Roderick Vicente
Port Orchard,WA
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Practical Nurse skilled in medication administration, vital signs monitoring, and compassionate patient care. Committed to enhancing patient outcomes through accurate documentation and infection control.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avamere Rehabilitation of Ridgemont
Port Orchard, WA
06.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs and documented changes in health status.
- Assisted with daily living activities to enhance patient comfort and independence.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team to develop and implement care plans.
- Maintained accurate patient records using electronic health record systems.
- Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
- Supported infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment for patients.
- Responded promptly to patient needs, promoting a positive care experience.
- 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.
- 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.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stafford Healthcare @ Ridgemont Terrace
Port Orchard, WA
07.2014 - 05.2024
- Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
- 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.
- 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.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Implemented infection control protocols, significantly reducing incidence of hospital-acquired infections.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henderson Healthcare Center
Henderson, NV
01.2010 - 06.2014
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- 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.
- Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
- 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.
- Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Delivered wound care and managed dressings, preventing infections and promoting healing.
- Administered medications to ensure adherence to treatment plans, improving health outcomes.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team members to develop individualized care plans for patients.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum-Northwestern University
Philippines03.2003
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric care
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Catheter care
- Infection control
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Avamere Rehabilitation of Ridgemont
06.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Stafford Healthcare @ Ridgemont Terrace
07.2014 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Henderson Healthcare Center
01.2010 - 06.2014
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Lyceum-Northwestern University