Experienced and licensed vocational nurse with 17+ years of valuable work experience in the medical field. Possessing excellent nursing and patient care skills, proactive and organized, driven by a passionate commitment to deliver first-class patient care. Goal is to leverage proven skills and expertise to secure a position within a clinic or hospital setting, contributing to the well-being of patients and making a meaningful impact in their lives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Charge Night Nurse
Carmel Richmond
12.2017 - 04.2020
Oversee the care of 60+ patients
Supervision of night shift staff and their assignments CNA
Care of Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care patients
Provide support for pre and post operative care
Perform total wound care
Administer and Supervise the administration of medication
Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation
Work with team to assess patients' needs and modify care plan
Charge Nurse
Staten Island Care Center
03.2017 - 09.2019
Oversee the care of 20+ patients
Provide critical care for patients within the HIV population
Administer and Document medications including Methedone
Patient Assessment including vital signs and care plan
Supervision of shift staff and their assignments
Maintain accurate patient records in accordance with HIPAA
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) Documentation
Charge Night Licensed Practical Nurse
Clove Lakes Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Inc
10.2022 - 09.2024
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Hope Home Care Inc.
08.2022 - Current
Documented patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN or coordinator.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Colonnades Nursing Home
02.2022 - 07.2022
Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Safeguarded patient confidentiality by adhering to HIPAA regulations and maintaining secure medical records.
Education
LVN License Practical Nurse - Adult LPN Program
Curtis High School
06.2016
NCLEX-PN -
06.2016
Skills
Injection Administration
Laboratory Tests
Flow Sheet Charting
Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Medication Administration
Geriatric Care
HIPAA Compliance
Vital signs monitoring
Catheter Care
Certification
LVN License Vocational Nurse, Texas Board of Nursing
LVN License Practical Nurse, State of New York
BLS Basic Life Support & CPR, American Heart Association
Timeline
Charge Night Licensed Practical Nurse
Clove Lakes Health Care And Rehabilitation Center Inc