Nahomie Duquene
Shelton,CT
Summary
Experience as a License Practical Nurse pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree. Genuine care and concern for the well-being of patients. High level of energy and excellent interpersonal skills Work in collaboration with team members, patients, and families. A strong advocate of teamwork, job excellence, and continuous improvement.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
ALL POINTE CARE
Cheshire, CT
10.2015 - Current
- Care for patients with Crohn's disease Monitor vital signs, provide colostomy care maintaining site skin integrity/infection control, assess nutrition/diet and hydration, etc
- Notify interdisciplinary team members and family of any changes in health status
- Performed multiple interventions including patient assessments, IVs/monitoring, administration of medications, wound care, aseptic techniques, infection control; monitor nutrition and perform tube feedings along with aspiration precautions; assistance with activities of daily living, and patient education
- Worked in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members with participation in initial patient assessment and treatment planning
- Administered and monitored medications in compliance with care plans
- Used interpersonal skills to address emotional and physical needs of patients and family members
- Lived vision, value, and brand of the organization
- Cleaned and sanitized rooms and equipment using aseptic technique to prevent infection and cross-contamination
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to nursing supervisor
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels
- Delivered updates in patient status to RN, recording all changes in medical records
LPN
PSA HEALTH AGENCY
Stratford, CT
06.2016 - 12.2027
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Functioned as LPN in-home care nursing home environment.
- Performed multiple interventions including patient assessments, IVs/monitoring, administration of medications, wound care, aseptic techniques, infection control; monitor nutrition and perform tube feedings along with aspiration precautions; assistance with activities of daily living, and patient education.
LPN
INTERIM HEALTHCARE, A Nursing Staffing Agency.
White Plains, NY
08.2015 - 06.2016
- Worked in collaboration with interdisciplinary team members with participation in initial patient assessment and treatment planning.
- Administered and monitored medications in compliance with care plans.
- Used interpersonal skills to address the emotional and physical needs of patients and family members.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients
- Accurately record all interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied
CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT
STAMFORD HOSPITAL
Stamford, CT
08.2008 - 08.2015
- Provided nursing care in hospital environment.
- Participated in patient care including vitals, personal hygiene, nutrition, safety, notifying Registered Nurse of any changes in behavior and/or condition, family interface, etc.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Norwalk Community College
Norwalk, CT2016
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Avtech Institute of Technology
South Plainfield, NJ2013
Skills
- Trilingual in English Creole and French
- Committed to pediatric nursing
- Chronic Disease Management
- Home care
- Tracheostomy care
- Performing bladder scans
- Seizure management
- Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Medication Administration
- Infection Control And Aseptic Procedures
- Transcribing Orders
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- Dementia Knowledge
- Patient Care
Certification
Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification
Timeline
LPN
PSA HEALTH AGENCY
06.2016 - 12.2027
LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSE
ALL POINTE CARE
10.2015 - Current
LPN
INTERIM HEALTHCARE, A Nursing Staffing Agency.
08.2015 - 06.2016
CERTIFIED NURSE'S ASSISTANT
STAMFORD HOSPITAL
08.2008 - 08.2015
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Norwalk Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Avtech Institute of Technology