GLORIA NELOMS
Ft. Pierce,FL
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse known for ability to efficiently manage tasks and high productivity levels. Specialize in wound care, patient education, and medication administration, ensuring comprehensive patient support. Excel in communication, empathy, and time management skills, seamlessly integrating into diverse healthcare teams to deliver exceptional patient care.
Overview
45
45
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian River memorial hospital
Vero Beach, Florida
08.1980 - 08.2021
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sterling House Assisted Living
Vero Beach, Florida
08.2000 - 08.2006
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Assisted in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided emotional support to patients and their families during challenging times.
- Coordinated scheduling of follow-up appointments with primary care providers.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawnwood Medical Center
Ft. Pierce, Florida
12.1976 - 08.1979
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Indian River Community College
Fort Pierce, FL 01.1976 - 12.1976
Skills
- Medication administration
- Electronic charting
- Patient assessment
- Health education
- Infection control
- Team collaboration
- Physical assessment
- Maintaining nutrition
- Vital signs
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Pain management
- Caring for wounds
- Patient care
- Transcribing orders
- Catheter care
- Writing reports
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Sterling House Assisted Living
08.2000 - 08.2006
Licensed Practical Nurse
Indian River memorial hospital
08.1980 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lawnwood Medical Center
12.1976 - 08.1979
License Practical Nurse - Nursing Practice
Indian River Community College
01.1976 - 12.1976
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