Linda Rice
Rochester,New York
Summary
Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unity Living Center
89 Genesee Street Rochester New York 14611
03.2003 - 03.2023
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Rochester, NY05.2003
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Education Opportunity Center
Rochester, NY08.1982
Skills
- Writing Reports
- Patient Triaging
- Task Delegation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Counting Narcotics
- Wound Care
- ADLs Assistance
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Medication Dispensing
- Immunization Administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- HIPAA Protocols
- Educating Families
- Behavioral Assessment
- Documenting Intake
- Sample Collection
- IV Insertion
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Tracheostomy Care
- Hygiene Support
- Intravenous Medications
- Intramuscular Injections
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Unity Living Center
03.2003 - 03.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing Practice
Education Opportunity Center