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Heidi Zandri

Middleburgh,NY

Summary

Compassionate LPN with extensive experience at Bassett Healthcare, excelling in patient care and medication administration. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective vital signs monitoring and empathetic support. Skilled in clinical documentation and fostering strong patient relationships, ensuring compliance with infection control protocols and promoting holistic well-being.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Bassett Healthcare
06.2018 - 05.2026
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
  • Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.

Administrator/LPN

Brookside Rest Home
04.1984 - 02.2018

Family-run residential care home for 20 residents with mental illness.

In charge of a staff of 8.

Ordered all medications, did count upon arrival.

Ordered all food and designed menus.

Assisted with showers.

Cooked meals.

Took residents shopping.

Payroll

Activities

Met with each resident one-on-one monthly for any concerns, did vitals.

Drove residents to medical appts, accompanying those needing assistance.

Conversed with medical doctors, nurses and psychiatrists.

Organized all parties and holiday celebrations.

Hiring and firing of staff.

Kept up on education pertaining to our business.

LPN

Ridgefield Crossings Assisted Living Facilithy
03.2005 - 05.2011

Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.

  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and medication administration.
  • In charge of CNA's.
  • Offered personal time to residents when needed

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Abbott Technical School
Danbury
06-2003

High School Diploma -

Danbury HIgh School
Danbury
06-1986

Skills

  • Wound care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Infection control
  • Vital signs
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Clinical documentation
  • Immunization administration
  • Diabetes management
  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Patient relationship building
  • Mental health support
  • Compassionate care
  • Chronic disease management
  • Geriatric care
  • Medication dispensing
  • Medical records management
  • Breathing treatments
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Medication administration
  • Tuberculosis testing
  • Empathetic and compassionate

Timeline

LPN

Bassett Healthcare
06.2018 - 05.2026

LPN

Ridgefield Crossings Assisted Living Facilithy
03.2005 - 05.2011

Administrator/LPN

Brookside Rest Home
04.1984 - 02.2018

No Degree - Nursing

Abbott Technical School

High School Diploma -

Danbury HIgh School