Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
04.2020 - Current
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
08.2019 - 03.2020
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Assisted in urology, colorectal, and general surgery sterile procedures.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain City Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 10.2019
Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Nanticoke, PA
05.2024
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wilkes Barre Area CTC
Wilkes-Barre, PA
05.2019
Skills
Physical Assessment
Emergency Response
Clinical Documentation
Health Education
Inpatient Care
Medication Administration
Behavioral Assessment
Immunization Administration
Vital Signs
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lehigh Valley Hospital And Health Network
04.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Geisinger South Wilkes-Barre
08.2019 - 03.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Mountain City Health & Rehabilitation Center
01.2018 - 10.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Luzerne County Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Wilkes Barre Area CTC
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