Nerissa Rhoden
Bridgeport,CT
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with expertise in medication administration, patient monitoring, and wound care management. Committed to delivering high-quality healthcare and ensuring patient safety.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Chase Assisted Living
Branford, Connecticut
01.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring adherence to care plans and resident safety.
- Monitored residents' vital signs and promptly communicated changes to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions.
- Observed and documented changes in patients' conditions, reporting significant findings to registered nurse or physician for effective care management.
- Assisted residents with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Bridges By EPOCH
Trumbull, Connecticut
04.2023 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff, ensuring quality patient care and strict adherence to protocols, resulting in enhanced patient outcomes.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient responses effectively.
- Managed scheduling and staffing to ensure optimal coverage, minimizing gaps and improving team efficiency.
- Resolved conflicts among team members, promoting a collaborative workplace culture and improving overall team dynamics.
- Assisted in onboarding new nurses, providing guidance on policies and procedures.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians' orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Measured patient temperatures using a digital thermometer, dressed wounds, and provided basic patient care.
- Obtained blood samples from patients for laboratory analysis., urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
Education
Associate of Science -
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT01-2018
Associate of Science - LPN To RN
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient monitoring
- Vital sign monitoring
- Blood sample collection
- Wound management
- Medical charting
- Schedule coordination
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Harbor Chase Assisted Living
01.2024 - Current
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Bridges By EPOCH
04.2023 - Current
Associate of Science -
Stone Academy
Associate of Science - LPN To RN
Jersey College