Lucy DeMartin
Westminster,MA
Summary
Student LPN who brings strong academic performance and willingness to learn. Eager to build upon success in areas such as patient care and clinical skills. Noted for attention to detail, work ethic, and team-mindedness. Currently working towards my LPN degree, with plans to continue onto a BSN. Solid understanding of the role of nurses in interdisciplinary environments. Excellent clinical and people skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Nursing Student - Long Term Care
09.2023 - 12.2023
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Conducting FSBS checks and understanding the readings to provide complete care for diabetic needs.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms.
- Developed strong rapport with patients through active listening, empathy, and effective communication skills.
- Assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADLs), such as bathing, dressing, feeding, and toileting.
- Conducting patient assessments, including physical assessments and evaluating changes in patient physical/mental condition.
- Having thorough knowledge and strict adherence to safety protocols and infection control measures, including proper hand hygiene, isolation precautions, and use of personal protective equipment.
- Understanding of dementia patient's unique needs and challenges, as well as an ability to provide appropriate care and support.
Clinical Nursing Student - Medical/Surgical
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Applied evidence-based practice principles in providing high-quality nursing care for optimal patient outcomes.
- Effectively managed time and prioritized tasks to optimize patient care during fast-paced clinical rotations.
- Demonstrated critical thinking skills in analyzing complex medical situations for appropriate nursing action.
- Conducted thorough head-to-toe assessments for newly admitted patients while making careful documentation of findings.
- Promoted patient safety by consistently maintaining a clean and organized clinical environment.
- Consistently demonstrated adaptability when dealing with unexpected changes in patient acuity or staffing levels during shifts.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Administered close patient care, checked vital signs, and monitored telemetry.
- Administered medications safely and accurately, adhering to strict protocols for dosage and administration.
- Improved patient care by diligently monitoring and recording vital signs and symptoms, and reporting back to the RN.
- Assisted with patient transfers, observing safety protocols to prevent damage to patient and self.
Clinical Nursing Student - Mental Health
02.2024 - 03.2024
- Leveraged feedback and process improvement opportunities to create a safer and healthier environment and increase patient satisfaction.
- Established rapport with patients, actively listened to their concerns, and used therapeutic communication to effectively build trust and relationships.
- Thorough knowledge of psychiatric medications, including administration procedures, dosage calculations, monitoring for side effects, and educating patients about medication compliance and management.
- Familiarity with evidence-based therapeutic interventions and modalities, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy, de-escalation techniques, and group therapy.
- Followed all personal and health data procedures to effectively comply with HIPAA laws and prevent information breaches.
- Assisted in ongoing monitoring and evaluations of behaviors and patient conditions.
Clinical Nursing Student - Maternity
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Pediatrics
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Pediatrics
04.2024 - Current
Education
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Quinsigamond Community College
Worcester, MA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School
Hudson, MA05.2018
Skills
- Clinical judgment
- Health Promotion
- Disease Prevention/Infection Control
- Critical Thinking
- Medication Administration
- Patient Physical/Mental Assessments
- Taking and Recording Vital Signs
- Activities of Daily Living ADLs
- Team Collaboration
- Telemetry monitoring
- Medical Aseptic and Surgical Aseptic Technique
Certification
- BLS Certification
Timeline
Clinical Nursing Student - Maternity
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Pediatrics
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Pediatrics
04.2024 - Current
Clinical Nursing Student - Mental Health
02.2024 - 03.2024
Clinical Nursing Student - Medical/Surgical
01.2024 - 05.2024
Clinical Nursing Student - Long Term Care
09.2023 - 12.2023
Associate of Science - Licensed Practical Nurse
Quinsigamond Community College
High School Diploma -
Hudson High School