Melissa Tavares Ochoa
Copiague,NY
Summary
Dedicated Nurse with 3 years of patient care experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse, now a recent graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program. Eager to transition into a Registered Nurse role, applying strong clinical skills, critical thinking and a commitment to high quality patient-centered care.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritian University Hospital
West Islip, NY
03.2023 - Current
- Provide direct patient care including monitoring vital signs, administering medications and assisting in emergency procedures.
- Communicate effectively with patients, family members and medical team, ensuring clear and concise updates regarding patient status and needs.
- Monitor and document patient progress and report significant changes to the physician or RN.
- Assisted with transportation of patients to various areas of the hospital.
Care Coordinator LPN
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Bay Shore, NY
06.2022 - Current
- Maintain providers inbox, address messages and patient concerns.
- Sent over scripts, referrals and medications to pharmacies, doctors offices, and diagnostic facilities.
- Facilitated patient care by setting up appointments and making follow up/remote visit calls to patients under MD approval
- Perform ear lavage, blood draws, EKG's and assist in routine and physical exams.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emerge Nursing & Rehabilitation
Glen Cove, NY
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, and provided wound care within the scope of practice.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
New York, NY12-2024
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hunter Business School
Levittown, NY08.2021
Skills
- Patient safety
- Medication Managment
- Documenting on EMR
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Compassion
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Good Samaritian University Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Care Coordinator LPN
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
06.2022 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Emerge Nursing & Rehabilitation
06.2021 - 06.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Hunter Business School
Associate of Science - Nursing
Helene Fuld College of Nursing
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