Compassionate and Dependable Licensed Practical Nurse
Critical thinker, Great time management and interpersonal skills
Expert in rehabilitative patient care, treatment plan implementation and post-surgery patient care protocols
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)
Basic Life Support Certified
Licensed Practical Nurse
License: State of Florida (Expires: 07/31/2025)
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Snapnurse (travel)
09.2021 - Current
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Covid testing PCR and antigen.
Administer vaccines for Children (VFC) program; adult vaccines; Rabies; INS; Refugee vaccines; travel vaccines and other CHD purchased vaccines; taking/reviewing immunization status; determining contraindications to immunizations; issuing Immunization certificates.
Monitoring refrigerator and freezer temperatures.
Ensures that clients are registered into the HMS system and Florida Shots; inputs immunization histories, vaccines and activities into the HMS and Fl shots system while the client is present.
Appropriately uses Q-Flow.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando recovery center-Orlando Fl
04.2017 - 09.2021
Complete appropriate documents within the required timeframe after admission to the program
Maintains medical records
Administer medications as indicated and monitor detoxification process
Transcribe Physician orders and implement all Medical Protocols as ordered
Confer with and assist medical personnel, both internal and external resources
Provide documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards
Assess the medical and psychiatric needs of the patient determine the urgency of their needs and expedite treatment as required
Effectively communicate concerns about patient health to appropriate personnel and follows up as necessary
Educate patients about medications, health issues and medical conditions
Demonstrates ability to take verbal orders from the medical provider, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally
Demonstrates ability to provide routine nursing care under the supervision of the Director of Nursing
Prepared and attached nasogastric tubes for feeding patients under the supervision of a registered nurse
Collected and registered blood, urine, and septum specimens from patients
Started, monitored, and managed intravenous medications to stabilize heart and blood pressure.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center- Orlando Fl
11.2016 - 04.2017
Assumes self-responsibility for all direct patient care activities as indicated by the Registered Nurse within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act and the Home Health Care policies and procedures
Gives direct patient care according to the therapeutic plan and individual patient needs as directed be the patient care plan
Provides appropriate information to assist the Registered Nurse in the preparation and maintenance of an effective patient care plan
Records the patient's official record a detailed report of care given which reflects the therapeutic plan and specific aspects of the patient care plan
Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse and refers new needs for instruction to the Registered Nurse
Performs selected prescribe treatment and nursing measures for the patient under specific guidelines
Notifies the Registered Nurse of significant findings or changes in the patient's physical or mental conditions
Maintains the confidentiality of the patient's clinical records
Practices within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and understands legal consequences of nursing action
Reporting any changes in the patient's condition to the case manager
Performing assigned act, including the administration of treatments and medications, in the care of the patient.
Certified Nursing Assistant-Burn Trauma Step-Down Unit
Orlando Regional Medical Center-Orlando Fl
03.2012 - 12.2016
Critical care unit in a Level One Trauma Center awarded the 2016 Silver Beacon Award for Excellence by the American Association of Critical-Care Nurses
Efficient in acute patient care and time management, while providing excellent customer service to patients and guests
Assessed scheduled vital signs and blood glucose level checks for patients
Assisted with burn debridement processes and advanced dressing changes for complicated wound care, including wound vacuum assisted closure device changes
Assisted with daily hygiene, mobility, and nutritional needs for patients
Accurately documented patient information in medical records.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Training -
MedTech institute of Orlando
Skills
Nursing care
Ambulatory assistance
Vital signs
Specimen collection
Medicine administration
Record keeping
Infection control
Wound dressing
Feeding Assistance
Catheter care
CPI
Immunization
IV certification
IV management
CPR
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Snapnurse (travel)
09.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Orlando recovery center-Orlando Fl
04.2017 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Conway Lakes Health & Rehabilitation Center- Orlando Fl
11.2016 - 04.2017
Certified Nursing Assistant-Burn Trauma Step-Down Unit