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Karen Angeloni

Karen Angeloni

LPN
Olyphant,PA

Summary

Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 40+ years of experience in multiple aspects of the field. Experienced in direct patient care, wound care, and coordination of care. Excellent communication and multitasking abilities. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassion and attention to detail. Dedicated nursing professional delivers compassionate patient care to individuals in many settings. Proven talents in pediatrics, geriatrics, med surg and multi- specialty clinic area. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives.

Overview

50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work History

LPN

Traditional Home Health Care
Dunmore, PA
09.2018 - 05.2020
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
  • Reported general, physical and mental condition of patients to RNS to support care initiatives
  • Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care
  • Demonstrated clinical competence in administering care to support physician orders, nursing care plan and policies
  • Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders

LPN

CareGivers America
Clarks Summit, PA
04.2018 - 05.2020
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications
  • Collaborated with RNS to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions

LPN

Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
Clarks Summit, PA
02.2017 - 06.2017
  • Monitored child's health condition at home and school setting
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Documented accurate complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, evaluations.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, performed catheterizations. Trach/ vent care enteral feedings

Staff Nurse

Gino J Merli Veterans Center
Scranton, PA
05.2009 - 06.2013
  • Charge nurse in Alzheimer's unit/ skilled care unit 55-60 clients
  • Gathered patient health data through interviews and observation, documenting data in electronic records
  • Passed medications and performed wound treatments
  • Kept optimal supply levels in treatment rooms, triage and other areas to meet typical patient loads.
  • Administered medications via oral, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
  • Implemented medication and catheter insertion and airway management.

LPN

Nursefinders
Scranton, PA
01.1999 - 05.2009
  • Staff charge nurse of 30 to 60 clients at various long term health facilities such as St Joseph's Center, Gino J Merli Veterans Center, and St Marys Villa
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
  • Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity
  • Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to [Number] to [Number] patients per day in [Number]-bed unit
  • Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses
  • Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow
  • Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using [Software]
  • Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications
  • Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care
  • Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians
  • Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goalsto obtain patient health history, pain l
  • Conducted 30patient assessments per day to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs
  • Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments
  • Led and mentored 2 newly licensed nurses and nursing students to develop professional expertise
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records

Hospice Nurse

Various Agencies
01.1995 - 04.1999
  • Collaborate with physicians to plan care Provide support and comfort to patients and their families Administer medications
  • Provide hands on care to provide comfort, help reduce pain and anxiety

Clinic Nurse

Scranton Primary Health Care
Scranton, PA
01.1991 - 06.1995
  • Observed and assessed 30 clients daily to identify concerning symptoms
  • Discussed physicians plan of care with patients
  • Coordinated medical appointments and follow up care
  • Assisted physician in minor office procedures
  • Helped charge nurse staff unit and achieve coverage goals.
  • Built meaningful relationships with patients and families for optimal care.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering Vaccines, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds And assisting physician with simple procedures. taking EKGs and nebulizer tx and other clinic procedures
  • Very flexible worked as needed in several specialty areas such as internal medicine, pediatrics,ob-Gyn

Lpn Staff Nurse

Mid Valley Hospital
Peckville, PA
05.1974 - 07.1989

Worked staff med surg performing needed nursing interventions

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program -

Scranton School District Practical Nursing Program
Scranton, PA
08.1970 - 06.1971

Skills

Direct Patient Care

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Work Availability

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Timeline

LPN

Traditional Home Health Care
09.2018 - 05.2020

LPN

CareGivers America
04.2018 - 05.2020

LPN

Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
02.2017 - 06.2017

Staff Nurse

Gino J Merli Veterans Center
05.2009 - 06.2013

LPN

Nursefinders
01.1999 - 05.2009

Hospice Nurse

Various Agencies
01.1995 - 04.1999

Clinic Nurse

Scranton Primary Health Care
01.1991 - 06.1995

Lpn Staff Nurse

Mid Valley Hospital
05.1974 - 07.1989

Licensed Practical Nursing Program -

Scranton School District Practical Nursing Program
08.1970 - 06.1971
Karen AngeloniLPN