PHYLLIS ROBBINS
BROOKLYN,NY
Summary
LPN with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hope Home Care
11.2024 - Current
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
Lead Telemetry Technician
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
- Monitored and documented heart rhythms according to physicians' orders.
- Observed and evaluated cardiac activity and reported changes to medical staff.
- Followed all protocols to respond to irregular cardiac activity including calling cardiac arrest and activating Rapid Response Teams.
- Assisted with improvement and implementation of cardiac log forms.
- Maintained and adjusted cardiology and pulmonary equipment.
- Supervise team of 10 telemetry technicians per shift.
- Notify care teams of significant telemetry tracings.
Caregiver, Special Needs
Eagle Eye FV
12.2020 - 12.2024
- Helped with home management tasks, meal preparation, grocery shopping, and routine cleaning.
- Prepared meals and snacks and fed clients.
- Communicated well both verbally and in writing with clients, guardians, and medical professionals.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Arranged transportation and accompanied patients to doctors' offices and errands.
- Guided patients to restroom to support bladder and bowel relief requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2016 - 12.2017
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, and performed catheterizations.
- Worked with multidisciplinary team to carry out successful treatment plans for diverse acute and chronic conditions.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Education
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Merit Technical Institute
Harrison, NJHigh School Diploma -
Graphic Arts
New York, NYSkills
- Samples collection
- Pulse oximetry tracking
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Vital signs
- Staff direction and task delegation
- Educating families
- Direct patient care
- Clinical documentation
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Pain management
- Infection control
- Diabetes management
- Patient assessments
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York Board of Nursing.
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Hope Home Care
11.2024 - Current
Lead Telemetry Technician
New York Presbyterian Columbia Medical Center
04.2021 - Current
Caregiver, Special Needs
Eagle Eye FV
12.2020 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
04.2016 - 12.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Seagate Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
05.2015 - 11.2016
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - New York Board of Nursing.
Certificate - Practical Nursing
Merit Technical Institute
High School Diploma -
Graphic Arts
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