Linda Pittenger
West Henrietta
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering
nineteen + years of experience in the field. CPR certified. Provide compassionate patient care. Assist with procedures. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient in cultivating positive relationships with patients and caregivers to implement patient care objectives. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities. Triage patients, taking down information. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and a compassionate nature. Skilled Quality Assurance Auditor with thirteen + years of experience. Detailed oriented. Strong communication skills. Identify defects, develop, implement procedures and processes to reduce errors and improve production. Effectively manage multiple tasks and coordinate time effectively. Audit products, orders and logs. Computer software experience. Experience with Spin Cast, Packaging and Autoclave Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Rochester Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Responded to patient emergencies to provide prompt and correct intervention .
- Participated in quality improvement initiatives to improve patient care outcomes.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary team to evaluate patient data and determine patient care plans.
- Educated patients and families to increase understanding of condition and best ways to manage.
- Maintained patient confidentiality by protecting unauthorized access to personal information.
- Demonstrated knowledge of technical procedures and proper equipment use.
- Utilized evidence-based practice to assess and provide care for patients.
- Administered medications and treatments to manage patient's condition.
- Maintained accurate and comprehensive patient records in line with regulatory standards.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
- Stayed current with health system initiatives and incorporated evidence-based practice and research into care routine.
- Provided wound care to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Handled patient transfers, following safety protocols to prevent injuries.
- Handled patient discharge planning, arranging for follow-up care after leaving healthcare facility.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Monitored patients, evaluated results, and recommended further courses of treatment to quickly improve patient outcomes.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
HCR Home Care
10.2019 - 06.2020
- Coordinate patient care with appropriate nursing staff
- Scheduled appointments to enter date time into computerized scheduler
- Problem solving between patient/families and nursing staff.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Rochester Regional Health
01.2018 - 10.2019
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Evaluated patients to identify and behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and evaluate needs and deliver care
- Supported physicians during examinations
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Obtained specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Administered injections
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Provided diagnosis information, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Lifetime Heath Medical Group
06.2010 - 01.2018
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Administered injections
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Provided diagnosis information, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers, to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Evaluated patients to identify and address behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and evaluate needs and deliver care
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Supported physicians during examinations and procedures
- Obtained specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Rochester Regional Health
01.2004 - 06.2010
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Evaluated patients to identify and behavioral concerns and medically-relevant symptoms
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and evaluate needs and deliver care
- Supported physicians during examinations
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels
- Obtained specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport
- Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Input medical histories, symptoms and vital statistics as part of the intake process
- Administered injections
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment
- Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management
- Provided diagnosis information, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
Quality Assurance Auditor
Bausch & Lomb
01.1989 - 01.2002
- Analyze data to optimize productivity and maximize quality
- Audit out going product and perform in house audits ensuring compliance
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
- Make recommendations
- Trained employees to apply processes correctly
- Work with department managers to develop and maintain internal protocols
- Experience with Spin Cast, Packaging and Autoclave machines
- Experience inspecting contact lenses, and packaging
- Strong knowledge of process design and controls
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel
- Excellent leadership, communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills
- Team-Oriented.
Education
License Practical Nurse -
Genesee Valley BOCES
Batavia, NY01.2004
Skills
- Patient Intake
- Family Communication
- Emergency Response
- Physical Assessment
- Medical Records Management
- Vital Signs
- EMR / EHR
- Patient Care
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Monitoring
- Diabetes Management
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Patient Triaging
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient Management
- Staff Supervision
- Caregiving Skills
- Medication Dispensing
- Patient Relationship Building
- Shared Governance
- Medical Office Administration
- Chronic Disease Management
- Clinical Judgment
Certification
CPR certified through American Heart Association
Skills
Patient management, Patient privacy and confidentiality Direct patient care, Infection control and aseptic procedures, Medical office administration, Data entry, Chronic disease management, EMR / EHR, Patient assessments, Training, Charting and clinical documentation, Process optimization, Specimen collection and analysis, Medical records management, Breathing treatments, Notifying family members, Regulatory compliance, Interpreting documents, Problem solving, Adhere to industry and internal policies, Auditing, Training, Change, Update procedures, Time management
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
University Of Rochester Medical Center
09.2023 - Current
PATIENT SERVICE COORDINATOR
HCR Home Care
10.2019 - 06.2020
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Rochester Regional Health
01.2018 - 10.2019
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Lifetime Heath Medical Group
06.2010 - 01.2018
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
Rochester Regional Health
01.2004 - 06.2010
Quality Assurance Auditor
Bausch & Lomb
01.1989 - 01.2002
License Practical Nurse -
Genesee Valley BOCES
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