Lorena Regalado
Venice
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with proven success at Crescent Health and Rehabilitation, enhancing patient outcomes through effective medication administration and empathetic communication. Skilled in wound care and clinical assessment, I excel in high-pressure environments, fostering teamwork and patient education to promote healthier lifestyles and improve satisfaction.
Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crescent Health and Rehabillitation
01.2024 - Current
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Facilitated patient education on disease management and prevention, empowering individuals towards healthier lifestyles.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Led training sessions for new LPNs and nursing assistants, improving team competency and patient care standards.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Nurse Staffing
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL04-2025
Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Suncoast Technical College
Sarasota, FL07-2021
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Clinical assessment
- Healthcare teamwork
- Patient documentation
- Effective communication
- Critical thinking
- Time management
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Care planning
- ADL assistance
- Palliative care
- End-of-life care
- Medication reconciliation
- Pain management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Documenting incidents
- Caring for wounds
- Tuberculosis testing
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) - Florida Board of Nursing.
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Crescent Health and Rehabillitation
01.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Island Nurse Staffing
05.2022 - 05.2024
Associate of Science - Nursing
Suncoast Technical College
Certification - Licensed Practical Nurse
Suncoast Technical College
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