Richard Alston
Rochester
Summary
Licensed Practical Nurse with one year of professional experience. Actively seeking an opportunity in which I can bring my experience to long term care or acute care settings. I can provide the utmost in patient care and uphold company values.
Experienced with patient care and medical procedures, ensuring comprehensive support in clinical settings. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to enhance patient experience and team coordination. Track record of delivering consistent, compassionate care and maintaining thorough medical documentation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Home Care
Elderone
05.2023 - Current
- Utilized time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively, allowing for efficient completion of daily responsibilities.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, ensuring that patients were comfortable and families felt supported during the process.
- Assisted in the management of chronic health conditions by providing education, support, and follow-up care.
- Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
LPN Office Nurse
Aaron Manor Rehabilation
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Developed strong rapport with patients and their families, fostering trust and open communication during sensitive medical situations.
- Improved patient experience by providing compassionate and attentive nursing services in a busy office setting.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and organized office environment by performing housekeeping tasks such as disposing of biohazardous waste, sanitizing exam rooms, and restocking supplies as needed.
- Supported new employees during orientation periods by serving as a knowledgeable resource on office policies, procedures, documentation requirements.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all relevant clinical data, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
- Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Brooke at High Falls
09.2021 - 04.2022
- Maintain the safety of the residents at all times
- Administer medications as directed by the physician orders
- Change dressings as directed by the physician orders and report all Maintain the Daily 24-hour Report and submit to the Supervisor as required
- Assisted with staffing and attendance sheets/ retention of staff for coverage
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Penfield Place
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Provides assistance to elders according to the individualized care plan under the supervision of a licensed nurse
- Responsibilities include all components of primary care with a special focus on caring for elders' needs beyond the medical model
- Incorporating activities that the individual would like to have as part of their day, while responding to their physical care needs in a way that promotes respect and choice
Certified Nurse Assistant
St. John's Home
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Provide assistance with medication reminders, bathing, grooming, dressing, escort service, laundry and other activities of daily living
- Follow the schedule of resident's needs set out by supervisor
- Provide emotional and social support to residents
- Support the dining staff and possibly assist in the dining room
- Be comfortable with emergency equipment and procedures
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- I worked in this in location as a CNA/ LPN
Education
Nursing - Nursing
Monroe Community College
03.2025
Isabella Gramhart- school of practical Nursing - Nursing
Isabella Gramhart- School of Practical Nursing
Rochester, NY01.2020
Skills
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
Certification
BLS, 10/01/23
Timeline
LPN Home Care
Elderone
05.2023 - Current
LPN Office Nurse
Aaron Manor Rehabilation
01.2022 - 05.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
The Brooke at High Falls
09.2021 - 04.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Penfield Place
09.2020 - 01.2021
Certified Nurse Assistant
St. John's Home
01.2018 - 01.2020
Nursing - Nursing
Monroe Community College
Isabella Gramhart- school of practical Nursing - Nursing
Isabella Gramhart- School of Practical Nursing
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