Irene Kaguai
LPN
Worcester,Massachusetts
Summary
Analytical and strategic nurse with excellent problem-solving and time management skills. Organized, efficient and always willing to go extra mile to meet expectations.
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
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN
CARE PLUS AGENCY
Worcester, Massachusetts
01.2016 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC and Matrix to keep team informed of changing conditions.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Collaborated with supervisor to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests and evaluations.
- Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
LPN Charge Nurse
OMNICARE AGENCY
Worcester, MA
01.2010 - 01.2017
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 18 to 20 patients per day in 40 bed unit.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Worked within applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
- Maintained excellent attendance record, consistently arriving to work on time.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA 09.2005 - 07.2006
Skills
Patient Management
Pulse oximetry tracking
Inpatient care
Chronic disease management
Writing reports
Direct Patient Care
Breathing treatments
Transcribing orders
Patient Assessments
Attention to Detail
Timeline
LPN
CARE PLUS AGENCY
01.2016 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
OMNICARE AGENCY
01.2010 - 01.2017
Diploma - Nursing
Quinsigamond Community College
09.2005 - 07.2006