Irene Dossantos

Under the supervision of clinical nurse educator, trained in the role of licensed practical nurse in an acute care setting

Under the supervision of clinical nurse educator, trained in the role of licensed practical nurse in an acute care setting

Under the supervision of a clinical nurse educator, trained in the role of licensed practical nurse in an acute care setting

• Provided one-on-one programs and activities for residents unable to participate in group settings.
• Planned outside away from the community trips such as shopping and religious worship opportunities for residents even museum trips,cruises and beach excursions just to name a few.
• Established strong partnerships with local vendors and service providers to enhance available resources and offerings for residents.
• Utilized creative problem-solving skills to address any challenges or obstacles faced within the role daily.
• Maintained detailed documentation of all activities conducted within the department for accurate reporting purposes.
• Developed comprehensive care plans for each resident, ensuring a holistic approach to their wellbeing.
• Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure a cohesive approach towards resident care planning and implementation.
• Assessed individual needs of residents regularly to ensure appropriate support was provided in terms of physical, emotional, mental health care services.
• Implemented dementia-focused trainings for staff to better understand and support residents experiencing cognitive decline.
• Fostered an atmosphere that encouraged open dialogue among staff members, residents and their families to address any concerns or suggestions they might have related to the department.
• Managed budgetary constraints while providing high-quality programming options for all residents.
• Strengthened relationships with local community organizations for increased volunteer support and resource sharing.
• Provided guidance and mentorship for new employees through a structured onboarding process.
• Increased resident socialization through implementation of wide range of fun, educational and family-oriented activities.
• Trained and supervised staff to consistently meet performance goals and customer service standards.
• Inspected equipment and facilities for signs of wear or damage impacting safety.

• Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
• Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
• Collaborated with healthcare professionals to develop personalized care plans, optimizing patient outcomes and satisfaction.
• Delivered exceptional personal care while maintaining dignity for each individual client respecting privacy boundaries at all times.
• Promoted patient mobility by assisting with exercises and ambulation, reducing the risk of injury or complications from prolonged immobility.
• Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their quality of life and promoting independence.
• Performed light housekeeping tasks for patients, creating a clean and comfortable living environment conducive to healing.
• Communicated effectively both verbally written communication keeping everyone involved informed about ongoing progress changes related patient''s care plan.
• Provided emotional support to patients during times of stress or illness, fostering resilience and mental wellbeing.
• Recorded accurate patient information and updated medical records, facilitating effective communication among the healthcare team members.
• Implemented fall prevention strategies within home settings resulting in reduced incidence of falls among elderly clients.
• Assisted healthcare providers during visits enabling smoother examinations leading improved diagnosis accuracy.
• Administered prescribed medications under direction of physician.