Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Auburn Community Hospital, and SUNY upstate excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Proven ability to enhance patient outcomes through effective clinical documentation and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Skilled in IV therapy and trauma-informed care, ensuring compliance with HIPAA while delivering high-quality support in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Supplemental Health Care
Syracuse, NY
05.2022 - Current
Dispatched to various locations under travel agreements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Auburn Community Hospital
Auburn, NY
02.2019 - 05.2022
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Eastern Finger Lakes Emergency Medicine
Auburn, NY
01.2018 - 05.2022
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Documented complete information about examinations, treatment plans, lab results, and other details directly into charts.
Charted patient encounters by recording information such as diagnosis, treatments, and prescriptions.
Increased overall productivity of clinical staff by providing real-time scribing support during high-volume shifts, enabling better focus on direct patient care.
Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by consistently maintaining patient confidentiality and protecting sensitive information during documentation processes.
Verified accuracy of patient information and medical records to avoid discrepancies and maintain consistency.
Reduced physician workload by taking on additional administrative tasks as needed, such as retrieving laboratory results and organizing patient files.
Accompanied physicians through day in fast-paced, stressful environments.
Demonstrated exceptional multitasking abilities by effectively balancing competing priorities in a fast-paced clinical environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy in all documentation efforts.
Demonstrated confidentiality in dealing with sensitive information or records to comply with HIPAA guidelines and regulations.
Advanced understanding of complex medical terminology through consistent application in daily tasks, ensuring accuracy in all written communications.