Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Lifehouse Agency
Contributed to continuous quality improvement efforts by identifying areas for potential growth within the nursing practice.
Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, fostering positive relationships built on trust and compassion.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Monitored patient health conditions to report changes to assigned physician.
Assisted physicians during examinations or procedures as needed, playing a vital role in the overall patient experience.
Demonstrated adaptability in working with diverse patient populations across various healthcare settings.
Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
Improved patient outcomes by providing high-quality nursing care and closely monitoring vital signs.
Helped long-term care residents with bathing, dressing, feeding, and other daily living activities.
Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
Circulated assigned floor to measure and record patients' fluid and food levels, implementing measures to promote healthy intake and output as necessary.
Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance knowledge base and skillset as an LPN.
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
Reduced medication errors by accurately administering medications and diligently verifying patient information.
Helped patients complete bathing, dressing and eating.
Implemented infection control measures, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Performed wound care treatments using sterile techniques, promoting healing and preventing complications.
Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution.
Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
IHHS Caretaker
IHHS
01.2024 - Current
Planned, prepared, and served meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
Implemented daily, weekly and monthly cleaning routines
Ran errands for patients, did shopping, and picked up other necessities.
Scheduled and accompanied clients to medical appointments.
LPN Team Lead
Hope House Drug And Rehab Facility
01.2023 - 03.2023
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Updated patient medical records with services provided, health conditions, and response to treatments using [Software].
Evaluated staff performance regularly, providing constructive feedback to improve skills and address areas of concern.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
Owner/ Operator
Bongiorno Transportation Inc.
12.2008 - 03.2019
Increased customer satisfaction by providing high-quality services and timely communication.
Verified contents of inventory loads against Bills of Lading.
Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Clinical Instructor /Student Teacher
Job Corps Center
08.2000 - 12.2011
Developed comprehensive lesson plans to cover essential clinical skills, techniques, and procedures.
Facilitated communication between students and clinical preceptors to address any concerns or issues that arose during rotations.
Conducted clinical simulations and provided feedback for each individual student.
Served as a mentor for new Clinical Instructors, sharing expertise on effective teaching strategies and classroom management techniques.
Enhanced student understanding of the nursing profession by sharing personal experiences, insights, and challenges faced within various healthcare settings.
Evaluated student progress through written exams, skill demonstrations, and clinical rotations, ensuring they met program requirements.
Ensured adherence to institutional policies regarding academic integrity and professionalism among nursing students during their clinical experiences.
Supervised students during clinical rotations, providing immediate feedback on their performance and suggesting areas for improvement when necessary.
Assigned students to patients based on students' learning objectives and patient needs.
Evaluated students' competencies through written assignments and examinations.
Improved student performance with regular assessments and feedback on their clinical skills and knowledge.