Patricia LaDuke
Methuen,MA
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.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
RN Healthcare Coordinator
The Commonwealth Of Mass. Dept. DDS
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 NRS team to develop, implement and make adjustments to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Collaborate with physicians, pharmacists, and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Managed elements of patient care from admission to discharge or transfer to other facilities.
Registered Nurse
Careone Peabody
07.2019 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Administered medications via oral, G-tube and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and Trach care.
- Audited charts and reviewed clinical documents to verify accuracy.
- 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, implement and make adjustments to patient care plans, individualizing strategies, and methods to improve health and meet recovery goals.
- Managed patients recovering from medical or surgical procedures.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Commonwealth Of Mass. Dept. DDS
12.2001 - 07.2018
- 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.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and reported to the RN.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Fostered strong relationships with clients and families to support comprehensive social, mental and physical care.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Careone Peabody
05.2004 - 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.
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Administered medications PO, G-tube. IM and IV.
Education
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northshore Community College
Danvers. MA05.2017
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Northshore Community College
Danvers, MA05.2001
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Staff Supervision
- Wound Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Intakes and Discharges
- Intravenous Therapy
- Medication Administration
- Diabetes and Nutrition Education
- Patient and Family Advocacy
- Tracheostomy Care
- Acute and Rehabilitative Care
Certification
IV Certification
BLS
Timeline
RN Healthcare Coordinator
The Commonwealth Of Mass. Dept. DDS
07.2019 - Current
Registered Nurse
Careone Peabody
07.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Careone Peabody
05.2004 - 07.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Commonwealth Of Mass. Dept. DDS
12.2001 - 07.2018
Associate of Science - Nursing
Northshore Community College
No Degree - Practical Nursing
Northshore Community College
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