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Joseph Octaviano
Self Employed
Canoga Park,CA
Work Preference
Job Search Status:
Open to work
Minimum Desired Compensation
$45000/yr
3
years of professional experience
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in patient care, vital signs monitoring, and medication administration. Committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient outcomes through effective collaboration with healthcare teams.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
3 Years 3 Months- Administered medications and treatments following prescribed protocols.
- Monitored patient vital signs to assess health status and report changes.
- Provided patient education on care plans and medication adherence.
- Assisted in daily living activities, enhancing patient comfort and mobility.
- Partnered with healthcare professionals to design and implement effective care strategies.
- Documented patient progress accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Trained new staff on best practices for patient care and safety procedures.
- Implemented infection control measures to maintain a safe environment for patients.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Education
Associate of Science
Skills
Medication administration
Direct patient care
Vital signs monitoring
HIPAA compliance
Wound care
Compassionate care
Physical assessment
Clinical documentation
Geriatric care
Vital signs
Clinical judgment
Patient care
Patient assessments
Documentation accuracy
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Medication dispensing
Infection control
Family communication
Catheter care
Documenting intake
Breathing treatments
Health education
Patient evaluations
Emergency response
Patient relationship building
Caregiving skills
Pulse oximetry tracking
Patient management
Multi-tasking and prioritization
Licensed practical nurse
Samples collection
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
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