Michele Frosolone
New Haven,CT
Summary
Diligent LPN offering 10 year background providing attentive care in clinical, hospital, and home healthcare settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients, colleagues and supervisors alike.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Southern New England Ear , Nose, Throat
New Haven, CT
05.2021 - Current
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Documented vital signs and health history for up to 20 patients in clinic and hospital environments
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms and allergies.
- Taught patients about medications, procedures and care plan instructions.
- Prepared patients for suture removal and dressing changes.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with surgical procedures.
PCT
Gaylord Hospital
Wallingford, CT
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake of food to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Obtained patient vital signs for up to 10 people and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Helped patients maintain healthy skin by checking wounds, assessing integrity and bathing bed bound individuals.
- Used wheelchairs, stretchers and movable beds to move patients between hospital locations.
- Lifted or assisted others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, surgical tables or stretchers.
Patient Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
Guilford, CT
03.2012 - 04.2020
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Measured effectiveness with team and implemented recommendations for long term improvements.
- Planned, prepared and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Reported any unusual or urgent circumstances in patients' condition or environment immediately to facility nursing staff, Home Instead senior Care, and family members.
Assistant to Recreation of Dementia Unit
Evergreen Woods
Branford, CT
01.2009 - 08.2011
- Conducted rounds within Unit to facilitate safe experience of recreation activities and monitor patient safety
- Inspected and cleaned Kitchen equipment and supplies to maintain operational standards and safety
- Collaborated with staff to create recreation offerings and facilitated communication about new programs to generate mental stimulation
- Practiced therapeutic communication with residents to provide reassurance in program activities
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Gateway Community College
New Haven, CTLpn License - Nursing Practice
Stone Academy - Hamden
West Haven, CT09.2021
Skills
- Needs Determination
- Vital Signs Collection
- First Aid Certification
- CPR Certification
- Multitasking , Prioritization, Time management
- Wound Care
- Medication Administration
- EMR Updating
- Attention to Detail
- Critical thinking/ problem solving
- Patient Care
- Dementia Knowledge
Additional Information
Employee of the month for exceptional care given Home Instead senior Care 2019
Cpr Certified
Experience with covid-19 testing and protocols
Timeline
PCT
Gaylord Hospital
06.2021 - 12.2022
LPN
Southern New England Ear , Nose, Throat
05.2021 - Current
Patient Care Assistant
Home Instead Senior Care
03.2012 - 04.2020
Assistant to Recreation of Dementia Unit
Evergreen Woods
01.2009 - 08.2011
Some College (No Degree) - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Gateway Community College
Lpn License - Nursing Practice
Stone Academy - Hamden