Regina Calhoun
Summary
Accomplished Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in direct patient care and medication administration, notably at Erie County Medical Center. Excelled in vital signs monitoring and HIPAA compliance, enhancing patient safety and care quality. Demonstrated leadership in supervising CNAs and educating patients, showcasing exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient Dialysis
Erie County Medical Center
01.2012 - Current
- Deliver hemodialysis treatments to 10-12 patients while monitoring their safety on the dialysis machine
- Observe and document any changes in the patients' condition
- Record vital signs, weights, pulse oximetry testing and perform phlebotomy protocols
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
Supplemental Health Care
04.2019 - 06.2019
- Supervised six to eight CNA's within the department and administered and documented various medications
- Provided wound care, medical treatments, and measured glucose levels
- Transcribed and recorded physician orders
Licensed Practical Nurse, Erie County Holding
Supplemental Health Care
11.2012 - 03.2019
- Administered and documented various prescribed medications
- Provided wound care, medical treatments, and measured glucose levels
- Transcribed and recorded physicians orders
- Provided inmate patient education
- Obtained specimens from inmate patients for diagnostic testing
Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic
Erie County Medical Center
11.2010 - 01.2012
- Initiated health history for physicians in preparation of the patients' appointment
- Administered vaccines and other immunization shots
- Assisted physician as needed while transcribed physician's orders
- Educated and demonstrated the usage of a glucometer machine so the patients obtained accurate glucose measurements
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg & Inmate Unit
Erie County Medical Center
07.2008 - 11.2010
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Assisted the Department of Corrections with maintaining security at all times
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erie County Home
12.1996 - 07.2008
- Provided high-quality personal care services such as bathing, grooming, dressing, and feeding to ensure patient dignity.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities for enhanced comfort and wellbeing.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Buffalo, NY12-2024
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Erie Community College
Buffalo, NY08-2019
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
The Daisy Team Award
April 2022 The entire Outpatient Hemo-Dialysis Department was awarded with The Daisy Team Award
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse, Long Term Care
Supplemental Health Care
04.2019 - 06.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse, Erie County Holding
Supplemental Health Care
11.2012 - 03.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse, Outpatient Dialysis
Erie County Medical Center
01.2012 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Ambulatory Clinic
Erie County Medical Center
11.2010 - 01.2012
Licensed Practical Nurse, Med/Surg & Inmate Unit
Erie County Medical Center
07.2008 - 11.2010
Certified Nursing Assistant
Erie County Home
12.1996 - 07.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
Trocaire College
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Erie Community College
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