Maria Rivera
Indian Orchard,MA
Summary
Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor experienced leading unit staff and improving operations with team approach. Skilled at overseeing patient care, performing checks and documenting actions.
Licensed practical nurse in a long term & rehab facility helping residents with pain management, injury rehabilitation and reach health goals. Excellent developing relationships with residents/patients & their families.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Weekend Supervisor
Vantage Health & Rehabilitation Center
Hampden, MA
2021.03 - Current
- Assessed performance of individual nurses and developed improvement plans for struggling or deficient personnel.
- Supervised exceptional team with collaborative leadership and creative responses to resource scarcity and nurse availability.
- Supported nurses in routine wound care and attending to complex lacerations.
- Precepted new staff nurses to provide education on patient care skills, medical procedures and techniques and patient assessments and interventions.
- Advocated for patients by respecting and supporting values, basic rights and beliefs.
- Implemented new floor assignments based on evaluation of staffing requirements.
- Observed and reported changes in condition of patients and signs and symptoms of deviations from normal health status.
- Provided patients with direct nursing care during periods of department short-staffing.
- Managed cases and oversaw nursing care with strong commitment to offering patients optimal treatments, resources and quality care.
- Called upon staff members to discuss patient care and treatment.
- Investigated and reported accidents, leveraging new knowledge to improve protections for patients and staff.
- Participated in patient and family planning processes, provided instructions and addressed questions and/ concerns.
- Initiated and monitored preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to deliver exceptional care to every patient.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth and professional development.
LPN
Southbridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
Southbridge, MA
2019.06 - 2021.03
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
LPN
Laurel Ridge Healthcare & Rehab Center
Ridgefield, CT
2017.06 - 2019.02
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Cared for patients' acute and chronic wounds by changing dressings and applying medicated compounds.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Monitored infection control procedures to verify facility-wide health and safety.
LPN
Westfield Gardens
Westfield , MA
2017.02 - 2017.06
CNA
Visiting Angels Home Care
Seymour, CT
2016.10 - 2017.02
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
CNA
Holyoke Soldier's Home
Holyoke, MA
2010.03 - 2015.02
- Assisted patients with shaving, bathing and oral hygiene to promote healthy habits and overall wellness.
- Facilitated activities of daily living, personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Exhibited compassionate care and communication regarding issues surrounding death and dying.
- Managed and maintained patient rooms, shared-living areas and nursing stations.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Maintained accurate, timely flow of information by completing thorough patient records and updating healthcare team on patient status.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Used mobility devices to transport patients.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
- Turned and repositioned residents using proper body mechanics to prevent pressure ulcers.
- Helped residents walk with or without self-help devices.
- Answered signal lights, bells or intercom systems to determine resident needs.
- Supported non-ambulatory residents in range of motion exercises.
- Assisted residents with bathing and dressing to promote personal hygiene.
- Observed and reported unusual symptoms and changes to charge nurse.
- Assisted residents in preparing for activities and social programs.
- Distributed drinking water and nourishment to residents.
Disciplined, energetic employee who quickly establishes rapport with patients and colleagues.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Performed all tasks with a patient-centered focus while seeking opportunities for improvement of processes and treatments.
Assisted patients with healing and recovery after surgery.
Provided behavioral/emotional support and supervision for those with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Assisted patients with multiple chronic diagnoses including COPD and asthma.
Evaluated patient care needs, prioritized treatment and maintained patient flow.
Took and recorded patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure.
Provided quality nursing care in accordance with resident care policies and procedures.
Often commended for maintaining the safety, respect and dignity of residents.
Tested glucose and administered injections.
Education
GED - GED
The Owl Center
2006
CNA - CNA
American Red Cross
2006
LPN - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
2016
Skills
- Skilled in conducting physical examinations
- Geriatric treatment knowledge
- Bi-lingual in English and spanish
- Strong medical work ethic
- Diabetes, Hospice and Stroke Patient Care
- Wound cleaning/care expertise
- Acute and rehabilitative care
- Mobility assistance
- Body mechanics knowledge
- Distributing medications
- Supervision & leadership
- Assessing residents
- Planning & organizing
- Relationship building
Timeline
LPN Weekend Supervisor
Vantage Health & Rehabilitation Center
2021.03 - Current
LPN
Southbridge Health & Rehabilitation Center
2019.06 - 2021.03
LPN
Laurel Ridge Healthcare & Rehab Center
2017.06 - 2019.02
LPN
Westfield Gardens
2017.02 - 2017.06
CNA
Visiting Angels Home Care
2016.10 - 2017.02
CNA
Holyoke Soldier's Home
2010.03 - 2015.02
GED - GED
The Owl Center
CNA - CNA
American Red Cross
LPN - Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute