022 - 07.2024
- Detox Nurses provide support to patients dealing with substance abuse
- Medication administration and documentation, administering tapers as ordered, patient assessment during intake process, record vitals, COWS, CIWA.
- Assessed patients for risk of withdrawal symptoms and provided appropriate interventions.
- Monitored vital signs to ensure patient safety during detoxification process.
- Provided emotional support to help patients cope with anxiety and depression associated with detoxification.
- Educated patients on the importance of following a healthy diet and lifestyle after detoxification.
- Administered medications as prescribed by physician to reduce withdrawal symptoms or cravings during detoxification period.
LPN
Recovery Unplugged
07.2019 - 11.2022
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Detox Nurse
Archstone behavioral health
12.2020 - 05.2022
- Detox Nurses provide support to patients dealing with substance abuse
- Medication administration and documentation, administering tapers as ordered, patient assessment during intake process, record vitals, COWS, CIWA
- Also care for PHP and residential level of care.
Education
Diploma in Nursing -
Academy School of Nursing And Health Occup
05.2019
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Thompson Institute
Philadelphia, PA10.2010
Associate of Science -
Academy For Health Occupation
Skills
- Nursing (4 years)
- Vital Signs (8 years)
- Medication Administration (8 years)
- EMR Systems (4 years)
- Triage (4 years)
- Laboratory Experience (10 years)
- Caregiving (10 years)
- Medical Records (10 years)
- Behavioral Health (4 years)
- Experience Administering Injections (8 years)
- Medical office experience
- Organizational skills
- Front desk
- Microsoft Excel
- Phlebotomy
- Blood sampling
- Specimen collection / processing
- Vital signs
- Venipuncture
- Data entry
- Typing
- Time management
- Office experience
- HIPAA
- Documentation review
- EHR systems
- Insurance verification
- Medical scheduling
- Medical billing
- Patient Examination
Certification
- CNA, 04/16, 05/18
- LPN, 06/19, 07/25
- CPR Certification
- LPN License
- NRCMA
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: US
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Diamond Behavioral Health
05.2024 - Current
LPN
Allure Detox. View our
02.2024 - Current
Detox Nurse
United Recovery Project
12.2022 - 07.2024
Detox Nurse
Archstone behavioral health
12.2020 - 05.2022
LPN
Recovery Unplugged
07.2019 - 11.2022
Diploma in Nursing -
Academy School of Nursing And Health Occup
Diploma in Medical Assistant -
Thompson Institute
Associate of Science -
Academy For Health Occupation
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