LINDA DIGREGORIO
Prime Care Medical
Tamiment,PA
2027
years of professional experience
Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with strong skills in medication administration, patient assessment, clinical documentation, and infection control. Known for compassionate care, accurate charting, and supporting safe, high-quality patient outcomes.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
10 Years 10 Months- Administered medications and treatments according to physician orders and facility protocols.
- Assessed patient conditions and reported changes to nursing staff and providers.
- Documented vital signs, care interventions, and clinical observations accurately in records.
- Coordinated daily care tasks with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary support staff.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and infection-control support in compliance with standards.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse Manager
10 Years 10 Months- Coordinated triage processes to prioritize patient acuity and support timely treatment.
- Supervised nursing staff, assigned patient flow, and reinforced urgent care clinical protocols.
- Monitored medication administration, charting accuracy, and compliance with state nursing standards.
- Evaluated staffing needs, adjusted schedules, and maintained coverage during peak patient volume.
- Trained nursing team members on intake procedures, infection control, and patient communication.
- Collaborated with providers to streamline care delivery and resolve daily workflow issues.
- Reviewed incident reports, addressed safety concerns, and supported corrective action follow-up.
- Maintained supply levels, equipment readiness, and clinical documentation for efficient urgent care operations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized care plans for patients with complex health conditions.
- Served as a patient advocate, ensuring that their needs were met while respecting their autonomy and dignity.
- Enhanced staff performance through continuous training, mentoring, and regular performance evaluations.
- Managed supply inventory levels efficiently to minimize waste while ensuring availability of necessary items for quality patient care delivery.
- Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to infection control measures and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives aimed at enhancing patient outcomes and reducing healthcare system costs.
- Streamlined workflow by updating or creating new policies and procedures for the nursing unit.
- Increased patient satisfaction by addressing concerns promptly and ensuring consistent communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers.
- Coordinated staffing schedules according to fluctuations in census levels, balancing workload demands with available resources without compromising quality standards.
- Maintained licensure requirements through ongoing professional development activities such as continuing education courses or attending conferences relevant to nursing practice trends and innovations.
- Mentored new hires on best practices in clinical assessments, interventions, and documentation requirements within the facility''s guidelines.
- Maintained medication room in full compliance with government and facility requirements.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired well-qualified nursing staff.
- Helped to develop, improve and implement nursing policies and procedures.
- Evaluated and improved team member performance through coaching and training.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
- Maintained meticulous records of patient care, treatments, and progress, ensuring continuity of care.
- Coordinated with pharmacy staff to ensure accurate medication dispensing, minimizing errors.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical record.
- Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
- Provided wound care, dressing changes, and infection-control support in compliance with standards.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide antiseptic wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment.
- Reinforced patient education on medications, self-care, and treatment compliance.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Monitored patient responses and escalated urgent concerns for timely intervention.
- Reinforced patient education on medications, self-care, and treatment compliance.
- Maintained organized charts and ensured continuity of care across shifts.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Licensed Practical Nurse
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout the care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life care.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Documented vital signs, care interventions, and clinical observations accurately in records.
- Coordinated daily care tasks with RNs, physicians, and interdisciplinary support staff.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Associate of Science - Practical Nursing
Skills
Medication delivery
Vital signs monitoring
Wound care
Caregiving skills
Patient assessments
Clinical documentation
Infection control
Patient safety protocols
Medication review
Emergency response
Relationship management
Immunization administration
Wound care
Care planning
Patient triaging
Direct patient care
ADL assistance
Compassionate care
Health literacy
Breathing treatments
Emergency preparedness
Patient engagement
Clinical judgment
Chronic disease management
Mental health support
Rehabilitation techniques
Palliative care
Caregiving
Order transcription
Geriatric care
Trauma-informed care
Family communication
Clinical documentation
Patient interaction
Writing reports
Documenting incidents
Documenting intake
Patient counseling
Report writing
Nutritional management
Task management
Cultural competence
Analytical skills
Maintaining nutrition
Samples collection
Biomedical hazard disposal
Medical records security
Specimen collection
Waste management
Licensed practical nurse
[State] licensed practical nurse
Diversity awareness
Tuberculosis testing
Wound management
Team leadership
Caregiving skills
[State] licensed practical nurse
Patient charting
Tuberculosis testing
EKG administration
Documenting incidents
Critical thinking
Patient charting
Intervention assessment
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