Leslie Vasquez
Palmetto
Summary
Highly motivated and licensed practical nurse with a strong desire for career advancement, seeking opportunities to utilize and enhance nursing skills. Committed to fostering positive relationships with patients and partners, aiming to improve overall patient care. Proven ability to adapt effectively to various work environments and provide personalized care based on individual patient needs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Newborn Hearing Screener
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Conducted hearing screening for newborns using automated auditory brainstem response (AABR)
- Educated parents on screening results and importance of follow-up care with pediatrician.
- Proper documentation in electronic medical records (EMR)
- collaboration with nurses, neonatologist and pediatricians.
Home Health LPN
Family First HomeCare LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted with client personal care needs to foster independence and well-being.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to increase comfort and quality of life.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
- Observed strict confidentiality and safeguarded all patient-related information.
- Communicated with patients with compassion while keeping medical information private.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider
- Safeguarded patient privacy by maintaining strict adherence to HIPAA regulations during all interactions and documentation processes.
- Reduced hospital readmissions through diligent monitoring, early intervention, and timely communication with healthcare team members.
- Assisted patients in achieving mobility goals through safe transfer techniques, ambulation support, and range of motion exercises.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to provide comprehensive patient care and ensure optimal medication management.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Manatee Technical College
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
Skills
- Patient care and safety
- Patient Advocacy and support
- Enthusiasm to learn new skills
- Wound dressing and care
- Catheter insertion and care
- Medication Administration
- G-Tube feeding and care
- Infection control
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Record management
- Vital Signs Recording
- Seizure management
- HIPAA compliance
Certification
CPR-11/2026
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
Newborn Hearing Screener
Johns Hopkins All Children's Hospital
12.2024 - Current
Home Health LPN
Family First HomeCare LLC
01.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Palmetto High School
CPR-11/2026
LPN - Nursing
Manatee Technical College
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