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Nicole Hufnagel

Licensed Practical Nurse
Pittsburgh,PA

Summary

Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in patient support. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 18+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 18 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Passionate Nurse with demonstrated experience in hospital settings. Proven ability to build strong relationships with patients and families while providing compassionate care. Offers strong task prioritization and organizational skills. Experienced nursing professional with excellent skills in patient assessment, disease management and medication administration. Proven track record of delivering high-quality care. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

UPMC Canterbury Place
06.2020 - Current
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
  • Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.

Licensed Practical Nurse

LifeCare Hospitals Of Pittsburgh
03.2015 - 04.2020
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor Care Nursing Home
06.2015 - 12.2015
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.

Medical Assistant

Dr. In O. Ryoo M.D.
09.2006 - 04.2014
  • Called and faxed pharmacies to submit prescriptions and refills.
  • Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
  • Kept medical supplies in sufficient stock by monitoring levels and submitting replenishment orders before depleted.
  • Scheduled appointments, registered patients, and distributed sample pharmaceuticals as prescribed.
  • Documented vital signs and health history for patients in clinic and hospital environments.
  • Collected and documented patient medical information such as blood pressure and weight.
  • Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Pittsburgh Technical College
Oakdale, PA
05.2001 -

Medical Assistant - Medical

Everest Institute - Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
05.2001 -

Skills

Emergency Response

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Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

UPMC Canterbury Place
06.2020 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse

Manor Care Nursing Home
06.2015 - 12.2015

Licensed Practical Nurse

LifeCare Hospitals Of Pittsburgh
03.2015 - 04.2020

Medical Assistant

Dr. In O. Ryoo M.D.
09.2006 - 04.2014

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Pittsburgh Technical College
05.2001 -

Medical Assistant - Medical

Everest Institute - Pittsburgh
05.2001 -
Nicole HufnagelLicensed Practical Nurse