HELENA HUGGINS
Shelton,CT
Summary
Compassionate licensed practical nurse (LPN) with extensive experience in methadone treatment, long-term care, hospice, and home care. Proficient in patient assessment, monitoring complex medical conditions, and wound care, with a strong focus on accurate clinical documentation. Committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care while adhering to nursing ethics and professionalism.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
License Practical Nursing
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Stratford, Connecticut
2023 - Current
- Coordinated nursing care delivery by LPNs, CNAs, and nursing assistants to ensure patient-centered support during assigned shifts.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored residents' conditions, reporting changes to RNs or physicians promptly.
- Ensured accurate, timely documentation of patient care and medical records.
- Directed task assignments and mentored nursing staff to uphold high-quality care standards.
- Responded to emergencies, implementing appropriate nursing interventions effectively.
- Communicated with patients, families, physicians, and the interdisciplinary healthcare team.
- Monitored adherence to facility policies, state regulations, and infection control standards to safeguard patient health.
Methadone Dispensing Nurse
New Era Rehabilitation Center
New Haven, Connecticut
09.2017 - Current
- Dispensed methadone and prescribed medications according to physician orders and regulatory standards.
- Recognized and addressed signs of alcohol and drug withdrawal effectively.
- Transcribed and administered verified medication orders with precision.
- Maintained accurate dispensing records, inventory, and related supplies.
- Operated smart dispensing systems, ensuring safe medication delivery through calibration.
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
AAA Nursing Care
Stratford, Connecticut
01.2006 - Current
- Monitored patient health and administered medications via oral and IV routes.
- Managed foley catheters, suprapubic tubes, j-tubes, JP drains, tracheostomies, ventilators, and oxygen therapy.
- Assisted with medical examinations, wound care, bladder scans, and EKG procedures.
- Provided hospice, home health, and continuous care services to patients and families.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to promote optimal patient outcomes.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southern Westchester BOCES
Yonkers, NY01-1995
Skills
- Medication administration
- Methadone dispensing
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Home health and hospice care
- Long-term care nursing
- Wound management
- IV therapy
- Tracheostomy and ventilator care
- Catheter and drain management
- EKG and bladder scan assistance
- Clinical documentation
- Infection control and patient safety
Certification
- License Practical Nursing
- IV Certified
- Basic Life Support
Timeline
Methadone Dispensing Nurse
New Era Rehabilitation Center
09.2017 - Current
Staff Relief Charge Nurse
AAA Nursing Care
01.2006 - Current
License Practical Nursing
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
2023 - Current
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Southern Westchester BOCES