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Patsy Serna

Carlsbad

Summary

Dedicated LPN with extensive experience at Lakeview Christian Home, skilled in medication administration and compassionate end-of-life care. Proven ability to monitor vital signs and implement infection control measures, ensuring patient safety. Strong communicator, adept at fostering trust with families while maintaining accurate medical documentation in EHR systems.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Lakeview Christian Home
02.2019 - 06.2025
  • Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
  • Monitored patient vital signs and reported changes to medical staff
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring V/S and blood glucose levels.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.

Lpn

Landsun Homes
11.2015 - 02.2019
  • Administered medications and treatments per physician's orders, ensuring patient safety and compliance.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans, promoting optimal patient outcomes.
  • Monitored and recorded vital signs, identifying changes in patient conditions for timely interventions.
  • Provided emotional support to residents and families, fostering a compassionate care environment.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient care and communication strategies.
  • Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record (EHR) systems for efficient information sharing.
  • Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
  • Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
  • Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.

Education

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

NMSU Carlsbad
Carlsbad, NM
07.2015

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Medical documentation
  • Geriatric nursing
  • Infection control
  • Catheter care
  • Diabetes management
  • Compassionate care
  • End-of-life care
  • IV therapy
  • Patient mobility assistance
  • Patient documention
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Family communication
  • EMR / EHR

Timeline

LPN

Lakeview Christian Home
02.2019 - 06.2025

Lpn

Landsun Homes
11.2015 - 02.2019

LPN - Licensed Practical Nurse

NMSU Carlsbad

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