Gloria Wood
Poughkeepsie,New York
Summary
Health professional experienced in conducting tests and analyzing samples. Brings skills in sample handling, knowledge of healthcare and background with patient engagement. Looking to put knowledge and abilities to good use in diverse position focused on healthcare objectives. Experienced professional focused on meeting or exceeding objectives seeking Licensed Practical Nurse position. Offers advanced training and knowledge of industry best practices. Recognized for leadership, planning abilities and clear, direct communication style.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
Home Care Services
Poughkeepsie, NY
11.2009 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Beacon, NY
10.2004 - 04.2007
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN Field Nurse
New Horizons Resources
Pleasant Valley, NY
03.2001 - 01.2007
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
LPN Office Nurse
Childrens Medical Group
Poughkeepsie, NY
08.1999 - 10.2000
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - RN Program
Dutchess Community College
Poughkeepsie, NY04.2012
LPN - Nursing
Dutchess County B.O.C.E.S. Tech
Poughkeepsie, NY01.1999
Skills
- Medical Supply Management
- Catheter Monitoring
- Patient Care Assessment
- Specialized Healthcare Referrals
- Reading Comprehension
- Patient Health Information Access
- Compassionate and Caring
- Intravenous Medications
- Equipment Assembly
Accomplishments
- Achieved [Result] by completing [Task] with accuracy and efficiency.
- Documented and resolved [Issue] which led to [Results].
- Supervised team of [Number] staff members.
- Achieved [Result] through effectively helping with [Task].
- Collaborated with team of [Number] in the development of [Project name].
- BLS certified
- phlebotomy
- Trach changes
- ventilator dependent care
- gastrostomy tube care
- ADLs
- medication administration via Gtube/oral
- wound care
- documentation
Timeline
LPN, Private Duty
Home Care Services
11.2009 - Current
LPN
Veterans Affairs Medical Center
10.2004 - 04.2007
LPN Field Nurse
New Horizons Resources
03.2001 - 01.2007
LPN Office Nurse
Childrens Medical Group
08.1999 - 10.2000
Associate of Applied Science - RN Program
Dutchess Community College
LPN - Nursing
Dutchess County B.O.C.E.S. Tech
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