Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Timeline
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Robert Staples

Rochester,NY

Summary

Versatile Agency Nurse offering over two years of experience in healthcare. Excellence in managing individualized patient care by promoting and restoring patients' health through nursing across varying geriatric care, hospice, surgical rehab and ambulatory assignments. Advanced skill in working with diverse patient populations. Specializing in geriatrics, from supervision, floor team member, skilled care, and assisted living care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Agency Licensed Practical Nurse

Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
Rochester, NY
03.2023 - Current
  • Performed patient assessments, including vital signs and medication administration.
  • Assisted in developing individualized plans of care in collaboration with other healthcare professionals.
  • Monitored and reported changes in patient conditions to the Charge Nurse or RN.
  • Administered injections, wound care, catheterizations and treatments as ordered by physician.
  • Maintained accurate records of patient care services provided according to agency policies and procedures.
  • Developed strong relationships with patients and families by providing compassionate care and support during times of need.
  • Adhered strictly to all state regulations concerning nurse practice standards.
  • Utilized various electronic health record systems for charting purposes.
  • Answered patient calls, identified issues and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.

Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood Assisted Living
Buffalo, NY
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
  • Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
  • Resolved conflicts between team members in a professional manner.
  • Supervised daily activities of the nursing staff to ensure proper functioning of unit operations.
  • Encouraged collaboration among team members while promoting individual growth opportunities.
  • Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
  • Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
  • Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
  • Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
  • Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
  • Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.

Education

Licensed Practical Nurse Board Certified - Nursing

Erie 1 BOCES
Buffalo, NY
11-2021

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson Central Technical High School
Buffalo, NY
06-2018

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing LPN To RN Bridge Program

Genesee Community College
Batavia, NY

Skills

  • Geriatric Care
  • Catheter Care
  • Compassion and Empathy
  • Medication Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Infection Control
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • Patient Charting
  • Specimen Collection
  • Nursing Staff Supervision
  • Activities of Daily Living ADLs
  • Responsible and Dependable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Epic Systems

Certification

  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Child Abuse/ Mandated Reporting
  • Bullying Prevention (DASA)
  • School Violence Prevention (SAVE)
  • CPR/ BLS Certification

Accomplishments

  • Honor Society Nomination for 2022 & 2023 at Genesee Community College
  • Dean's List Fall 2023 Genesee Community College

Affiliations

  • Skiing
  • Spending Time with Family
  • Studying
  • Community Activity Engagement

Timeline

Agency Licensed Practical Nurse

Favorite Nurses Healthcare Staffing
03.2023 - Current

Licensed Practical Nurse Team Leader

Elderwood Assisted Living
05.2022 - 11.2023

Licensed Practical Nurse Board Certified - Nursing

Erie 1 BOCES

High School Diploma -

Hutchinson Central Technical High School

Some College (No Degree) - Nursing LPN To RN Bridge Program

Genesee Community College
  • Licensed Practical Nurse
  • Child Abuse/ Mandated Reporting
  • Bullying Prevention (DASA)
  • School Violence Prevention (SAVE)
  • CPR/ BLS Certification
Robert Staples