Kristie McLaughlin-Pizzo
Port Saint Lucie
Summary
Skilled LPN with proven expertise in medication administration and vital signs monitoring, honed at Wyckoff Heights Medical Center. Excelled in delivering high-quality patient care, leveraging strong time management and communication skills to enhance patient trust and compliance. Demonstrated commitment to infection control and patient safety, significantly contributing to improved clinical outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN/ Medical Assistant 3
Conviva/ Humana
07.2012 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Performed EKGs and other diagnostic tests, contributing to accurate and timely diagnoses.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Measured patient spirometry.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Built strong relationships with patients through effective communication skills that foster trust in the clinic''s commitment to quality care.
- Performed phlebotomy tasks efficiently while ensuring minimal discomfort for patients during blood collection procedures.
- Obtained prior authorization for non-covered medication
- Escribed medication to pharmacy
- Inserted heplocks and administered IV fluids as ordered by the provider
LPN
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
04.2008 - 07.2012
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
LPN
Midway Nursing Home
10.2009 - 11.2010
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Administered medication
- Administered tube feeding
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Education
LPN - LPN
LaGuardia Community College
Long Island City, NY01-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Catheter care
- Phlebotomy
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Breathing treatments
- EKGs
Timeline
LPN/ Medical Assistant 3
Conviva/ Humana
07.2012 - Current
LPN
Midway Nursing Home
10.2009 - 11.2010
LPN
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
04.2008 - 07.2012
LPN - LPN
LaGuardia Community College
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