Liudmila Lamelas
Summary
Adept LPN with a proven track record at ESMERALD HEALTH, specializing in geriatric and palliative care. Demonstrates excellence in clinical decision-making and compassionate care, enhancing patient comfort and trust. Achieved a significant increase in patient satisfaction through effective communication and meticulous wound care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and HIPAA compliance, fostering a safe and respectful environment for both patients and families. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 15+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
ESMERALD HEALTH
09.2023 - Current
- Conducted thorough patient assessments to identify medical needs and develop appropriate treatment plans.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
- Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
LPN
NURSE PLUS INC
08.2008 - 07.2023
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Customer Service Representative
LAN Chile Cargo
01.2005 - 02.2006
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Exhibited high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
- Collaborated with staff members to enhance customer service experience and exceed team goals through effective client satisfaction rates.
- Educated customers about billing, payment processing and support policies and procedures.
- Managed timely and effective replacement of damaged or missing products.
Phlebotomist
South Shore Hospital
02.2003 - 04.2005
- Packaged and shipped specimens to central lab daily.
- Performed venipunctures, finger sticks and heel sticks for both adult and pediatric patients.
- Validated blood and specimen collection orders, alerting nurses, or physicians of discrepancies between order and nursing station logs.
- Drew blood from veins by vacuum tube, syringe, or butterfly venipuncture methods.
- Centrifuged blood samples as outlined in clinical protocols.
- Reduced contamination risks by strictly adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining a clean work environment.
- Maintained a high level of accuracy in labeling and tracking specimens, ensuring proper testing and timely results.
- Stocked phlebotomy cart or carrier with appropriate supplies.
- Organized daily work based on collection priority.
- Assembled tourniquets, needles, and blood collection devices to prepare work trays.
- Addressed questions and concerns to educate patients on collection process and procedures.
- Demonstrated adaptability by effectively performing blood draws on diverse patient populations, including pediatric, geriatric, and challenging cases.
- Excelled in high-pressure situations, maintaining composure and professionalism during peak hours and emergency scenarios.
- Assisted in training and onboarding new phlebotomists.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Robert Morgan Vocational
Miami, FL06-2008
High School Diploma -
South Dade Senior High
Miami, FL06-1999
Skills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical Documentation
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- End of life care
- Nursing Ethics
- Palliative Care
- Hospice Care
- Medication Administration
- Clinical Decision Making
- HIPAA Compliance
- Direct Patient Care
- Wound Care
- Vital signs
- Patient Assessments
- Patient Care
- Physical Assessment
- Documentation accuracy
- Family Communication
- Clinical judgment
- Breathing Treatments
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - FL Board of Nursing.
- IV certified
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
English
Full Professional
Italian
Elementary
References names
Maria Rivero, RN
786-656-8432
Rosalia Fiorilo, CNA
786-273-8243
Grisel Perez, LPN
305-850-4128
Timeline
LPN
ESMERALD HEALTH
09.2023 - Current
LPN
NURSE PLUS INC
08.2008 - 07.2023
Customer Service Representative
LAN Chile Cargo
01.2005 - 02.2006
Phlebotomist
South Shore Hospital
02.2003 - 04.2005
No Degree - Nursing
Robert Morgan Vocational
High School Diploma -
South Dade Senior High
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