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Mechille Bascom

Mechille Bascom

Irvington,NY

Summary

Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Aveanna Healthcare, specializing in high acuity trach-vent care and emergency management. Demonstrated excellence in critical thinking and effective communication, ensuring optimal patient outcomes. Renowned for delivering compassionate care and maintaining rigorous infection control standards, resulting in positive feedback from families and adherence to HIPAA regulations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
01.2013 - Current

Assessed and monitored patients' vital signs

Managed administration of medication and treatment based on physician's orders.

Logged all activities in electronic medical records.

Ensured seamless transitions from hospital discharge to home care via detailed communication.

Provided daily high acuity trach-vent care to patient.

Handled daily seizure episodes and emergencies following physician's directives.

Applied clinical techniques in wound care to promote faster healing and lower chances of infection.

Applied critical thinking to assess and evaluate emergency solutions.

Changed out tracheostomies, gastrostomy buttons, and ventilator circuit, connectors, and filters to maintain infection control

Assisted in maintaining patient comfort through daily living activities.

Promoted documented nutritional support, physical activities, and social interactions.

Escorted pediatric patients safely to and from school.

Instructed family members and caregivers on essential patient care procedures.

Assessed patient conditions to halt health complications.

Coordinated patient appointments and transportation to medical facilities.

Delivered compassionate patient care, receiving positive family feedback.

Upheld high standards of infection control compliance consistently.

Regularly evaluated patient needs to update supervisors on required health changes.

Ensured compliance with HIPAA regulations by adhering to all personal and health data procedures.

Provided care to patients at every life stage.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
03.2012 - 12.2012
  • Administered medications and injections to patients.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse

Essex County College
Newark, NJ
06-2011

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

DeVry College Of Technology
North Brunswick, NJ
03-2001

Skills

  • Basic life support
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Oxygen administration
  • Tracheostomy care
  • Seizure management
  • Neurological care
  • Ventilator management
  • Wound care
  • Nursing intervention evaluations
  • Critical thinking
  • Excellent communication

Timeline

Private Duty Licensed Practical Nurse

Aveanna Heathcare
01.2013 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
03.2012 - 12.2012

Licensed Practical Nurse

Essex County College

Associate of Applied Science - Electrical Engineering Technology

DeVry College Of Technology
Mechille Bascom