Luz Young
Douglasville,GA
Summary
License practical nurse with over five years of experience in patient care. Caring professional with ambition to learn and gain experience to be a better nurse. Looking for a nursing or clinical position where I can utilize my nursing skills and years of experience.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Maxim Health Services
Atlanta, GA
08.2021 - Current
- Monitoring trach and maintaining a patent airway.
- Trach suctioning as needed to maintain a patent airway.
- Trach care and changing trach tie
- G tube care and maintaining tube patent.
- Administration of meds/fluids via j/peg tube
- Monitoring and documenting saturation level, pulse, and temperature
- Assisting patient with ADL's such as bathing or dressing.
- Assisting with repositioning patient in bed or chair.
- Assisting with transferring patient from bed to chair or chair to bed.
- Monitoring, documenting and conveying important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care.
- Documenting and reporting any change of condition to case manager, physician and agency staff.
- Minimizing staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Evaluating patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
Shillington, PA
03.2015 - 07.2020
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using pointclickcare.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Conducted patient assessments to obtain patient health history, pain levels, allergies and vital signs.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Provided basic patient care and treatment, such as administering glucose tests, taking temperature and blood pressure and dressing wounds.
- Clearly and thoroughly explained diagnoses, treatment options and procedures to patients and loved ones, checking in to verify understanding.
- Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Protected patients and healthcare team members from infection by sterilizing equipment and reusable supplies.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding and other daily living activities.
CNA
County Of Berks Heim Nursing Home
Leesport, PA
10.2008 - 04.2015
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Maintained patient stability by checking vital signs and weight and recording intake and outtake information.
- Assisted patients with bathing, dressing and eating.
CNA
Manor Care Health Services
Lauradale, PA
08.2007 - 01.2009
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
CNA
Manor Care Health Services
Sinking Spring, PA
10.2005 - 06.2006
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Reduced risks of patient infection and cross-contamination by cleaning and sterilizing equipment.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
Education
Certificate - LPN Program
Reading Area Community College
Pennsylvania12.2014
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School
Pennsylvania06.2006
Certificate - Nurse Aide Program
Reading Muhlenberg Vo-Tech
Pennslyvania06.2005
Skills
- Basic patient care
- Patient monitoring
- Administering medications
- O2 treatment
- Bilingual-Spanish
- Communication
- Empathy
- Organized
- Confidentiality
- Teamwork
- Dependability
- Observation
Certification
BLS
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Health Services
08.2021 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Genesis HealthCare
03.2015 - 07.2020
CNA
County Of Berks Heim Nursing Home
10.2008 - 04.2015
CNA
Manor Care Health Services
08.2007 - 01.2009
CNA
Manor Care Health Services
10.2005 - 06.2006
Certificate - LPN Program
Reading Area Community College
High School Diploma -
Reading Senior High School
Certificate - Nurse Aide Program
Reading Muhlenberg Vo-Tech