KERLINE DESIR
FORT LAUDERDALE,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood, skilled in medication administration and patient care. Proven track record of enhancing patient satisfaction through effective communication and quality care. Adept at wound care and fostering collaborative relationships within interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
02.2021 - Current
- Administered medications and provided patient care under supervision.
- Assisted in monitoring vital signs and documenting patient conditions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient areas to ensure safety.
- Supported healthcare team by preparing equipment and supplies for procedures.
- Engaged with patients to provide comfort and answer basic inquiries.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge.
- Implemented infection control practices to promote patient health standards.
- Collaborated with staff to streamline daily operations and improve efficiency.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- 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.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- 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.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
10.2019 - 01.2022
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans, optimizing patient outcomes.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Assisted in management of patient flow in busy settings, reducing wait times and improving efficiency.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
- Monitored patient reactions to medications and treatments, quickly addressing adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
Tampa, Florida10-2017
High School Diploma -
South Broward High
Hollywood, FL06-1999
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- Catheter care
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Health education
- Patient evaluations
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Care planning
- Patient triaging
- ADL assistance
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Patient intake
- Preventive care
- Caregiving skills
- Transcribing orders
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Patient management
- Staff supervision
- Palliative care
- Behavioral assessment
- Rehabilitation techniques
- Mental health support
- Medical records management
- Outpatient care
- Maintaining nutrition
- Indirect patient care
- Verbal and written communication
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Patient safety protocols
- Quality assurance
- Counting narcotics
- Charting and recording
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Biomedical hazard disposal
- Tuberculosis testing
- Documenting incidents
- HIPAA protocols
- Psychotropic medications
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- Cultural competence
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Tracking symptoms
- Licensed practical nurse
- Samples collection
- Caring for wounds
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Patient education
- Responsible and dependable
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Regional Hospital Hollywood
02.2021 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wellpath
10.2019 - 01.2022
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Jersey College
High School Diploma -
South Broward High
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