Compassionate RN with 16 years of experience in patient care and treatment implementation. Proficient in managing both routine and emergency situations, ensuring high standards of care. Strong interpersonal skills support effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Recognized for enhancing patient satisfaction through proactive service and advocacy.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Madison Pointe Care Center
New Port Richey, FL
01.2025 - Current
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
LPN Charge Nurse
Luxe at Lutz Health and Rehab Center
Lutz, FL
08.2020 - 01.2025
Charted patient data in EMR system and informed care team of significant changes.
Inserted IV lines and catheters with focus on best practices and compassionate care.
Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms.
Leveraged wound care expertise to change dressings and monitor for signs of infection.
Collected samples, such as blood, urine and sputum from patients and performed routine laboratory tests on samples.
Prepared and examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Supervised nurses' aides and assistants.
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes, conferring with other healthcare team members as necessary.
Safeguarded against germ spread with stringent enforcement of infection-control procedures.
Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure to identify issues.
Answered patient calls and determined proper course of care.
Collaborated with healthcare team to assess patient needs and develop treatment plans.
Observed patients, charted and reporting changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication and treatment and taking any necessary action.
Assembled and used equipment, such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes and oxygen suppliers.
Administered prescribed medications according to treatment plan.
LVN Charge Nurse
Tarzana Health & Rehab
Tarzana, CA
08.2018 - 06.2020
Administered medications according to physician orders and monitored patient response.
Monitored vital signs, recorded observations, and reported changes to physicians or nurses in charge.
Maintained accurate medical records and documentation of patient visits.
LPN Charge Nurse
Trinity Regional Rehab Center
Trinity, FL
04.2016 - 07.2016
LVN Charge Nurse
Tarzana Health & Rehab
Tarzana, CA
12.2009 - 03.2016
Medical Assistant
First Care Medical Group
Lancaster, CA
09.2005 - 10.2006
CNA
Antelope Valley Care Center
Lancaster, CA
09.2000 - 07.2004
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing - Registered Nurse
Galen College of Nursing
Tampa, FL
06-2025
DIPLOMA OF VOCATIONAL NURSING - Nursing
Kaplan College
North Hollywood, CA
04.2008
CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT - Nursing
Antelope Valley Care Center
Landcaster, CA
09-2000
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Antelope Valley High School
Lancaster, CA
06-2000
Skills
Charted patient data in EMR system
Inserted IV lines and catheters
Set up equipment and prepared medical treatment rooms
Wound care
Collected samples and performed routine laboratory tests
Prepared and examined food trays
Supervised nurses' aides and assistants
Evaluated nursing intervention outcomes
Infection-control procedures
Measured and recorded patient temperature and blood pressure