Nashra Joseph
Hopatcong
Summary
Patient-oriented nursing professional with several years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2003
2003
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN
Morris View Healthcare Center
Morristown
01.2025 - Current
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Collaborated with physicians to develop individualized care plans for each patient.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds, and managed catheters.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
LPN
Interim HealthCare
South Plainfield
04.2015 - 03.2023
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs daily.
- Assisted nurses with patient care tasks including bathing and dressing.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Provided emotional support to patients, fostering a compassionate environment.
- Observed and reported changes in patient conditions promptly to nursing staff.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
LPN
Rescare Homecare
Verona
02.2014 - 03.2021
- Administered medications and monitored patients' vital signs daily.
- Assisted nurses with patient care tasks including bathing and dressing.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
Education
LPN - Nursing
Best Care College
Harrison, NJ 09.2012 - 04.2013
Piper High School
Sunrise, FLSkills
- Administering medications
- Electronic health records
- Vital signs monitoring
- Patient assessments
- Infection control policies
- End-of-life care
- [Type] EMR software
- Caring for wounds
- Care planning
- Licensed practical nurse
- Palliative care
- Geriatric care
- HIPAA protocols
Languages
English
Professional
French
Professional
Spanish
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN
Morris View Healthcare Center
01.2025 - Current
LPN
Interim HealthCare
04.2015 - 03.2023
LPN
Rescare Homecare
02.2014 - 03.2021
LPN - Nursing
Best Care College
09.2012 - 04.2013
Piper High School