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LYNDA I. VELEZ

Valley Cottage,USA

Summary

Experienced and Licensed Practical Nurse with 16 years in long-term care, assisted living, and hospice. Transitioning to a Registered Nurse role to expand nursing skills. Passionate about delivering quality care and making a positive impact. Eager to join a dynamic healthcare team and grow professionally in a challenging environment.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

United Hospice of Rockland
01.2023 - Current
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to provide the upmost care for a census of ten patients
  • Regularly evaluate patients’ health status to assess their physical, emotional and spiritual needs
  • Educate families on illness, medication, and treatment while responding to questions and concerns
  • Ensure plan of care is tailored to each patient and adapted to support their ongoing needs
  • Safely and precisely administer medications following physicians’ orders to provide comfort and relief

Sunrise of New City
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Accountable for managing a census of 24 residences, receiving memory and hospice care
  • Recorded vital signs and tracked changes in cognitive abilities ensure safety measures were met
  • Administered morning and afternoon medications as instructed, effectively

Fair View Nursing Care Center
03.2009 - 02.2016
  • Led the nursing team for 40 residents, delegated responsibilities to CNA’s daily schedules
  • Handled medication logistics per physician’s orders, and collaborated with residents on their plan of care
  • Managed medication administration via PEG, oral, subcutaneous, intramuscular, and intravenously

Education

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dominican University of New York
05.2025

Certificate - Practical Nursing

LaGuardia Community College
08.2008

Skills

  • BLS
  • Wound care
  • Trach care
  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Compassion and empathy

Timeline

United Hospice of Rockland
01.2023 - Current

Sunrise of New City
09.2019 - 03.2020

Fair View Nursing Care Center
03.2009 - 02.2016

Certificate - Practical Nursing

LaGuardia Community College

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Dominican University of New York

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