Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Karen Vidal

Saratoga Springs,NY

Summary

I am seeking a a remote position.

Dedicated LPN at Northeastern New York Surgical Center excelling in patient assessments and medication administration, patient discharge from facility after PACU stay. Proven ability to enhance patient care through compassionate communication and strong clinical judgment. Skilled in patient education, infection control and documentation accuracy, ensuring safety and quality in healthcare delivery. Committed to fostering positive patient relationships.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN PACU Nurse

Northeastern New York Surgical Center
07.2016 - Current
  • Assist in patient assessments and documentation to support care delivery.
  • Collaboration with healthcare team to coordinate patient treatments and follow-up care.
  • Learned and applied infection control protocols to ensure patient safety.
  • Supported education initiatives by distributing informational resources to patients and families.

LPN Urgent Care/primary Care

Hudson Headwaters Health Network
04.2010 - 03.2016
  • Administered medications and treatments according to patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs, assessing patient conditions to ensure timely interventions.
  • Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop and implement individualized care strategies.
  • Trained and mentored new nursing staff, enhancing team performance and patient care standards.

Hospice Nurse

CommunityHospice
02.2013 - 01.2015

2013 - January 2017

  • Independently provided end-of-life care for patients to relieve symptoms, pain and stress related to their illness.
  • Supported patients and their family members throughout the patients' last days.
    Educated family members how to administermedications and use equipment.
    Performed nephrostomy tube flushes.
  • Used Allscripts to manage and coordinate patient care.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.

Education

Vocational School - Nursing

Mildred Alley
Albany, New York

Skills

  • Medication dispensing and reconciliation
  • Infection control
  • Health education
  • End-of-life care
  • Quality assurance
  • Charting and recording
  • Educating families
  • New York licensed practical nurse
  • Empathetic and compassionate
  • HIPAA protocols
  • SIS , Athena and Allscripts EMR software
  • Critical thinking
  • Attention to detail
  • Patient support and education
  • Strong clinical judgment
  • CPR/AED
  • Dementia knowledge and care

Accomplishments

    Practical Nursing License

Certification

  • Electrocardiograms, February 2010
  • Spirometry, February 201O
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support

Timeline

LPN PACU Nurse

Northeastern New York Surgical Center
07.2016 - Current

Hospice Nurse

CommunityHospice
02.2013 - 01.2015

LPN Urgent Care/primary Care

Hudson Headwaters Health Network
04.2010 - 03.2016

Vocational School - Nursing

Mildred Alley