Kristina Sylvander BSN, RN
West Babylon,NY
Summary
I am a patient-oriented nursing professional with five years of hands-on experience in delivering direct and indirect patient care to individuals as an LPN in settings such as short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. I have been a Licensed Practical Nurse since May of 2018 and have been practicing since July of 2018. I will be a graduate of Helene Fuld College of Nursing in May of 2024. Within my role as an LPN, I provide care for 30 to 60 patients per shift. My care includes observations for changes in condition, vital sign monitoring, medication administration, wound care, laboratory and diagnostic monitoring, and completing admissions as they come. I skillfully complete tasks and foster relationships with patients.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
West Babylon, NY
07.2018 - Current
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY05-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Western Suffolk BOCES
Northport, NY05-2018
High School Diploma -
Lindenhurst High School
Lindenhurst, NY06-2015
Skills
- ADL Assistance
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Direct Patient Care
- Educating Families
- Geriatric Care
- Multi-tasking and Prioritization
- Tracking Symptoms
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Leadership
- Accountability
Certification
- BLS
- Licensed Practical Nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
07.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
Licensed Practical Nurse Certification -
Western Suffolk BOCES
High School Diploma -
Lindenhurst High School
- BLS
- Licensed Practical Nurse
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