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Karlyne Chanel

Brockton,MA

Summary


Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 6 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in nursing patient support. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 6+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ready to help team achieve company goals. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Dispensing Nurse

Habit OPCO
11.2018 - Current
  • Reconciles inventory of methadone, Suboxone, and Subutex at conclusion of dosing.
  • Use of automated dispensing system(s), calibrate pump. Sets up for dispensing of medication and dispenses medication, maintain dispensing equipment.
  • Monitors medication inventory and reports to Nurse Manager.
  • Prints daily reports.
  • Signs and processes physician orders.
  • Use of Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale
  • Enters notes in Smart Systems and inputs flags as per physician orders.
  • Processes dose changes and puts notes in systems.
  • Documents “no-shows” in system. · Coordinates guest medication. · Collects UDS as needed.
  • Monitors vital signs for dose changes.
  • Prints, signs and files monthly medication record, and files appropriate paperwork.
  • Count of controlled substances at the end of each shift.
  • Assist Nursing Supervisor to orient new nursing staff


Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care

United Home Care
06.2018 - 11.2018
  • I have worked in LTC setting as well as Residential and Home Care
  • Licensed Practical NurseBAMSI
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.

Licensed Practical Long Term Care

NurseBay Pointe Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 12.2017
  • Maintained detailed records of patient progress, documentation of services and case notes.
  • Collaborated with healthcare providers to drive continuity of care.
  • Managed caseload to satisfy multiple patients with diverse needs.
  • Worked with medical teams, patients and families to implement effective treatment plans.
  • Assessed risk factors of patients and made referrals for further services.
  • Updated treatment plans on monthly basis with latest intervention strategies and progress notes.
  • Coordinated patient discharge planning and follow-up care.
  • Preserved and prepared reports and treatment records.
  • Monitoring vital signs, administering and maintaining IV infusions, providing wound care, and coordinating care.

Residential Life Skills Instructor

Cardinal Cushing Centers
11.2012 - 11.2016
  • Modeled positive behavior skills as well as good problem-solving and relationship-building abilities to improve clients' social integration.
  • Helped clients to identify challenges and set goals.
  • Customized strategies based on individuals' goals and strengths and offered each positive reinforcement to continue progress against goals.
  • Provided insight and ideas to promote client growth.
  • Intervened in crisis situations to provide counseling and support.
  • Supported people with developmental disabilities and autism in building multi-faceted skillset to promote independence and self-confidence.
  • Helped to integrate clients in local community by teaching important social and work-related skills.
  • Coached clients through difficult life circumstances.
  • Educated clients about important nutritional habits and how to plan healthy meals.
  • Promoted proper sanitation by training on important cleaning tasks in kitchens and bathrooms.
  • Offered training on personal hygiene and grooming skills.
  • Maintained detailed, confidential client files.
  • Identified obstacles to learning in collaboration with adult learners and provided positive reinforcement for performance.
  • Taught individuals with learning or physical difficulties to use technology such as computers, tablets and mobile phones.
  • Assisted with personal care appointments such as haircuts and doctors' appointments.
  • Maintained impeccable records for each client and daily instructional activities.
  • Administered medications and helped clients set reminders to learn how to take important medications according to schedule.
  • Designed assistive technology lesson plans for program staff, providing services to physically and developmentally disabled consumers.

The Boston Home
01.2012 - 11.2016

Education

Practical Nursing Program -

Blue Hills Regional Technical School
Canton, MA
06.2016

Bachelor of Science - Health Science in Health Science

Oakwood University
Huntsville, AL
05.2011

Skills

  • EMR Systems
  • Counting Narcotics
  • Case Management
  • Assisting Physicians
  • Patient Assessments
  • Chronic Disease Management
  • Wound Care
  • Transcribing Orders
  • Medical Records Management
  • ADLs Assistance
  • Task Delegation
  • Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
  • Writing Reports
  • Direct Patient Care
  • Tracking Symptoms
  • Educating Families
  • EKG Administration
  • Rehabilitation Techniques
  • Regulatory Requirements
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Patient Management
  • HIPAA Protocols
  • Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Caregiving Skills
  • Care Planning
  • Critical Thinking
  • Time Management
  • Learning Strategies
  • Healthcare Platforms
  • Documenting Incidents
  • Medication Administration
  • Equipment Assembly
  • Charting and Recording
  • Medication Dispensing
  • Breathing Treatments
  • Documenting Intake
  • Maintaining Nutrition
  • Microsoft Outlook
  • Pulse Oximetry Tracking
  • Dementia Knowledge and Care
  • Monitor IV Fluids
  • Update Electronic Charts
  • Recordkeeping and Maintenance
  • Procedure Explanation
  • Documenting Vital Signs
  • Microsoft Office
  • Electronic Medical Record (EMR) Software

Timeline

Dispensing Nurse

Habit OPCO
11.2018 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care

United Home Care
06.2018 - 11.2018

Licensed Practical Long Term Care

NurseBay Pointe Rehabilitation Center
04.2017 - 12.2017

Residential Life Skills Instructor

Cardinal Cushing Centers
11.2012 - 11.2016

The Boston Home
01.2012 - 11.2016

Practical Nursing Program -

Blue Hills Regional Technical School

Bachelor of Science - Health Science in Health Science

Oakwood University
Karlyne Chanel