Liza Lamere
Barton,VT
Summary
Accomplished LPN/ADON with a proven track record at Maple Lane Nursing and Retirement Home, enhancing patient care through strict adherence to nursing standards and effective care planning. Skilled in medication administration and compassionate care, I excel in creating safe, empathetic environments for geriatric patients, significantly improving patient satisfaction and compliance.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Respite Care Provider
Northeast Kingdom Human Services
12.2022 - Current
- Coordinated recreational activities for patients, promoting socialization and cognitive engagement throughout the respite period.
- Assisted patients with mobility and transfers, ensuring safety and comfort during all movements.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene tasks, promoting dignity and wellbeing.
- Oral medication administration.
LPN/ADON
Maple Lane Nursing And Retirement Home
07.2012 - Current
- Enhanced patient care by ensuring adherence to nursing policies, procedures, and standards.
- Promoted continuity of care by accurately documenting all pertinent information in electronic medical records systems.
- Maintained a safe and hygienic environment by enforcing infection control measures and facility regulations.
- Managed challenging situations calmly and professionally, contributing to a positive work environment for staff members.
- Served as a liaison between physicians, patients, and families to ensure clear communication regarding care plans and progress updates.
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Coordinated discharge planning efforts in collaboration with case managers, social workers, and other healthcare providers.
- 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.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Education
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Randolph Center, VT06.2012
Skills
- Medication Administration
- Nursing Management
- Direct Patient Care
- Care Planning
- HIPAA Compliance
- Clinical judgment
- Geriatric Nursing
- Catheter Care
- Compassionate Care
- End of life care
- Vital signs
- Attention to Detail
Certification
Infection Preventionist
Certified Dementia Practitioner 2017- current
Certified in Long Term Care 2023- current
Timeline
Respite Care Provider
Northeast Kingdom Human Services
12.2022 - Current
LPN/ADON
Maple Lane Nursing And Retirement Home
07.2012 - Current
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Vermont Technical College
Infection Preventionist
Certified Dementia Practitioner 2017- current
Certified in Long Term Care 2023- current
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