Imani Ward
Bloomfield,CT
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with hospital-based experience and a strong background in direct patient care. Skilled in patient assessment, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, patient education, and clinical documentation. Effective collaborator with RNs, providers, and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to promote patient safety and quality outcomes. Compassionate, dependable, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
1
1
Certification
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
Springfield, Massachusetts
06.2026 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to healthcare provider prescriptions.
- Monitored vital signs and documented health status changes.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to develop and implement tailored care plans that addressed individual patient needs.
- Communicated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure seamless coordination of patient care and timely interventions.
- Maintained a safe environment by rigorously adhering to infection control policies and procedures, contributing to patient safety.
Student Nurse
Bristol Hospital
Bristol, CT
01.2026 - 04.2026
- Administered medications and monitored for side effects or adverse reactions while following infection control and safety protocols
- Documented nursing care and patient observations in the EMR
- Collaborated with RNs, physicians, CNAs, and other healthcare team members
Student Nurse
Hospital For Special Care
New Britain, CT
09.2025 - 01.2026
- Monitored ventilators, tracheostomies, and feeding tubes while following infection control and safety protocols
- Communicated with patients and families regarding care needs and comfort
- Assisted patients with neurological conditions, spinal cord injuries, or developmental disabilities
Nursing Assistant
UCONN Health (John Dempsey Hospital)
Farmington, CT
08.2021 - 04.2025
- Provided direct patient care in a fast-paced Emergency Department, ensuring safety, comfort, and dignity
- Assisted with ADLs, including bathing, feeding, toileting, and patient mobilization
- Monitored patients for changes in condition and documented care accurately in Epic EMR
- Offered emotional support to patients and families during medical emergencies
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
Farmington, CT
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Retrieved patient medical records for physicians, technicians, and medical staff
- Maintained confidentiality and security of medical records
- Entered patient data, including demographics, medical history, and treatments, into database systems
- Transcribed medical reports accurately and efficiently
Nursing Assistant
Hartford Hospital
Hartford, CT
04.2015 - 01.2021
- Responded to patient call signals and assessed needs promptly
- Recorded vital signs and reported observations of behavior, symptoms, or concerns to nursing staff
- Collaborated with caregivers, nurses, and physicians to support patient care plans
- Assisted patients with limited mobility and monitored for signs requiring medical attention
Education
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT04-2026
Skills
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- IV therapy
- Catheter care
- Infection prevention and control
- Patient and family education
- Team collaboration
- Patient assessment and monitoring
- Epic proficiency
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse, State of CT 2026-05 – Present, BLS/CPR, American Heart Association 2025-01 – Present
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Baystate Medical Center
06.2026 - Current
Student Nurse
Bristol Hospital
01.2026 - 04.2026
Student Nurse
Hospital For Special Care
09.2025 - 01.2026
Nursing Assistant
UCONN Health (John Dempsey Hospital)
08.2021 - 04.2025
Medical Scribe
Scribe America
01.2021 - 12.2021
Nursing Assistant
Hartford Hospital
04.2015 - 01.2021
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute