Karina M Mayo
Lancaster,Pennsylvania
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate nurse ready to utilize the skills i have learned to my fullest potential, be able to continue my education and ultimately help the practice grow.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ekidz Care
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
11.2021 - Current
- Administered respiratory therapies to patients with various pulmonary conditions.
- Monitored patient vitals and adjusted treatment plans as needed.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop patient care strategies.
- Operated advanced respiratory equipment, including ventilators and nebulizers.
- Maintained accurate patient records and documentation for compliance purposes.
- Assisted in training new staff on best practices in respiratory care.
- Administered medication, monitored vital signs and assisted in the delivery of medical gases to patients.
- Identified high risk situations such as airway obstruction or inadequate ventilation and took appropriate action.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Penn State Medical Group
Lancaster, PA
02.2020 - 10.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Triaged patients by phone and provided general assistance for basic and advanced needs.
- Vaccine administration
- Capillary blood draws
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Special Care Inc.
Lancaster, Pennsylvania
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and assisted with feeding.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists, and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Identify patients in respiratory distress and perform life saving rescue breathes and respiratory treatments
- Changing trachs and trach collars
- Administering medications through g-tubes/j-tubes
- Changing mic-key buttons and mic-G -tubes
- Administering daily feeds through feed pumps.
- Suctioning trachs
- Epic experience
Education
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
Willow Street, PAHigh School Diploma -
JP McCaskey High School
Lancaster, PASkills
- Samples collection
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Strong clinical judgment
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Quick learner
- Positive attitude
- Effective problem solving skills
- Works well under pressure
- Patient focused
- COVID-19 Vaccinated
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ekidz Care
11.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Penn State Medical Group
02.2020 - 10.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pediatric Special Care Inc.
04.2019 - 01.2020
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lancaster County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
JP McCaskey High School
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