Jennifer Romano
Summary
Eager Urology LPN with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care,catheterizations and administration of medications. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Middlesex Health Urology
06.2021 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assists Physicians with procedures in a ambulatory care setting.
- Performing catheterizations on male and female patients.
- Assisting Physicians with Cytoscopys, Vasectomies, Biopsies and Testosterone replacement therapy.
LPN
Apple Rehab
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Patient Care Technician
Middlesex Hospital
04.2003 - 06.2021
- Coordinated patient care needs with healthcare team and delivered compassionate assistance with activities of daily living
- Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising
- Supported healthy patient skin with bedside baths, wound care and integrity checks
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests
- Used hospital devices, including Hoyer lift and sit to stand devices to transport and lift patients
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
Education
Practical Nursing -
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CT02.2021
Skills
- Clinical training
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Broad medical terminology knowledge
- Mobility assistance
- Patient positioning understanding
- Collecting vital signs
- Caring for wounds
- Working collaboratively
- Team building
- Samples collection
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- CPR Certified
Timeline
LPN
Apple Rehab
04.2023 - 07.2023
LPN
Middlesex Health Urology
06.2021 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Middlesex Hospital
04.2003 - 06.2021
Practical Nursing -
Lincoln Technical Institute