Joseph Layou
Canastota,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate patient care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through effective care plans and clinical documentation.
Overview
1
1
Certification
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grand
Chittenango, NY
02.2022 - 05.2026
- Administered medications and treatments according to prescribed protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff promptly.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs.
- Educated patients and families on health management and treatment options.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records system.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and best practices for care delivery.
- Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety standards.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loretto Nursing Home
700 East Brighton Ave. Syracuse NY
02.2017 - 02.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Park Center For Senior Living
East Genesee St Syracuse NY
03.2013 - 02.2017
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
BOCES
LAKELAND NY03-1983
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
Affiliations
Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse Child and Youth Protection Program
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Grand
02.2022 - 05.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loretto Nursing Home
02.2017 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Menorah Park Center For Senior Living
03.2013 - 02.2017
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
BOCES