To obtain a position as a LPN within a team-oriented clinical setting that will use my skills, education and passion for patient care; while promoting professional growth and development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Home Care
All Pointe Home Care
07.2024 - Current
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with best practices, regulatory requirements, and advancements within the field of home care nursing.
Administered injections, catheter care, and other skilled nursing procedures with precision and attention to patient comfort.
Maintained detailed and accurate records of patient progress, ensuring timely communication with primary care providers.
Observe, record, and report to the appropriate person client symptoms, reactions and changes.
Built strong relationships with patients and their families through clear communication, empathy, and understanding of individual needs.
Enhanced the efficiency of home visits by effectively managing schedules and prioritizing patients based on acuity levels.
LPN
Paramount Wellness Retreat
07.2023 - Current
Administer medication as prescribed to manage withdrawal symptoms and address any underlying medical conditions. -monitor patients’ vital sign, adverse reactions to medications, recognize and respond promptly to any signs of medical emergencies or worsening withdrawal symptoms. -provide continuous monitoring of patients during the detoxification process to ensure safety. -provide counseling and emotional support to help patients cope with the challenges of detoxification.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
LPN
TheSummit At Plantsville
04.2022 - Current
Wound care and treatments, gastrostomy tube feeding and tube site care, Foley catheterization care and colostomy care. -Provide care of ventilator and tracheostomy respiratory failure patients -Monitor & assess residents for change in conditions and notifying MD, Supervisor and responsible party of the resident
LPN
Lutheran Home of Southbury
05.2021 - 04.2023
Medication administration or oral, ocular, topical, subcutaneous and intradermal injections, nebulizer treatments, medications delivered via Peg Tube, glucose monitoring and insulin administration.
-Notify Supervisor of emergency situations and/or unusual events, abuse and neglect of residents, and death of a resident.
LPN
Regency House of Wallingford
01.2018 - 05.2021
Administers nursing care under the supervision of a Registered Nurse
Medication administration and provision of care to chronic/stable clients as determined by a physician or health care practitioner.
Admission process and documentation including nursing assessment, care plan process, medical history and entering in the EMR; ensuring residents and families on understanding of discharge instructions.
Transcribe, document, and implement physician’s orders
LPN
Beacon Brook Health Center
07.2016 - 01.2018
Responsible for personal hygiene, safety, comfort, nutrition, exercise, and elimination needs of clients in a 126 bed long term care and sub-acute rehab facility
Make observations and collects specimens
Documents patient care in electronic medical records (EMR)
Contributes in a positive manner towards client’s psychological comfort along with bedside nursing care
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Nursing prerequisite
Naugatuck Valley Community College
Waterbury, CT
Associate Degree in Nursing -
W.F. Kaynor Technical High School
Waterbury, CT
06.2015
Prerequisite -
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CT
06.2015
Certification
State of CT Licensed Practical Nurse
American Heart Association BLS for Healthcare Providers (CPR and AED) Program