LEONORA BAJAR
Cherry Hill,NJ
Summary
Dynamic LPN Charge Nurse with a proven track record at Preferred Care @ Moorestown, excelling in critical thinking and infection control. Adept at enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and compassionate care, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Recognized for strong clinical judgment and commitment to quality improvement in nursing practices.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Preferred Care @ Moorestown
06.2024 - 08.2024
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, ensuring timely reporting of changes to healthcare team.
- Provided compassionate patient care while maintaining a safe and clean environment.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records for continuity of care.
- Facilitated effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to enhance outcomes.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
Infection Preventionist
Silver Care Center
08.2022 - 11.2023
- Conducted routine surveillance of infection control practices to identify gaps in compliance.
- Assisted in developing educational materials for staff training on infection prevention protocols.
- Participated in multidisciplinary team meetings to discuss infection control strategies and outcomes.
- Supported data collection and analysis for infection rates, contributing to evidence-based recommendations.
- Collaborated with healthcare staff to implement best practices in hand hygiene compliance initiatives.
- Monitored and reported incidents of healthcare-associated infections to ensure timely interventions.
- Provided support during audits of infection prevention practices, enhancing overall facility safety standards.
- Engaged with patients and families to educate them on infection prevention measures during care delivery.
- Provided comprehensive training for staff on proper hand hygiene, personal protective equipment usage, and other infection control practices to minimize risks.
- Served as a liaison between departments to facilitate communication regarding best practices in infection prevention and control.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams for effective infection prevention strategies and policy development.
- Facilitated ongoing risk assessments for healthcare-associated infections by identifying potential vulnerabilities in current practices or systems and recommending strategies to address these concerns.
Assistant Director of Nursing
Preferred Care @ Hamilton
07.2021 - 08.2022
- Coordinated nursing staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage and optimal patient care.
- Assisted in developing and implementing nursing policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Monitored patient care quality, facilitating compliance with regulatory standards and best practices.
- Provided training and support for new nursing staff, fostering a collaborative team environment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess patient needs and develop individualized care plans.
- Evaluated patient outcomes, identifying areas for improvement in service delivery and care effectiveness.
- Managed inventory of medical supplies, ensuring availability while minimizing waste and costs.
- Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
- Participated in quality assurance initiatives, contributing to improved patient safety measures and protocols.
- Collaborated with staff, management, and external groups to coordinate patient care.
- Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
- Managed multiple emails and calls per day from customers
Education
Graduate - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Mount Laurel, NJ2012
Undergrad - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pines City Educational Center
PhilippinesSkills
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
- Geriatric care
- End-of-life care
- Policy compliance
- Disease prevention
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Patient education
- Dementia knowledge and care
- CPR/AED
- Responsible and dependable
- Physical assessments
- Infection control
- Nursing staff supervision
- Attention to detail
- HIPAA compliance
- Activities of daily living adls
- Patient support
- Adaptable and flexible
- Wound dressing
- Certified in CPR
- Patient observation
- Staff supervision
- Interdisciplinary team collaboration
- Care planning and modifications
Accomplishments
Nurse of the Year Award in 2016 from Lutheran Care @ Moorestown
Certification of Appreciation in 2019 from Cadbury Assited Living
Languages
Hebrew
Elementary
Filipino
Full Professional
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Preferred Care @ Moorestown
06.2024 - 08.2024
Infection Preventionist
Silver Care Center
08.2022 - 11.2023
Assistant Director of Nursing
Preferred Care @ Hamilton
07.2021 - 08.2022
Graduate - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Undergrad - Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Pines City Educational Center
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