Nelly Puchkoff
Miami
Summary
Compassionate LPN advancing to RN, excelling in patient assessments and emergency responses. Proven ability to collaborate with healthcare professionals, ensuring optimal care and support for patients and their families during critical moments.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Orange Tree Staffing
05.2025 - Current
- Conducted hourly patient assessments, documenting critical health status details to inform care decisions.
- Monitored students' medications, ensuring compliance with expiration dates, administration routes, and dosages for safe medication management.
- Communicated with parents to provide timely patient updates and coordinate necessary interventions.
- Maintained inventory of medical supplies, including gloves and cleaning products.
- Ensured healthy home and school environments to support patient growth and emotional well-being.
- Observed various school locations to assess patients with conditions such as seizure disorders and juvenile diabetes.
LPN
Baptist Endoscopy Center
Kendall
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Identified patients prior to procedures and gathered baseline information.
- Verified orders completed by appropriate doctors, ensuring awareness of medical conditions and medications.
- Confirmed completion of preparation prior to colonoscopy procedures.
- Conducted medication reconciliation to identify potential interactions, enhancing patient safety.
- Recorded past medications ingested by patients within one month.
- Obtained cardiac and respiratory clearances for procedures, ensuring readiness and compliance.
- Conducted pre-procedure checks for metal implants to ensure patient safety.
- Initiated IV access and recorded vital signs, facilitating efficient pre-procedure assessments.
LPN
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Miami
12.2023 - 12.2024
- Collaborated with RNs and MDs to plan and implement interventions, enhancing patient care outcomes.
- Responded promptly to trauma situations and code blues, maintaining composure under pressure.
- Verified medication administration rights to ensure proper treatment protocols.
- Obtained IV access from patients aged four days to 21 years.
- Performed catheterizations on patients ranging from seven weeks to over 21 years.
- Assisted in lumbar punctures, dental extractions, stitches, and fracture reductions with sedation, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Supported families through education on patient conditions and home treatments, fostering understanding and compliance.
- Communicated with pharmacy regarding medication inquiries and concerns.
Education
Associate of Science - LPN to RN
Mercy School of Nursing
Miami04-2026
Associate of Science - RN
Miami Regional University
Miami Springs01-2023
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Miami Dade College
Miami01-2021
Skills
- Pediatric/Adult IV and CPR skills
- Medication administration
- Infection control
- HIPAA protocols
- Patient assessment
- Care coordination
- Emergency response
- Family support
- Communication skills
Certification
- LPN, #PN5260364
- Expected RN, 05/01-06/01
- CPR/BLS
References
Available Upon Request
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
LPN
Orange Tree Staffing
05.2025 - Current
LPN
Baptist Endoscopy Center
12.2024 - 02.2025
LPN
Nicklaus Children's Hospital
12.2023 - 12.2024
Associate of Science - LPN to RN
Mercy School of Nursing
Associate of Science - RN
Miami Regional University
Associate of Arts - Pre-Nursing
Miami Dade College