Romea Vaughan
Stratford
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with proven success at Southport Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation. Charge Nurse, expert in medication administration and wound care, enhancing patient outcomes through effective communication and collaboration. Skilled in monitoring vital signs and managing diabetes, ensuring quality care and patient dignity. Committed to continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southport Center for Nursing and Rehsbilitation
12.2023 - Current
- Charge Nurse
- 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.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guilford House
01.2020 - 12.2023
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Utilized therapeutic communication, empathy and active listening skills to encourage and develop positive relationships with patients.
- Served as an advocate for each patient's needs during shift handoffs or interdisciplinary conferences with other healthcare professionals.
- Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory, and provide light entertainment.
- Maintained clean and safe environment, reducing risk of infections and promoting health.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolton Cronic Convalescent
07.2015 - 09.2018
- 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.
- Maintained a clean, safe environment by sanitizing surfaces, changing linens, and disposing of waste properly.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
- Reduced fall incidents by implementing safety measures like bed alarms and proper positioning techniques.
- Prevented pressure ulcers development through frequent turning, repositioning of patients, and diligent skin assessments.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Collaborated with nursing staff to create individualized care plans tailored to each patient''s needs.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2013 - 03.2015
- 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.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Improved patient care quality by monitoring and recording vital signs, fluid intake, and output.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Conducted regular rounds to monitor patients'' physical and mental status throughout shifts.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas, and nurse stations.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Stone Academy
West Haven, CT10.2019
High School Diploma - General Studies
Central High School
Bridgeport, CT06.2010
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Geriatric care
- Diabetes management
- Family communication
- Breathing treatments
- Healthcare software proficiency
- Staff supervision
Certification
IV certification
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Southport Center for Nursing and Rehsbilitation
12.2023 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Guilford House
01.2020 - 12.2023
Certified Nursing Assistant
Carolton Cronic Convalescent
07.2015 - 09.2018
Certified Nursing Assistant
Lord Chamberlain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10.2013 - 03.2015
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Stone Academy
High School Diploma - General Studies
Central High School
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