Kara Kofler
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with a proven track record at Jewish Home, enhancing patient outcomes through expert administration of medications and vigilant monitoring of vital signs. Demonstrates exceptional clinical judgment and empathy, significantly contributing to interdisciplinary team efforts for quality patient care. Skilled in patient advocacy and emergency response, ensuring high standards of professionalism and patient satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Self-employeed
Rochester, NY
01.2005 - Current
- Reduced the risk of infections through strict adherence to infection control protocols during wound care procedures.
- Monitored vital signs and assessed patients regularly to detect any changes in condition or health status.
- Increased patient satisfaction through proactive communication, anticipating needs, and addressing concerns promptly.
- Educated patients and families on disease management strategies, medication administration, and self-care techniques.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels of medical supplies by ordering necessary items when stock was low or expired.
- Managed medical emergencies efficiently, coordinating with emergency services and implementing appropriate interventions as needed.
- Enhanced patient recovery by administering medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Supported patients'' emotional well-being by establishing trusting relationships and providing empathetic support during difficult times.
- Continuously expanded professional knowledge by attending nursing conferences, engaging in continuing education opportunities, and maintaining licensure.
- Enhanced patient mobility by assisting with ambulation exercises or transferring between beds, wheelchairs, or other devices as needed.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jewish Home
Rochester, NY
09.2002 - 08.2020
- 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.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Newark Boces
Newark, NY08.2004
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Diabetes management
- Documenting intake
- Patient evaluations
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Behavioral assessment
- Writing reports
- Maintaining nutrition
- Samples collection
- Tuberculosis testing
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
- Counting narcotics
- Documenting incidents
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Patient Care
- Immunization Administration
- Emergency Response
- Medical Records Management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Patient Advocacy
- Time management abilities
- Adaptability
- Administer medications
Timeline
Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse
Self-employeed
01.2005 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jewish Home
09.2002 - 08.2020
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Newark Boces