Nathalie Etienne
Edison
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a decade of experience in long-term care and travel nursing assignments. Highly skilled in providing consistent, patient-centered care across diverse clinical settings. Known for adaptability, reliability, and effective collaboration with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Care One at the Highlands
Edison
02.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in patient homes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure adherence to care standards and protocols.
- Managed staff schedules to maintain appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios.
- Assisted in resolving conflicts among staff to promote a positive work environment.
- Ensured compliance with health regulations and facility policies during shifts.
- Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers effectively.
- Provided education and support services to families regarding their loved ones' health conditions.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Implemented infection control protocols throughout the facility in accordance with state regulations.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in homes.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Advised patients on dietary requirements and lifestyle changes to improve their overall health status.
- Assisted with preoperative preparation tasks such as obtaining informed consent prior to surgery or administering preoperative medications.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- 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.
LPN
One Staff Medical
Omaha
02.2022 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team.
- Assisted in daily living activities to support patient comfort and care.
- Provided high-quality patient care in diverse clinical settings across multiple states.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses during travel assignments.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems.
- Adapted quickly to new environments protocols during assignments.
- Provided direct nursing care to patients with acute, chronic, and complex conditions.
- Utilized strong assessment skills to determine necessary patient care.
- Monitored vital signs, administered medications, and provided treatments in accordance with physician orders.
- Inserted and cared for catheters, feeding tubes and access sites.
- Managed multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment while maintaining quality standards.
- Administered medications intravenously, by injection or orally.
- Trained other nurses on patient care and daily tasks, supporting growth, and professional development.
LPN Field Nurse
IntelyCare
Quincy
05.2021 - 01.2025
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in patient homes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
- Assisted in wound care and personal hygiene for patients requiring support.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
LPN Field Nurse
Spring Creek Health Care Center
Perth Amboy
01.2022 - 02.2024
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in patient homes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Assisted in wound care and personal hygiene for patients requiring support.
- Ensured compliance with safety protocols and infection control measures in homes.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
LPN Field Nurse
Amboy Care Center
Perth Amboy
09.2018 - 10.2021
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in patient homes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
- Assisted in wound care and personal hygiene for patients requiring support.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
LPN Field Nurse
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
East Orange
02.2017 - 09.2018
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in patient homes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Started, monitored, and managed intravenous medications to treat bacterial and viral infections.
- Inserted cared for and removed patient catheters and monitored fluid output
- Assisted in wound care and personal hygiene for patients requiring support.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Advocated for patients, ensuring needs were met in accordance with personal beliefs and preferences.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to formulate individualized plans of care and adapt plans to patients' changing needs, defining treatment type, duration and dosage.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
LPN Field Nurse
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
East Orange
07.2016 - 02.2017
- Administered medications and treatments per physician orders in patient homes.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team.
- Educated patients and families on health management and care plans.
- Documented patient progress and care interventions in electronic health records.
- Assisted in wound care and personal hygiene for patients requiring support.
- Provided emotional support to patients and families during home visits.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Managed emergency situations by providing basic life support measures when necessary.
- Implemented strategies to improve patient satisfaction, patient flows and general workflow efficiency.
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical, and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Program
University Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ 09.2014 - 03.2016
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJSkills
- Patient assessment and vital signs monitoring
- Critical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Wound care / dressing changes
- Catheter insertion and care ( foley, straight, and suprapubic )
- Infection control PPE compliance
- Specimen collection ( urine,blood,swab/sputum )
- Trach Care
- Time management
- Multitasking and prioritization
- CPR certified
- Accurate charting and documentation
- HIPPA compliance
- Long term care / skilled nursing experience
Certification
- BLS certification , American Heart Association, 1/2026
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Care One at the Highlands
02.2024 - Current
LPN
One Staff Medical
02.2022 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Spring Creek Health Care Center
01.2022 - 02.2024
LPN Field Nurse
IntelyCare
05.2021 - 01.2025
LPN Field Nurse
Amboy Care Center
09.2018 - 10.2021
LPN Field Nurse
New Vista Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
02.2017 - 09.2018
LPN Field Nurse
Brookhaven Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare
07.2016 - 02.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN Program
University Training Institute
09.2014 - 03.2016
Perth Amboy High School