Joyzen Hanlon, LPN
Valley Stream,NY
Summary
Compassionate and motivated, detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with a comprehensive background in patient care in diverse settings, dedicated to providing a safe, patient-centered care. A great communicator who possesses a strong attention to detail, a well-developed ability to perform well in a team, and hands-on experience through 2,200 hours of clinical rotations in Med-Surg, LTC, Pediatrics, Geriatrics, OB & Psychiatry in various facilities.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Psychiatric Technician
HHC- Elmhurst Hospital
Elmhurst, New York
03.2025 - Current
- Monitored patient behavior and emotional well-being throughout daily activities.
- Assisted in implementing therapeutic treatment plans under supervision of healthcare professionals.
- Documented patient progress and incidents in electronic health records accurately.
- Educated patients on coping strategies and life skills for improved mental health management.
- Participated in training programs to enhance skills in crisis intervention techniques.
- Observed patient behaviors and reported any changes or concerning issues to the psychiatrist or nurse practitioner.
- Encouraged clients to participate in self-care practices like exercise or journaling that promote overall wellbeing.
Clinical Technician (CCU/CSICU)
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland, Ohio
01.2023 - 04.2024
- Assisted healthcare professionals with patient care and comfort needs.
- Prepared and maintained clinical equipment for medical procedures such as CABG, TAVR and AAA.
- Collected patient samples for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Trained in removing peripheral arterial line.
- Obtained serum or viral swab samples for analysis.
- Followed laboratory guidelines for handling biological specimens.
- Monitored vital signs of critically ill patients and reported any abnormalities to the physician or nurse immediately.
- Assisted in preparing medical equipment needed for surgical procedures as directed by surgeons or nurses for open heart surgeries.
- Performed blood draws, insertion of urinary foley and straight catheter as well as removal and obtaining urine samples for culture and sensitivity.
- Knowledge of using a vein finder, EKG machine, bladder scanner and finger sticks.
Patient Care Technician
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH
02.2022 - 03.2023
- Monitored vital signs and reported changes to medical personnel.
- Maintained clean and safe patient environments following hospital protocols.
- Knowledge of Epic.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during treatments.
- Provided direct patient care and assistance to healthcare team members.
- Assisted in preparing patients for examinations and treatments, including vital signs monitoring.
- Assisted with patient transfers from bed to wheelchair or stretcher as needed.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests as directed by physician or RN.
- Measured and I&O’s reporting changes to medical or nursing staff.
Education
Diploma - License Practical Nursing
Berkeley College
Woodland Park, NJ 06.2015 - 06.2015
Skills
- Vital Signs & Patient Assessment
- Medication Administration
- Wound Care & Dressing Changes
- Infection Control
- Documentation & Epic
- Lab specimen collection
- Suicide prevention
- De-escalation techniques
- Skin integrity monitoring
- Tracheostomy and Catheter Care
Certification
- BLS
- LPN License; open to inquiries
Timeline
Psychiatric Technician
HHC- Elmhurst Hospital
03.2025 - Current
Clinical Technician (CCU/CSICU)
Cleveland Clinic
01.2023 - 04.2024
Patient Care Technician
Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
02.2022 - 03.2023
Diploma - License Practical Nursing
Berkeley College
06.2015 - 06.2015