LAUREN OPIO
Dover,DE
Summary
Experienced healthcare professional with a strong background in sub-acute rehab and long-term care nursing. Dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and fostering a collaborative work environment. Demonstrates ability to adapt to changing needs and consistently provide reliable support for both patients and team members. Proficient in patient assessment, care planning, and effective communication.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sub-Acute Rehab and Long Term Care Nurse
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
Staten Island, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Monitored patients'' health conditions closely, promptly reporting significant changes to physicians and other healthcare professionals.
- Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
- Utilized evidence-based nursing practices in wound care management, resulting in improved healing rates among patients with chronic wounds.
- Mentored new nursing staff members, providing guidance and support as they navigated the complexities of long-term care nursing practice.
Long-Term Care Nurse
Golden Gate Nursing Home
Staten Island, NY
03.2021 - 11.2021
- Provided emotional support to both patients and families during challenging times, fostering a sense of comfort within the facility.
- Maintained detailed records of each patient''s medical history, treatments, and progress notes, ensuring accuracy in all documentation.
- Monitored patient reactions after administering medications and IV therapies.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
- Documented treatments delivered, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions, and follow-up care.
Student Nurse
Richmond University Medical Center
Staten Island, NY
01.2018 - 03.2020
- Rotations Included: Vent Unit, Cardiac Telemetry, Medical/Surgical, Pediatrics, Labor & Delivery, Postpartum & Newborn, Post Op
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School Of Nursing
Staten Island, NY10-2020
Skills
- Quality Patient Care
- Patient Vital Assessment
- Effective Pain Relief Methods
- Skilled in Comprehensive Physical Assessments
- Compassionate Communication Skills
- Interdisciplinary Collaboration
- Enteral Nutrition Administration
- Effective Diabetes Monitoring
- Treatment Plan Communication
- Patient Medication Administration
- Intravenous Insertion Skills
- Dementia Support
Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Timeline
Sub-Acute Rehab and Long Term Care Nurse
Carmel Richmond Nursing Home
11.2021 - Current
Long-Term Care Nurse
Golden Gate Nursing Home
03.2021 - 11.2021
Student Nurse
Richmond University Medical Center
01.2018 - 03.2020
Associate of Science - Nursing
Saint Paul's School Of Nursing