Linda Carroll
Yonkers,NY
Summary
Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Highly trained Psychiatric Staff Nurse offering well-developed interpersonal, acute care treatment and relationship building skills. Promoting pleasant personality and skills helping patients stay calm and communicative.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Psychiatric Nurse
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
11.2013 - Current
- Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations.
- Facilitated therapeutic communication, conflict resolution and crisis intervention by redirecting negative behaviors and helping patients regain or improve coping abilities.
- Conducted therapy for mentally ill patients in group and individual settings to assist patients in achieving normalcy.
- Provided direct quality care to patients by monitoring, recording and evaluating psychiatric conditions.
- Administered medication and treatments to patients to observe and record responses.
- Managed challenging patient behaviors with patience and empathy, utilizing therapeutic interventions to help individuals regain control over their emotions.
- Advocated for patients'' rights and best interests during treatment team meetings, collaborating effectively with medical professionals from diverse disciplines.
LPN Hyperbaric /Wound Care Nurse
Mount Vernon Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Enhanced patient satisfaction levels through effective communication and empathetic listening skills.
- Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to develop comprehensive care plans for patients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Medical-Surgical LPN
Mount Vernon Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2011
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality medical-surgical care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Assisted physicians in conducting diagnostic tests, interpreting results, and developing appropriate treatment plans.
- Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal patient health.
- Provided comprehensive wound care management, including dressing changes, debridement, and infection prevention measures.
- Skillfully inserted intravenous lines, managed catheters, administered tube feedings, and performed other essential nursing tasks as required.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Westchester Community College
Valhalla, NYAssociate of Science - Nursing
Southern Westchester BOCES
Elmsford, NY06.2005
Skills
- Compassionate Care
- Behavioral Health
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Mental Health Support
- Medication Administration
- Behavioral assessment
- Work Planning and Coordination
- Nursing Ethics
- Post Operative Care
- Health Promotion
- Catheter Care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Wound Care
- Health Education
Certification
- Licensed LPN -
- BLS
- Certified Hyperbaric diving,
- Trauma informed approach certification1-4
- Community Safety for Assertive Community Treatment Teams
- Code of Conduct fro Custodians of people with Special Needs
Timeline
LPN Psychiatric Nurse
Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
11.2013 - Current
LPN Hyperbaric /Wound Care Nurse
Mount Vernon Hospital
02.2012 - 06.2013
Medical-Surgical LPN
Mount Vernon Hospital
02.2006 - 11.2011
No Degree - Nursing
Westchester Community College
Associate of Science - Nursing
Southern Westchester BOCES
- Licensed LPN -
- BLS
- Certified Hyperbaric diving,
- Trauma informed approach certification1-4
- Community Safety for Assertive Community Treatment Teams
- Code of Conduct fro Custodians of people with Special Needs
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