Nita Vitari
Pittsburgh,PA
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN School Nurse
Procare Therapy/Steel Valley School
Homestead, PA
03.2023 - 06.2023
- Preformed necessary medical treatments for a pediatric client attending elementary school
- Tasks included; Tracheostomy care- Inline catheter suctioning, nebulizer treatment via tracheostomy, humidification of tracheostomy as needed
- G-tube care, incontinent care and helping client ambulate as needed.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- 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.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Children's Hospital
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2019 - 10.2021
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician, noting changes from prior measurements
- Responded to patient emergencies with immediate care and notified clinicians to provide comprehensive assistance
- Organized and replenished unit supplies to maintain team readiness for expected demands.
- Obtained patient vital signs and reported results to staff nurse or physician to identify changes from prior measurements.
- Responded to bell or light signal calls to assist patients with needs.
- Performed variety of delegated basic patient care services to support nursing functions and activities of daily living.
- Documented patient intake and dietary requirements and aided with feeding and monitoring.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
Sunrise Senior Living
HOME HEALTH AIDE
Dorseyville, PA
02.2016 - 01.2018
- Offered patients and families emotional support and instruction in preparing healthy meals, independent living and adaptation to disability or illness
- Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising
- Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome and adapt to mobility restrictions
- Increased medication and medical terminology knowledge through research and continuing education.
- Assisted clients with bathing, dressing and incontinence care.
- Cared for patients by assisting with personal hygiene tasks and completing basic household chores.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Helped clients stay happy and healthy by providing mental and emotional support.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Education
Pratical Nurse - Nursing
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
Uniontown, PA10.2022
Skills
- Educating Families
- Patient Evaluations
- Vital Signs
- Inpatient Care
- Direct Patient Care
- Patient Assessments
- Regulatory Requirements
- Documenting Incidents
- Immunization Administration
- Family Communication
- Multi-Tasking and Prioritization
- Wound Care
- Physical Assessment
- Emergency Response
Certification
- Licensed LPN 1:1 case for a pediatric elementary client - 2023
Timeline
LPN School Nurse
Procare Therapy/Steel Valley School
03.2023 - 06.2023
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
Children's Hospital
03.2019 - 10.2021
Sunrise Senior Living
HOME HEALTH AIDE
02.2016 - 01.2018
Pratical Nurse - Nursing
Fayette County Career And Technical Institute
- Licensed LPN 1:1 case for a pediatric elementary client - 2023
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