Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Rebecca Cobas

NaphCare
Brooksville,FL
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience

Experienced Licensed Practical Nurse with a strong focus on medication administration, clinical documentation, and vital signs monitoring. Proven ability to develop individualized care plans and educate patients on health management, ensuring compliance with protocols and fostering patient satisfaction.

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional

2 Years 4 Months
NaphCare | 04.2024 - Current
  • Administer medications and treatments per physician orders, ensuring compliance with protocols.
  • Monitor patients' vital signs and reported changes to healthcare teams for timely interventions.
  • Assist in developing individualized care plans, enhancing patient-centered outcomes and satisfaction.
  • Educate patients on health management topics, fostering self-care and adherence to treatment regimens.
  • Document accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrate excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes. Care for wounds, provide treatments.
  • Triage patients, complete protocols both medical and dental.
  • Manage patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Manage time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Administer controlled narcotics, insert IVs, and perform catheterizations.

Correctional Nurse

8 Years
Centurion | 07.2017 - 07.2025
  • Assessed inmate health conditions, providing timely interventions and referrals to specialized care.
  • Developed individualized care plans addressing specific medical needs of incarcerated individuals.
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive healthcare delivery in correctional settings.
  • Administered medications and monitored patient responses within correctional facilities.

Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional

1 Year 11 Months
Wellpath | 05.2022 - 04.2024
  • Assisted in developing individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes. Care for wounds, provide treatments.
  • Triage patients, complete protocols for medical and dental.

Director of Nursing

7 Months
Indian Oaks Assisted Living | 10.2021 - 05.2022
  • Developed and implemented nursing protocols to enhance patient care quality.
  • Streamlined medication administration processes to improve efficiency and safety.
  • Led multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate patient treatment plans effectively.
  • Mentored nursing staff on best practices and compliance with health regulations.
  • Conducted quality assurance audits to ensure adherence to healthcare standards.
  • Collaborated with management to strategize staffing needs and resource allocation.
  • Fostered a culture of continuous improvement through staff training initiatives.
  • Participated in management team meetings to discuss resident status, census changes, and resident complaints or concerns.
  • Oversaw and approved recruitment, hiring and orientation of new nursing staff.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by staying current on industry standards and updating policies accordingly.
  • Monitored and evaluated nursing staff performance, providing feedback and guidance to support standards of care.
  • Built and maintained positive working relationships with physicians and staff to support seamless healthcare operations.
  • Performed rounds to observe care and interview staff, residents, and families.
  • Enhanced staff performance by conducting regular evaluations, providing constructive feedback, and offering tailored professional development opportunities.
  • Promoted a culture of safety by enforcing compliance with infection control policies and procedures.
  • Established new policies and updated existing policies to improve standard of care for patients.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing

Gwinnett College | Orlando, FL | 03.2017

LPN

IV certification

Skills

Medication administration
Medication dispensing
Wound care
Vital signs monitoring
Direct patient care
Patient assessments
Clinical documentation
Documentation accuracy
Vital signs assessment
Physical assessment
Patient triaging
Care planning
Family communication
Diabetes management
Immunization administration
Catheter care
Breathing treatments
Intake documentation
Case management
Palliative care
Compassionate care
Geriatric care
Preventive care
Transcribing orders
Staff supervision
LPN
Florida
HIPAA compliance
ADL assistance
Florida licensed practical nurse

Certification

IV Certification

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional

NaphCare
04.2024 - CurrentRead More

Licensed Practical Nurse, Correctional

Wellpath
05.2022 - 04.2024Read More

Director of Nursing

Indian Oaks Assisted Living
10.2021 - 05.2022Read More

Correctional Nurse

Centurion
07.2017 - 07.2025Read More

Gwinnett College

Licensed Practical Nurse from Nursing
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Rebecca Cobas