Patricia LaDuke
Registered Nurse
Methuen,Massachusetts
Summary
Seasoned nursing professional offering proven clinical knowledge, natural interpersonal strengths and technical abilities. Knowledgeable about EMR charting, medication administration and interdisciplinary collaboration focused on optimizing patient care and support. Quality-focused and efficiency-driven leader with Supervisory experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, DDS
Danvers, MA
07.2019 - Current
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment, and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Worked within interdisciplinary health care team to develop, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve healing and recovery goals.
- Liaised with physicians, families and NRS team regarding patient needs, performance and changes.
- MAP (Med Administration Program) trainer
- Triage calls on the weekend to help support Med techs in the group homes with questions, medical concerns and/or emergencies.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Registered Nurse
Careone Peabody
06.2017 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Provided exceptional care to high-acute patients needing complex care such as ventilator management, extensive wound care and rehabilitation.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
10.2001 - 06.2019
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Careone Peabody
06.2004 - 07.2017
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northshore Community College
Danvers, MA05.2017
Skills
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Staff Supervision
- Gastrostomy Tube Care
- Tracheostomy Care
- Intravenous Therapy
- Wound Care
- Team Coordination
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Foley Catheter Insertion and Removal
- Intakes and Discharges
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Seizure Management
Certification
IV Certification
BLS
Timeline
Registered Nurse
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts, DDS
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Careone Peabody
06.2017 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Careone Peabody
06.2004 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Commonwealth Of Massachusetts
10.2001 - 06.2019
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northshore Community College
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