Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience and dedication to prompt project completion and continual adaptation. Team-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals. Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN, Private Duty
KAL MATHIESEN /VITALITY ASSISTED LIVING
Arlington, VA
01.2010 - 01.2015
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Maintained optimal ventilator settings and operations to meet patient care needs.
Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Adhered to infection control policies and procedures designed to prevent cross contamination.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to patients 8 per day.
Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes by conferring with other healthcare team members.
Obtained medical assistance, equipment and community resources for optimal patient success with medical interventions.
Modeled ADL protocols to assist patients and family members for continuity of care for patients.
Counseled clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Monitored changes in patient conditions and reported any significant changes to the supervising physician or nurse practitioner.
Communicated effectively with patients and loved ones to explain diagnoses, treatment options and procedures.
Assessed patient condition by taking vital signs and performing physical examinations.
Maintained strict patient data procedures to comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
Reported abnormal findings to case manager and physician for immediate intervention orders.
Instructed patients on proper self-care techniques including wound care, medication administration, nutrition, hygiene and disease prevention measures.
Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
Utilized available resources from community agencies when needed for additional support services for clients.
Developed positive relationships with families by providing education about health maintenance activities for their loved ones.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Ensured safety of patients while providing quality nursing care services in accordance with accepted standards of practice.
Managed multiple cases simultaneously while maintaining professional boundaries between them.
Administered medications, treatments, and therapies as prescribed by a physician or nurse practitioner.
Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
University of The District of Columbia
Washington, DC
09-2009
Skills
Flexible and Adaptable
Fluent in english and french
Customer Service
Analytical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Networking
Attention to Detail
Training & Development
Problem-Solving
First Aid/CPR
Friendly, Positive Attitude
Clerical Support
Project Planning
Relationship Building
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Dependable and Responsible
Team Management
Recordkeeping
CPR INSTRUCTOR
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION BASIC LIFE SUPPORT/FIRST AID INSTRUCTOR SINCE 2006
North American Industrial Supply, Inc. at Uselton Painting and Fabrication CompanyNorth American Industrial Supply, Inc. at Uselton Painting and Fabrication Company