Phawntia Spears
Rochester,NY
Summary
Compassionate LPN with a proven track record at Episcopal Senior Life, adept at implementing infection control measures and managing patient care. Recognized for efficient documentation and vital signs monitoring, I excel in providing patient-focused care while fostering a supportive environment. CPR certified and committed to enhancing patient well-being through empathetic support.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Healthcare professional with proven track record in delivering high-quality patient care and medical support. Skilled in collaborating with healthcare teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes and adapt to evolving medical needs. Known for reliability, adaptability, and strong problem-solving abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Episcopal Senior Life
08.2024 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Nursing Assistant
Adecco medical
10.2017 - Current
- Acute care
- Vital signs
- Learning to work under pressure in a new setting daily
Lpn
Enda Tina Wilson
01.2024 - 02.2025
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Lpn
Hill Haven
01.2018 - 06.2021
- Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
- Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
- Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
- Coordinated patient transfers to other facilities.
- Demonstrated strong leadership skills in managing both day-to-day operations as well as responding effectively during emergency situations within the unit.
- Managed LPN unit operations, ensuring adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Streamlined communication between staff and family members to provide consistent updates on patient progress.
- Mentored new LPN hires, fostering a supportive work environment conducive to growth and development.
Nursing Assistant
Share and Care Agency
10.2020 - 02.2021
- Medication pass
- Monitoring patients after treatment
- Giving immunization and other injections
- Drawing blood and Labs
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale pittisford
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Monitoring basic patient health such as vital signs and overall condition
- Changing dressing or inserting Catheters
- Assisting with test or procedures
- Providing personal care, such as helping with bathing and toileting
Nursing Assistant
St. Johns Nursing
09.2016 - 11.2016
- Appointment if needed
- Help with daily care washing and feeding
- Light housekeeping
- Manage minor activities and daily agenda
CNA
Ontario Centers
08.2015 - 02.2016
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry
Line Worker
Bausch Lomb
05.2015 - 07.2015
- Checked the incoming and outgoing packages so they can be sent around the world
- Worked in a clean room which I had to be very careful on how I care myself and keep up with my hygiene
- Making sure the product isn’t damaged and the seal isn’t broken
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shorewinds
07.2014 - 05.2015
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hurlbut
09.2012 - 08.2013
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions
- Transported patients to other areas of the hospital in wheelchairs and gurneys
- Assisted patients with ambulation and crutch walking
- Answered patient calls for care and feeding
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arron manor
03.2013 - 06.2013
- Monitored vital signs, such as blood pressure and pulse
- Responded appropriately to the physical, emotional and developmental needs of patients
- Maintained accurate records of patient care, condition, progress and concerns
- Assisted patients with bathing, oral hygiene, grooming, feeding and elimination
- Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments
- Maintained a clean, healthy and safe environment
CNA
Monroe community Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2013
- Helped residents programming goals and increase their independence
- Answered call lights and aided in patient comfort and safety by adjusting beds, lights, bed rails, pillows, patients' clothing and bedside tables/equipment
- Performed direct patient care aimed at increasing comfort, psycho, social and spiritual well-being by providing assistance with personal hygiene, physical comfort, nutrition, elimination, prevention of skin breakdown, rehabilitation and safety
- Member in good standing with Nurse Aide Registry
- Documents objective data and routine aspects of patient care
Service Rep and Tax Consultant
Sutherlands Global
01.2009 - 04.2011
- Power shooting some cable issue through Cox communication
- Walking customer through tax forms
- Minor internet sales
- Product promotions
- Inbound customer care
Education
High School Diploma - english
John Marshall high
Rochester, NY01.2007
Licensed practical nurse program certificate of completion -
Rochester Education an opportunity center
Rochester, NY01.2018
Adult & pediatric first aid CPR/AED certification -
01.2017
Certified nursing assistant program certificate of competition -
Rochester education opportunity center
01.2011
Skills
- CPR/First Aid certified
- Feeding assistance expert
- Dementia and Alzheimer's knowledge
- Patient-focused care
- Trustworthy companion
- Tubule feedings and medications familiarity
- Companionship and emotional support
- Compassionate caregiver
- Efficient and reliable team
- Adaptable
- Vital signs
- Medical support
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
Accomplishments
- Special knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Safety monitor
- Mediation Risk
Qualifications And Skills
New York State license, 09/2020, Rated outstanding in assisting patients with activities of daily living (ADL), Proficient care oriented with ability to maintain a calm and professional demeanor, Recognized for providing highly effective indirect care, National career readiness certificate level Gold honor
Core Competences
- Vital signs
- Medical support
Nursing Training Education And Experience
- Licensed Practical Nurse Program, Certificate of Completion, Rochester Education and Opportunity Center, Rochester, NY, 2018
- Certified Nursing Assistant Program, Certificate of Completion, Rochester Education Opportunity Center, 2011
- Adult & Pediatric First Aid CPR/AED Certification, 2017
Relevant Nursing Experience
09/2017 - 04/2018, LPN clinical rotation – Monroe Community Hospital, Rochester Regional Health / St Mary’s Campus, Hospital, Volunteer of America Daycare Center, Seneca Center for Dialysis, Highlands of Brighton and Rochester General., Observed surgical and circulator nurses assisting surgical doctors in the surgical room., Shadowed emergency department clinical nurses in life-threatening and death situations and observed pediatric nurses in a pediatric emergency room., Executed acute care providing assistance with ADLs, head-to-toe assessments, monitoring pain levels 1-10., Completed long-term care for patients with the following conditions: tube feeding, trach care, COPD, stroke-related, diabetic, and paralysis., Assigned one psychiatric dementia patient to observe behavior, evaluate progress, and establish appropriate socialization in the environment., Surveyed and studied one dialysis patient at Seneca Ridge Dialysis Center.
Volunteer Involvement
- Rochester Riverside Convention Center
- Pier 45 Port of Rochester
- American Cancer Society of Rochester 2018
Education - High School
High School Diploma, English, 2007, John Marshall High, Rochester, NY
Personal Information
ID Number: 343038511110E
Timeline
LPN
Episcopal Senior Life
08.2024 - Current
Lpn
Enda Tina Wilson
01.2024 - 02.2025
Nursing Assistant
Share and Care Agency
10.2020 - 02.2021
Nursing Assistant
Brookdale pittisford
09.2020 - 01.2021
Lpn
Hill Haven
01.2018 - 06.2021
Nursing Assistant
Adecco medical
10.2017 - Current
Nursing Assistant
St. Johns Nursing
09.2016 - 11.2016
CNA
Ontario Centers
08.2015 - 02.2016
Line Worker
Bausch Lomb
05.2015 - 07.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shorewinds
07.2014 - 05.2015
Certified Nursing Assistant
Arron manor
03.2013 - 06.2013
Certified Nursing Assistant
Hurlbut
09.2012 - 08.2013
CNA
Monroe community Hospital
09.2012 - 05.2013
Service Rep and Tax Consultant
Sutherlands Global
01.2009 - 04.2011
Licensed practical nurse program certificate of completion -
Rochester Education an opportunity center
Adult & pediatric first aid CPR/AED certification -
Certified nursing assistant program certificate of competition -
Rochester education opportunity center
High School Diploma - english
John Marshall high
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