Ivonne M. Barriera
Meriden,CT
Summary
Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Pediatric Associates of Bristol, skilled in medication administration, vaccination and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through training and effective communication, while ensuring adherence to safety protocols. Committed to fostering strong patient relationships and delivering high-quality pediatric care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Pediatric
Pediatric Associates of Bristol
Bristol, CT
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored and administered medications, vaccines, and treatments according to prescriptions, prioritizing patient safety and comfort.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient condition for healthcare team review.
- Assisted with pediatric assessments, gathering information to support accurate diagnoses.
- Educated families on care plans, promoting adherence to treatment protocols and preventive health measures.
- Trained new nursing staff on procedures, enhancing team efficiency and knowledge sharing.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Collected samples to conduct diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Conducted annual and routine health assessments to ensure patient well-being.
LPN Charge Nurse
Apple Rehab Coccomo of Meriden
06.2022 - 11.2022
- Supervised CNA staff to ensure compliance with care standards and protocols.
- Administered medications and injections while closely monitoring patient responses to uphold safety standards and treatment efficacy.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes and care transitions.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to Nursing Supervisor.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Managed administration of medications through g-tube and coordinated feeding schedules.
- Supported patient comfort and hygiene through effective colostomy care and timely bag changes.
- Monitored and documented urinary catheter fluid output.
- Supported wound care management to ensure optimal healing outcomes.
- Conducted thorough verification of narcotic medication counts pre-shift, during shifts, and post-shift, ensuring proper documentation and effective communication with nurses during handoff.
LPN
Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Asthma of CT
Wethersfield, CT
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Collaborated with healthcare team to develop individualized patient care plans.
- Performed immunotherapy injection procedures, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and patient care standards.
- Assisted in allergy testing procedures, ensuring patient comfort and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated all necessary materials and procedures for allergy testing before shift initiation.
Education
Associate of Science - RN
Goodwin University
East Hartford, CTLPN - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT01-2022
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Immunization administration
- Patient relationship building
- Pediatric care
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Specimen collection
Certification
BLS/CPR
Languages
Spanish
Timeline
LPN Pediatric
Pediatric Associates of Bristol
11.2023 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Apple Rehab Coccomo of Meriden
06.2022 - 11.2022
LPN
Adult and Pediatric Allergy and Asthma of CT
04.2022 - 06.2022
Associate of Science - RN
Goodwin University
LPN - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute