Lisa Cirasuolo
New York Mills,NY
Summary
I have been an LPN for many years, and take pride in my work, as well as having a great sense of accomplishment when attending to the health care needs of my patients.
I am also very thorough in my work and strive for the highest quality in both patient care and satisfaction,
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
04.2012 - Current
- Have worked as a staff nurse in various doctors' offices, however, most recently, performing EKGs
LPN, Private Duty
Oxford Home Care Services
08.2003 - 03.2012
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Established therapeutic relationships with diverse patient populations across various age ranges and medical conditions.
- Reduced hospital readmission rates by closely monitoring patients and promptly addressing any health concerns.
- Managed wound care effectively, implementing appropriate treatments to promote healing and prevent infection.
- Developed and maintained strong rapport with patients and families, earning their trust and confidence in the nursing care provided.
- Maintained accurate and up-to-date patient records, facilitating seamless communication among healthcare providers.
- Communicated regularly with family members regarding updates on patient progress, addressing any questions or concerns that arose.
- Administered prescribed medication and treatment as permitted by state and local regulations in accordance with physician orders.
- Prepared visit notes, updated and summarized client records and conferred with health care disciplines in providing coordinated client care.
- Supported personal care needs, shopping for groceries, and cleaning house.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Scheduled appointments and transported patients to medical facilities using personal transportation.
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by physicians.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Reported general, physical, and mental condition of patients to support care initiatives.
LPN
Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.1992 - 03.1993
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Provided patient education on health care issues and prescribed medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
Education
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Shreveport/Bossier Regional Technical Institute
Shreveport, LA05.1992
High school diploma - General Studies
Sidney Senior High School
Sidney, NY1982
Skills
- Nursing
- Vital Signs
- Tube Feeding
- Home Care
- Medical Office Experience
- Triage
- Medication Administration
- Patient care
- Experience Administering Injections
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Diabetes management
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Family communication
- ADL assistance
- Documenting intake
- Breathing treatments
- Patient triaging
- Caregiving skills
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Nursing
- Outpatient care
- Home health care
- Counting narcotics
- Documenting incidents
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Licensed practical nurse
- [State] licensed practical nurse
- HIPAA protocols
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Caring for wounds
- Patient support
Certification
- CPR Certification
- LPN
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Slocum Dickson Medical Group
04.2012 - Current
LPN, Private Duty
Oxford Home Care Services
08.2003 - 03.2012
LPN
Willis Knighton Medical Center
06.1992 - 03.1993
Practical Nursing Certificate - Practical Nursing
Shreveport/Bossier Regional Technical Institute
High school diploma - General Studies
Sidney Senior High School
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