Jody Rubino
Niantic,CT
Summary
Healthcare professional with solid background in providing high-quality patient care and clinical support. consistently adapting to changing medical needs and priorities. Skilled in patient assessment, outpatient surgical techniques, medication administration, and maintaining accurate medical records. Proven track record in patient care and clinical excellence. Successfully coordinated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated strong communication and problem-solving skills in fast-paced healthcare environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Allergy Immunology Nurse
Shoreline Allergy & Asthma LPN/Per Diem
Waterford, CT
04.2022 - Current
- Administer allergy injections and immunotherapy to patients, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
- Perform various allergy testing techniques to assess patient allergies.
- Educate patients and families on allergy management, treatment options, and lifestyle modifications.
- Document patient interactions and treatment plans using electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
- Collaborate with allergists and healthcare teams to develop individualized treatment plans.
- Administer medications to treat in-office allergic reactions.
- Provide direct nursing care to patients with chronic allergic conditions, including asthma and allergic rhinitis.
- Conduct patient assessments and monitored vital signs to ensure optimal care.
- Assist in administrative tasks to support the Allergy Office manager.
- Participate in patient education programs to promote awareness of allergy prevention.
Dermatology LPN/40 hours/week
Yale Dermatology-Medical Practice Management
Branford, CT
05.2017 - 11.2021
- Assisted Physicians with surgeries, biopsies and diagnostic testing.
- Administered local anesthetic prior to surgery or biopsies.
- Acted as chaperone and medical scribe during examinations.
- Ensured proper documentation, prescriptions and patient instructions during office visits.
- Participated in specialized Rheumatology-Dermatology and Fibrosing Clinics.
- Provided assistance during Mohs surgeries to treat and remove skin cancers.
- Post-op wound care and suture removal.
- Triage and scheduling of patients based on acuity.
- Reported biopsy and lab results with detailed explanation of treatment plan.
- Prescription refills and prior authorizations.
- Cleaning and sterilization of surgical equipment.
- Administration of injections to treat inflammatory skin conditions.
- Conducted Phototherapy treatment with carefully measured doses of nb-UVB to treat non-cancerous skin conditions.
- Oversaw Photodynamic Therapy treatment to destroy precancerous cells.
Family Practice LPN/40 hours/week
Backus Health Center
North Stonington, CT
06.2013 - 05.2017
- Functioned as Primary Care nurse to physician caring for diverse population.
- Reviewed daily lab results in collaboration with providers to ensure proper patient treatment.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track patient conditions.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Administered immunizations based on CDC guidelines.
- Roomed patients, reconciled allergies and medications and took vital signs.
Staff LPN/40 hours/week
United Community & Family Services
Norwich, CT
04.2012 - 06.2013
- Self-starter with strong leadership skills and attention to detail.
- Compassionate Pediatric to Geriatric patient care.
- Prior authorization for medication and imaging.
- Referrals to medical specialists.
- Rooming of patients, vital signs, EKG, medication and allergy reconciliation.
- Careful immunization administration based on CDC guidelines.
- First aid and wound care.
Surgical Assistant/LPN (Temp position)/32 hours/week
Seaport Dermatology
Mystic, CT
07.2012 - 08.2012
- Assisted Physician during Mohs skin cancer surgery.
- Provided post-op wound care.
- Evaluated healing surgical sites.
- Sterilization of surgical instruments.
Urgent Care LPN/40 hours/week
North Stonington Health Center, a subsidiary of Westerly Hospital
North Stonington, CT
02.2011 - 03.2012
- Provided patient care in a rapidly changing Urgent Care environment.
- Performed wound care using sterile technique.
- Documented patient assessment and treatment using facility electronic medical record computer system.
- Performed IV start and fluid infusions.
- Established excellent rapport with patients, families, staff and physicians to provide quality patient care.
- Triaged patients and provided all aspects of nursing care.
- Performed clinical tasks according to best practice and patient needs.
- Provided rapid patient assessment and timely notification of change in condition to providers.
- Acted as inventory coordinator for facility to ensure adequate supplies.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Lincoln Technical Institute
New Britain, CTSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient care
- Medical record documentation
- Patient education
- Clinical decision-making
- Compassionate care
- Collaborative team management
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse-License #35811 December 2010 to January 2027
Languages
English
Timeline
Allergy Immunology Nurse
Shoreline Allergy & Asthma LPN/Per Diem
04.2022 - Current
Dermatology LPN/40 hours/week
Yale Dermatology-Medical Practice Management
05.2017 - 11.2021
Family Practice LPN/40 hours/week
Backus Health Center
06.2013 - 05.2017
Surgical Assistant/LPN (Temp position)/32 hours/week
Seaport Dermatology
07.2012 - 08.2012
Staff LPN/40 hours/week
United Community & Family Services
04.2012 - 06.2013
Urgent Care LPN/40 hours/week
North Stonington Health Center, a subsidiary of Westerly Hospital
02.2011 - 03.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse Program -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Awards
Florence Nightengale Award Nominee 2015, Perfect Attendance Award, Lincoln Technical Institute December 2010, Highest Exit Exam Score in School History, Lincoln Technical Institute December 2010