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Niki Carabetta

Meriden, Ct 06450,CT

Summary

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. 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 30+ 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.

Overview

5
years of professional experience

Work History

Skin Tight Aesthetics

LPN, Private Duty
01.2016 - 01.2021

Job overview

  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
  • 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.
  • Obtained biological specimens for ordered tests and prepared for laboratory transport.
  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
  • Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
  • Performed functional assessments for admission and discharge.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Monitored and tracked patient vitals in [Software] to keep team informed of changing conditions.
  • Managed appointment calendar for scans, lab tests, and evaluations.
  • Cared for over [Number] [Type] and [Type] patients each day with quality-driven support.
  • Made valuable contributions to care-plan development and patient education processes backed by thorough research into client diagnoses.

Education

East Hartford High School
East Hartford, CT

06.1977

Skills

  • Patient Medical Histories
  • Home Health Nursing
  • Mobility Assistance
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy

CPR

Successfully completed the requirements in accordance with the AMERICAN CPR CARE ASSOCIATION'S cirriculum.


CERTIFICATE#  2590550-480826

Timeline

LPN, Private Duty

Skin Tight Aesthetics
01.2016 - 01.2021

East Hartford High School

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