Helen Eraklis
Milford,NH
Summary
Highly skilled career professional with over 20 years practical experience in hospital, rehab, transitional care unit, memory unit, orthopedics, psychiatric and home health.
Established in patient support including assessment, counseling, education regarding medications and treatment, lab work, documentation with care plan for diagnosis, and administration of treatment procedures.
Computer skilled, management of heavy patient volume including telephone triage and appointment scheduling. Proficient in all documentation/record maintenance/paperwork to ensure accuracy and patient confidentiality.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Innovive Health
10 Cabot Road, MA
01.2014 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Administered nursing care to clients in their homes with psychiatric diagnosis. Perform mental status assessments, medication assessment and administration via locked med box. Physical assessment, nutrition/diet education. Assist client in making the transition to the community.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Partners Health Care At Home
Waltham, MA
08.2011 - 09.2014
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics,and performed catheterizations.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wingate Of Needham
Needham, MA
04.1998 - 08.2000
- 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.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for over 14 and 18 patients each day with quality-driven support.
- Worked as staff and charge nurse on sub-acute unit.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Hospital
Cambridge, MA
11.1994 - 04.1996
- 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.
- 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.
- Care for a variety of sub-acute patients undergoing rehabilitation. Diagnosis ranged from cardiac disorders, strokes, orthopedics, cancer and psychiatric.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rivier University
Nashua, NH09.2022
Nursing
Quincy College
Quincy, MA06.1994
Skills
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Procedure Explanation
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Intramuscular Injections
- Tracheotomy Tubes
- Cerebrovascular Accidents
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Tracheostomy Care
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- IV Insertion
Certification
BLS Certified
Languages
Greek
Limited Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Innovive Health
01.2014 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Partners Health Care At Home
08.2011 - 09.2014
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wingate Of Needham
04.1998 - 08.2000
Licensed Practical Nurse
Youville Hospital
11.1994 - 04.1996
Associate Degree in Nursing - Nursing
Rivier University
Nursing
Quincy College
BLS Certified
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