Kathrine LaFond-Poli
Deltona
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Graduate Practical Nurse with hands-on clinical experience in a rehabilitation hospital and acute settings. Demonstrates strong patient care, medication administration, and communications skills. Focused on patient satisfaction through effective communication and team collaboration.
Overview
1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Student
Acute Care Facility
Altamonte Springs
07.2026 - 04.2027
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a clean and safe environment for patients.
Dental Lab Technician
M&D Dental Arts
Deltona
05.2025 - 05.2026
- Facilitated finishing of crowns and bridges to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Coordinated with dental professionals to clarify case requirements and enhance restoration outcomes.
- Reviewed prescriptions from dentists to determine the type of restoration required.
- Provided customer service support via phone and email to address inquiries and resolve issues.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety standards.
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Volusia County Schools
DeLand
09.2018 - 05.2025
- Provided instruction and guidance to students in the absence of the regular teacher.
- Implemented lesson plans and adapted materials for diverse learning needs.
- Managed classroom activities and maintained student engagement during lessons.
- Assisted in classroom management, fostering a positive learning environment.
- Adapted teaching methods to accommodate diverse learning styles of students.
- Provided instructional support in various subjects across multiple grade levels.
- Supervised students during lunch and recess, ensuring safety and compliance.
Education
Diploma - LPN
Orlando School of Nursing
Lake Mary, FL04-2027
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Seminole State College of Florida
Sanford, FL04-2018
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessments
- Vital signs
- Patient care
- Wound care
- Pediatric care
- Patient safety protocols
- PPE compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Active listening
- Communication
- Patient rapport
Certification
- Adult First Aid / CPR AED adult/child/infant American Heart Association
- CNA #67236
Timeline
LPN Student
Acute Care Facility
07.2026 - 04.2027
Dental Lab Technician
M&D Dental Arts
05.2025 - 05.2026
Elementary Substitute Teacher
Volusia County Schools
09.2018 - 05.2025
Diploma - LPN
Orlando School of Nursing
Associate of Science - Criminal Justice Technology
Seminole State College of Florida