Robert Anderson
The Bronx,NY
Summary
With a proven track record at Vista on the 5th, I excel in delivering compassionate care and advanced wound care, showcasing my expertise in medication administration and empathetic patient interactions. My collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to continuous quality improvement in patient care, underpinned by my proficiency in healthcare software and a dedication to health education.
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over Number 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.
Licensed nursing professional skilled in patient care, medication administration, and health monitoring. Strong focus on team collaboration, ensuring reliable support and adaptability to changing needs. Known for effective communication, problem-solving, and empathy in high-pressure environments. Prepared to contribute significantly to enhancing patient outcomes and overall healthcare quality.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vista on the 5th
09.2024 - 12.2024
- 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.
- 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.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Revival Homecare Agency
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Contributed to quality improvement initiatives by providing feedback on care processes and patient experiences.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai Health System
07.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
- Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai Health Clinic
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Supported diagnoses by taking blood samples from patients for laboratory testing.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Promesa (Acacia Network)
03.2018 - 08.2021
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
- Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Improved patient satisfaction with empathetic communication and timely response to needs.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morris Heights Health Center
10.2017 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
- 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.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beth Abraham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 09.2017
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2010
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center Dental Departmentomfs
05.2007 - 06.2009
- 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.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
Registered Medical Assistant
Jacobi Medical Center Dental Departmentomfs
09.2004 - 04.2007
- Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Maintained strict confidentiality while handling sensitive patient information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions, and prepared for physician examinations.
- Completed thorough chart reviews to ensure proper documentation of all pertinent medical information.
- Contributed to successful health outcomes by effectively communicating between patients and providers about treatments, medications, or follow-up instructions.
- Enhanced patient care by efficiently performing routine tests and measurements.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Merit Technical Institute
Harrison, NJ12.2006
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Mandl School of Allied Health
New York, NY06.2004
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Geriatric care
- Vital signs
- Clinical judgment
- Patient care
- Medication dispensing
- Immunization administration
- Diabetes management
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Family communication
- Health education
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient triaging
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Transcribing orders
- Patient management
- Behavioral assessment
- Staff supervision
- Chronic disease management
- Mental health support
- Medical office administration
- Writing reports
- Home health care
- Pediatric care
- Case management
- End-of-life care
- Pain management
- Verbal and written communication
- Anatomy
- Type EMR software
- Certified in CPR/AED
- Tuberculosis testing
- Dementia knowledge and care
- Intravenous medications
Certification
I.V. insertion/phlebotomy/EKG
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vista on the 5th
09.2024 - 12.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Revival Homecare Agency
05.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai Health System
07.2022 - 11.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Mount Sinai Health Clinic
10.2021 - 02.2022
Licensed Practical Nurse
Casa Promesa (Acacia Network)
03.2018 - 08.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse
Morris Heights Health Center
10.2017 - 03.2018
Licensed Practical Nurse
Beth Abraham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
03.2011 - 09.2017
Licensed Practical Nurse
Piedmont Geriatric Psychiatric Hospital
07.2009 - 12.2010
Licensed Practical Nurse
Jacobi Medical Center Dental Departmentomfs
05.2007 - 06.2009
Registered Medical Assistant
Jacobi Medical Center Dental Departmentomfs
09.2004 - 04.2007
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Merit Technical Institute
Registered Medical Assistant - Medical Assistant
Mandl School of Allied Health
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