RAYMOND ROMAN
Bernardsville,NJ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 30 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds. Dependable healthcare team member with sound judgment, excellent clinical abilities and smooth bedside manner. Track and chart vitals and other markers to help patients, support team treatment goals and boost outcomes. Exceptional approach in Nursing patient support. Skilled Licensed Practical Nurse offering 30+ years of experience in the field. Knowledgeable about assisting with non-invasive procedures and performing respiratory treatments. Strong documentation skills and a firm grasp of compliance requirements. Well-qualified medical professional with experience triaging patients, capturing information and completing basic procedures such as wound care. Excellent communication, prioritization and multitasking abilities with sound judgment and compassionate nature. Background in clinic and hospital environments. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level LPN position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lyons VA Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- 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.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Unit Manager/Staff Nurse
Runnells Rehabilitation & Health Care
12.2014 - 04.2023
- Functioned as patient advocate between patient, family, healthcare providers and administration to help patient make informed health decisions and navigate complex medical system.
- Administered medications to patients under physician orders in accordance with nursing knowledge and competency.
- Initiated diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures to support patient care and safety.
- Participated in unit-specific quality improvement efforts to enhance patient satisfaction with quality of care and service through research and evidence-based practices.
- Performed complete patient assessments and communicated findings and results to providers to establish plan of care.
- Documented and maintained accurate nursing records to facilitate provision of care and nursing management of patient.
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
Staff Nurse
Runnells Specialized Hospital
04.2001 - 12.2014
- Performed various nursing interventions such as wound dressing, vital sign monitoring, and specimen collection.
- Administered medications via oral, IV, and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Assessed physical, psychological, physiologic, and cognitive status of patients.
- Monitored patients' conditions and reported changes in physical presentation, appearance, and behavior to discuss treatment with physicians.
- Implemented medication and IV administration, catheter insertion, and airway management.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Collaborated with physicians, pharmacists and therapists to deliver quality, evidence-based care.
- Collected blood, tissue, and other laboratory specimens and prepared for lab testing.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process, and management and lifestyle options.
- Directed patient care by initiating and following through with plan of care, continuing care, and discharge instructions.
- Coordinated patient discharge planning to provide post-discharge patient care, promoting healing and recovery.
- Precepted student nurses and oriented new hires, providing guidance and mentorship when teaching on hospital policies, emergency procedures, and nursing best practices.
Education
No Degree - Nursing
Union County College
Scotch Plains, NJNo Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
City Colleges of Chicago
Chicago, IL10.1985
No Degree - U.S Army Medical Specialist
Academy Of Health Sciences U.S. Army
San Antonio, TX09.1984
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School
Perth Amboy, NJ06.1983
Skills
- Seizure Precautions
- Pulse Oximetry Tracking
- EKG Administration
- Maintaining Nutrition
- Rehabilitation Support
- Licensed Practical Nurse
- Wound Dressing and Suturing
- Intravenous Medications
- Intramuscular Injections
- Sterile Procedures and Techniques
- Hygiene Support
- Caregiving Skills
- Breathing Treatments
- Patient and Caregiver Education
- Supporting Daily Living Needs
- Immunization Administration
- Tracheostomy Care
- Examination and Test Preparation
- Sanitation and Sterilization
- ADLs Assistance
- Healthcare Platforms
- Counting Narcotics
- Assisting Physicians
- Quality Assessments
- Update Electronic Charts
- Charting and Recording
- Medical Paperwork Processing
- Transcribing Orders
- Psychotropic Medication Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Tuberculosis Testing
- Patient Triaging
- Strong Clinical Judgment
- Pneumonia Vaccinations
- Management Team Support
- HIPAA Protocols
- Psychiatric Evaluation
- Chronic Disease Management
- Recordkeeping and Maintenance
- Equipment Assembly
- Dementia Knowledge and Care
- Call Answering and Assistance
- Documenting Incidents
- Sample Collection
- Writing Reports
- Dietary Requirements and Restrictions
- Medical Office Administration
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- EMR Systems
- Rehabilitation Techniques
- Documenting Intake
- Care Planning
- Medical History Documenting
- Educating Families
- Specimen Results Interpretation
- Monitor IV Fluids
- Wound Care
- Biomedical Hazard Disposal
- Documenting Vital Signs
- Task Delegation
Certification
Emergency Medical Technician Nationally Register
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lyons VA Medical Center
04.2022 - Current
Unit Manager/Staff Nurse
Runnells Rehabilitation & Health Care
12.2014 - 04.2023
Staff Nurse
Runnells Specialized Hospital
04.2001 - 12.2014
No Degree - Nursing
Union County College
No Degree - Emergency Medical Technician
City Colleges of Chicago
No Degree - U.S Army Medical Specialist
Academy Of Health Sciences U.S. Army
High School Diploma -
Perth Amboy High School
Emergency Medical Technician Nationally Register
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