Henrietta Matadi
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.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palisade healthcare center
Garrestson , SD
11.2023 - Current
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Assisted in daily living activities for patients in long-term care.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quick2hire nursing travel agency
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
03.2022 - Current
- Documented patient progress and maintained accurate medical records.
- 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.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avera Prince Of Peace
Sioux Falls, South Dakota
05.2021 - 09.2022
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatric homecare
Mt Laural, Nj
09.2009 - 08.2019
- Provided direct patient care under supervision of registered nurses.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff.
- Administered medications as directed by healthcare professionals.
- Supported patients with mobility and rehabilitation exercises.
- Communicated effectively with patients and families about care plans.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Mt Holly, NJ07-2009
High School Diploma -
Kingsway Regional High School
Swesboro NJ06-2003
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital sign monitoring
- Electronic health records
- Specimen collection
- Long-term care management
- Infection control practices
- Time management
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Caregiving skills
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Palisade healthcare center
11.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Quick2hire nursing travel agency
03.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avera Prince Of Peace
05.2021 - 09.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatric homecare
09.2009 - 08.2019
Certificate of Technical Studies - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Kingsway Regional High School