Reliable and compassionate, Licensed Practical Nurse with an unwavering commitment to increase patient service and solve complex issues. Adept at working in a prestigious health care setting, creating a positive rapport with patients, families and staff. Seeking a position to provide quality care and service to patients ensuring their physical and emotional wellbeing at all times.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Merakey Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Communicated with physicians and practitioners for patient care concerns to obtain orders and intervention protocols.
Attended educational workshops to maintain current competency and licensure in nursing specialty.
Educated family members and caregivers on patient care instructions.
Discussed individualized education to answer questions for patient and family.
Administered medications, monitor vital signs, assess for any physical illnesses, education residents on healthy living and medication compliance and review the MARs
Licensed Practical Nurse
Philadelphia Nursing Home-Fairmount Long Term Care
07.2020 - 10.2022
Deliver comprehensive geriatric nursing care to 20+ residents daily requiring long-term care assistance, ensuring 100% effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes.
Record resident history, perform various diagnostic tests and administer medication, developing patient long-term care plans in conjunction with other medical professionals including doctors and registered nurses.
Observe resident conditions, measuring geriatric syndromes including cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary, endocrine, psychiatric/psychosocial, sensory and pain problems every 15 minutes
Support and promote resident strengths and abilities, social contribution, living habits and autonomy of choice
Certified Nursing Assistant
Philadelphia Nursing Home-Fairmount Long Term Care
01.2008 - 03.2019
Assisted seniors with daily living including coordinating meals, bathing, dressing, and grooming
Charted daily information on the residents such as moods, mobility activity, eating percentages and daily productivity
Commended for chart accuracy, effective team service, patient relations and consistent delivery of empathy
Preserved patient dignity and minimized discomfort while carrying out duties such as bedpan changes, diapering and emptying drainage bags as needed
Education
No Degree - Social Relations
Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA
Diploma - Nursing
PITC Institute
Wyncote, PA
12.2019
No Degree - Certified Nursing Assistant
Leahy Caregivers
Philadelphia, PA
01.2008
Skills
Medical Records Management
Patient Triaging
Treatment Plan Implementation
Medication Administration
Patient Assessments
Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
Microsoft Office Proficient
Point Click Care Proficient
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Merakey Behavioral Health
10.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Philadelphia Nursing Home-Fairmount Long Term Care
07.2020 - 10.2022
Certified Nursing Assistant
Philadelphia Nursing Home-Fairmount Long Term Care