Katherine Vargas
Colonia,NJ
Summary
Dedicated LPN with over 6 years of expertise in patient care, clinical procedures, medication administration and implementing care plans. With the ability to provide compassionate and efficient care while managing routine and complex medical tasks using critical thinking and effective communication to enhance patient outcomes.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
New Jersey State Senator Nicholas Scutari
Gillette, NJ
02.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop personalized care plans for patients.
- Administered medications safely and effectively, preventing adverse reactions or complications.
- Educated patients and families on healthcare management strategies, promoting self-care and wellbeing.
- Conducted health assessments, documenting findings to ensure continuity of care.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
LPN Charge Nurse
The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center
New York, NY
10.2018 - 02.2025
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care plans and facility protocols.
- Monitored patient conditions, documenting changes and reporting critical information promptly.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Achieved successful unit leadership by providing quality nursing care to 30 to 40 patients per day in 40-bed unit.
Education
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ11-2017
Skills
- Patient Care & Assessment
- Nursing Documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Home healthcare
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Wound care
- Medication administration
- Care Plan implementation
- Infection control practices
- Nursing staff supervision
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Strong clinical judgment
- Team Collaboration
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nurse - New Jersey & New York State Board of Nursing
New Jersey License # -26NP499200600 / Active through 2027
New York License # -331724-01/ Active through 2027
- BLS/CPR Certified - AHA/ Expires 2027
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
New Jersey State Senator Nicholas Scutari
02.2025 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
The Riverside Premier Rehabilitation and Healing Center
10.2018 - 02.2025
LPN Certificate - Nursing
Jersey College