Nastashia Patterson
Glendale,WI
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Ambulatory Float
Froedtert Health
Wauwatosa, WI
02.2025 - Current
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, WI
08.2024 - 01.2025
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Conducted comprehensive wound assessments, including measuring dimensions and evaluating the stage of healing.
- Educated patients and families on proper wound care techniques and prevention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse Infectious Disease
Froedtert Health
Wauwatosa, WI
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Tracked, organized and counted clinic stock and supplies.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Educated patients about medications, procedures and physician's instructions.
- Contacted pharmacies to submit and refill patients' prescriptions.
- Maintained inventory, vaccination and product expiration logs to record updated documentation for tracking purposes.
- Scheduled appointments for patients via phone and in person.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Interviewed and engaged patients to obtain medical history, chief complaints and vital signs.
- Relayed messages from patients to physicians about concerns, condition updates or refill requests to facilitate treatment.
Phlebotomist
Froedtert Health
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
03.2020 - 08.2023
- Obtained a variety of blood samples through venipuncture or capillary puncture using syringes, butterfly needles, and straight needles.
- Counseled patients to ease fears, explain procedures and enhance cooperation during blood draws.
- Labeled blood vials with critical information like time of collection, date, and patient name.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
- Delivered quality patient care by completing accurate and timely collection and transport of clinical specimens according to established procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstar Home Care
Pewaukee, WI
06.2023 - 10.2023
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Supported patients with activities of daily living and functional mobility to improve comfort and quality of life and reduce pain.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
Mequon, WI
08.2021 - 07.2022
- Conducted routine checks on patient vitals, blood pressure, blood sugar and heart rate.
- Rendered hands-on nursing care under direct RN supervision, adhering to medical center policies and procedures.
- Collected specimens, monitored vitals and maximized patient comfort to maintain optimal environment.
- Fostered relationships with patients, caregivers and healthcare teams to achieve individual care plan targets.
- Documented activities and recorded information in EMR system.
Phlebotomist
Advocate Aurora Health Care
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
04.2015 - 11.2019
- Maintained fully-stocked phlebotomy cart, carrier and station.
- Verified collection orders and communicated discrepancies to nurses.
- Obtained blood samples for medical testing and transfusion through venipuncture or capillary puncture.
- Observed patient for unusual reactions or events to take appropriate action under established guidelines.
- Prepared and packaged specimens for courier transport.
- Centrifuged blood specimens in test tubes and capillary tubes to separate cells and sediment from blood serum.
- Identified patients using proper procedures prior to specimen collection.
Education
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI12.2022
Technical Diploma - Phlebotomy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Milwaukee, WI04.2015
Skills
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Specimen Collection
- Medication Administration
- Patient Observation
- Patient Charting
- Vital Signs Recording
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Intravenous Medications
- Epic Systems
- Wound Dressing
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Staff Direction and Task Delegation
- Empathetic and Compassionate
- Educating Families
- Counting Narcotics
- Caring for Wounds
Certification
- Certified Nursing Assistant
Timeline
LPN Ambulatory Float
Froedtert Health
02.2025 - Current
Home Health Licensed Practical Nurse
Advocate Aurora Health Care
08.2024 - 01.2025
Licensed Practical Nurse Infectious Disease
Froedtert Health
08.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Brightstar Home Care
06.2023 - 10.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin
08.2021 - 07.2022
Phlebotomist
Froedtert Health
03.2020 - 08.2023
Phlebotomist
Advocate Aurora Health Care
04.2015 - 11.2019
Technical Diploma - Licensed Practical Nursing
Milwaukee Area Technical College
Technical Diploma - Phlebotomy
Milwaukee Area Technical College
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