Motivated and dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse with excellent communication skills seeking a LPN position. Observant and reliable with excellent time-management skills to address patient requirements and deliver the highest quality of care.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Five Star Senior Living
Yonkers, NY
12.2023 - Current
Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
Coordinated with interdisciplinary team members such as doctors, nurses and social workers to ensure quality patient care was provided.
Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
Provided emotional support during difficult times such as end-of-life decisions or family disputes over treatment options.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, monitoring blood sugars, injecting insulin and performing other nursing duties.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times.
Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pine Valley Rehab Center
Spring Valley, NY
05.2023 - Current
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
Documented patient medical histories, current symptoms and vitals.
Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 24 patients per day.
Educated clients, patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Observed patient vital signs and medication reactions and reported health concerns or behavioral changes.
Receptionist
Green Hill Assisted Living
West Orange, NJ
02.2022 - 01.2023
Answered and directed incoming calls using multi-line telephone system.
Delivered administrative support to team members by making copies, sending faxes, organizing documents and rearranging schedules.
Maintained daily calendars, set appointments with clients and planned daily office events.
Updated and recorded customer or client information to maintain accounts.
Retail/Production
DollyMoo
Montclair, New Jersey
07.2012 - 12.2022
Manufacture and produce handmade body products
Fulfill online and wholesale orders
Deliver wholesale orders as needed
Inventory&Receiving
Cashier
Nursing Student
Lincoln Technical Institute
Paramus, New Jersey
06.2019 - 04.2021
Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
Researched different diagnoses to become familiar with presentation and treatment protocols.
Equipped patients with tools and knowledge needed for speedy and sustained recovery.
Advocated for and strived to protect health, safety and rights of patient.
Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures, including facilitating wound care, ostomy care, pressure ulcer prevention and pain management.
Phlebotomist CPT
CSL Plasma
Linden, NJ
09.2018 - 06.2019
Venipuncture / Capillary Blood Collection
Collect, label and prepare blood specimens, plasma and other components for transfusions.
Conducting interviews and testing samples to screen potential donors.
Empathetic Customer Service
Excellent Communication Skills.
Maintained Inventory
Activities Assistant
Inglemoor Care Center Livingston
Livingston, New jersey
06.2011 - 04.2012
Run daily activities for residents in the Alzheimer's unit.
Human Resource/Business office Manager at Aspenwood Senior Living, A Division of Five Star Senior Living Inc.Human Resource/Business office Manager at Aspenwood Senior Living, A Division of Five Star Senior Living Inc.