Raquel Oleaga
Perth Amboy,NJ
Summary
Diligent Nurse offering 15-year background providing attentive care in nursing home settings. Successful in anticipating and meeting needs of patients. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Alameda Center
Perth Amboy, United States
07.2017 - Current
- Delivered direct quality care to patients by evaluating medical conditions and managing and assessing treatments.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using.
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using .
- Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions and response to treatments using PCC.
- Developed individual care plans to meet patient needs and achieve treatment goals.
LPN Field Nurse
Alameda Center
Perth Amboy, United States
09.2014 - 07.2017
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Monitored and tracked patient vitals in PCC to keep team informed of changing conditions.
CNA
Alameda Center
Perth Amboy, United States
07.2007 - 09.2014
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Cared for clients with diagnoses such as respiratory failure, diabetes, Parkinson's disease and muscular dystrophy.
- Facilitated personal hygiene management, feeding and ambulation.
- Transported patients between rooms and appointments or testing locations.
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ02.2014
High School Diploma -
Colegio Eugenio Maria De Hostos
La Vega Dominican Republic06.2000
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Universal Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ02.2007
Skills
- Collecting Vitals
- Recording Vital Signs
- Needs Assessment
- Closing Support
- Nursing Staff Supervision
- Tracheostomy Care
- Office Support
- Nursing Intervention Evaluations
- Patient Admission
- Assessing Residents
- Work Assignments
- Patient Rights
- Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
- Patient Data Gathering
- PICC Lines
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Alameda Center
07.2017 - Current
LPN Field Nurse
Alameda Center
09.2014 - 07.2017
CNA
Alameda Center
07.2007 - 09.2014
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Universal Training Institute
High School Diploma -
Colegio Eugenio Maria De Hostos
CNA Certification - Nursing Assistance
Universal Training Institute
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