Katlin Zubal
Cortland,NY
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration and vital signs monitoring. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through compassionate care and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. As an already established LPN, I believe that as an NLRN I can further my experience in nursing and provide the team with dedication and compassion.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
Cortland, NY
02.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, reporting changes to nursing staff for timely intervention.
- Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient assessments and needs.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and streamline workflows.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Cortland, NY
06.2016 - 08.2021
- Mentored junior nurses, providing guidance on best practices in patient care and safety standards.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in daily operations within the unit.
- Conducted regular training sessions for staff on compliance with healthcare regulations and protocols.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Groton Community Health Care
Groton, NY
07.2015 - 06.2016
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care instructions.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tompkins Cortland Community College
Dryden, NY05-2026
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Adaptable and flexible
- Responsible and dependable
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Compassionate care
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cortland Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
06.2016 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Groton Community Health Care
07.2015 - 06.2016
Associate of Science - Nursing
Tompkins Cortland Community College