Marlene Trejo
Des Plaines,IL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented LPN with experience providing high-quality patient care across diverse, fast-paced clinical settings. Strong ability to work effectively in a team-oriented healthcare environment. Challenge ready and eager to learn new skills and expand clinical knowledge. Motivated to grow within the nursing profession.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Lakeland
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Administered patient care to 10-15 patients in the ventilation unit with G-tubes and foley catheters,
- Administered oxygen therapy, aerosol therapy and inhalation therapy to improve patients' breathing and lung function for both chronic and acute conditions.
- Performed bronchial hygiene techniques to remove mucus and secretions from patient lungs and improve lung function.
- Provided antibiotics via IV, bronchodilators, and anti-inflammatory medications with hand-held nebulizers, metered-dose inhalers and positive pressure equipment.
- Administered intravenous and G-tube medications and fluids accurately, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Prevented complications by carefully monitoring patients for signs of infiltration, phlebitis, or other adverse reactions to intravenous treatments.
- Performed routine G-tube maintenance and troubleshooting to prevent obstructions, leaks, infections or skin breakdowns.
- Provide g-tube feeding via pumps. Ensure the pump is set with the correct settings prior to feeding. Change feeding bags, syringes and linings per protocol.
- G-tube reinsertion and replacement and emergencies reinsertion to maintain stoma patency in accordance with physician orders and facility protocols.
- Verification of tube placement using approved methods (aspiration, pH testing or imaging per policy)
- Provide foley care, maintenance and re-insertions using aseptic and sterile technique.
- Assess patients for urinary retention using bladder scanning prior to catheterization.
- Monitored and document urine output, characteristics and patient response to catheterization.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Citadel Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders in an acute rehab setting that also provide dialysis.
- Provided comprehensive nursing care to Hemodialysis patient. Pre- and post- dialysis assessment. Fluid balance and weight managing.
- Vascular access care (AV fistula, AV graft, CVC)
- Collaborated with nephrologists, dialysis and technicians to optimize patients outcome.
- Managed caseload of 10-25 patients simultaneously by providing bedside care, treatments, IV therapy, and wound care.
- Implemented infection control measures.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Performed emergency medical procedures such as BLS, ACLS and other condition stabilizing interventions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Chicago Math And Science Academy
Chicago, ILLicensed - Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore College
Northbrook, IL12-2021
Skills
- Wound care
- IV Certified
- CPR/AED
- Emergency response
- Dialysis, palliative and hospice care
- G-tube, foley and vent care
- Medication administration PO, IM, subcutaneous and IV
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Citadel Healthcare
12.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Alden Lakeland
01.2022 - 10.2022
High School Diploma -
Chicago Math And Science Academy
Licensed - Licensed Practical Nurse
North Shore College