Joshua Rochay
Jacksonville
Summary
Skilled LPN with a strong background in geriatric and psychiatric nursing. Excelled in medication administration and fostering patient trust, significantly enhancing treatment adherence. Proficient in medical documentation and infection control, ensuring high standards of care and safety.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
12.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
LPN
Northeast Florida State Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2024
- Observed patient behaviors and mental status and notified RN of unusual or potentially dangerous occurrences.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients to create safe and supportive environment.
- Assisted with patient restraint and seclusion scenarios to create safe environment for patient and medical personnel.
- Identified behaviors that necessitated intervention and obtained assistance from qualified personnel to complete intervention.
- Maintained detailed records of patient interactions, ensuring accurate documentation for future reference.
- Developed strong rapport with patients, establishing trust and fostering positive relationships conducive to healing.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and self-help techniques to better manage their mental health symptoms.
- Monitored patients'' progress, documenting changes in behavior and updating treatment plans accordingly.
LPN
Nurse Source
04.2011 - 11.2016
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Concorde Career College
Jacksonville, FL12.2008
GED -
Ed White High School
Jacksonville, FL12.1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- Health promotion
- Psychiatric nursing
Affiliations
I am a Veteran of the the United States Navy
Timeline
LPN
Dept. of Veteran Affairs
12.2024 - Current
LPN
Northeast Florida State Hospital
11.2016 - 12.2024
LPN
Nurse Source
04.2011 - 11.2016
LPN - Nursing
Concorde Career College
GED -
Ed White High School
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