Katrina Neal
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with experience providing high-quality care in fast-paced clinical and long-term care settings. Skilled in patient assessments, medication administration, and effective communication with interdisciplinary teams. Known for maintaining calm under pressure, building rapport with patients and families, and delivering safe, patient-centered care.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
LPN
The Consortium
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications according to prescribed protocols and patient needs.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Collaborated with nurses and doctors to develop care plans for patients.
- Educated patients and families on health management and medication use.
- Documented patient progress and care provided in electronic health records.
- Participated in team meetings to discuss patient care strategies and improvements.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Facilitated referrals for specialty services when necessary.
LPN Charge Nurse
Cathedral Village
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
03.2019 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses throughout shifts.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and needs regularly.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Communicated effectively with patients, families, colleagues, and other healthcare professionals.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to facility policies and procedures.
- Performed routine checks on equipment used for patient care.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Worked with 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.
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
08.2017 - 04.2020
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Reviewed lab results and made appropriate recommendations for further testing or treatment.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Addressed patient care needs, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Admissions and discharges
Education
Lpn - Nursing
Prism Career Institute
Philadelphia, PA06-2016
Skills
- Medication administration
- Compassionate care
- Documentation accuracy
- Wound care
- Diabetes management
- Mental health support
- Family communication
- Team collaboration
- Inpatient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Catheter insertion and care
- Vital sign monitoring
- Head-to-toe assessments
- Electronic health records
Certification
Licensed Practical Nurse 305763
Timeline
LPN
The Consortium
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Cathedral Village
03.2019 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
St. Monica Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
08.2017 - 04.2020
Lpn - Nursing
Prism Career Institute