Hildegard Asante
LPN
Worcester,MA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN
Beaumont Nursing And Rehabilitation
Northborough, MA
07.2022 - Current
- 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.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
Mental Health Technician
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
Worcester , MA
10.2018 - 10.2022
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Escorted patients from unit to meals, activities and visitation areas to maintain standard of safety and security.
- Participated in continuous quality improvement and performance improvement activities to enhance effectiveness and increase knowledge.
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Applied de-escalation and limit-setting techniques to promote patient cooperation.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
CNA
Marlborough Hospital
Marlborough, MA
05.2015 - 07.2019
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
CNA
St Marys Health Care Center
Worcester, MA
06.2009 - 11.2015
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Umass Lowell
Lowell MA 09.2009 - 05.2012
Associate of Science - LPN
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA 09.2021 - 06.2022
Skills
Caregiving skills
Dependable and Responsible
Patient Assessments
Direct Patient Care
Inpatient care
Writing reports
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient Management
Timeline
LPN
Beaumont Nursing And Rehabilitation
07.2022 - Current
Associate of Science - LPN
Quinsigamond Community College
09.2021 - 06.2022
Mental Health Technician
UMass Memorial Medical Center - University Campus
10.2018 - 10.2022
CNA
Marlborough Hospital
05.2015 - 07.2019
Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice
Umass Lowell
09.2009 - 05.2012
CNA
St Marys Health Care Center
06.2009 - 11.2015