Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience in medical procedures, including sample collection, blood draw, IV insertion and infection control. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. Maintains composure and makes accurate decisions in fast-paced, unpredictable and stressful environments. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Patient-oriented nursing professional with 22 years of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in diverse settings. Skillfully completes nursing intervention and health education. Fosters relationships with patients, caregivers, and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Staff Associate/LPN Office Nurse
CSL Behring, Corporate Communications
Baltimore, MD
07.2020 - Current
Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
Provided behavioral and emotional support and closely supervised patients suffering from dementia and Alzheimer's.
Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
Administered prescribed medications and started intravenous fluids to address patient symptoms and underlying etiologies.
Evaluated patient care procedural changes for effectiveness and made necessary adjustments.
Provided pre- and post-operative nursing care.
Performed triage to maximum team productivity and effectiveness.
Prepared or examined food trays for conformance to prescribed diet.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Healthcare Services Inc.
Towson, MD
11.2019 - Current
Use sterile techniques, to prepare patients and perform procedures.
Answer patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
Counsel clients, patients and families and provided emotional and psychosocial support.
Promote patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Respond to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
Administering Medication according to Doctor's Orders.
LPN
Medmark Treatment Center
Batlimore, MD
10.2020 - 07.2021
Medmark Dispensing Nurse
Licensed Practical Nurse
Maxim Medical Staffing
Daytona Beach , FL
10.2010 - 03.2013
Promoted patient satisfaction by assisting with daily living needs such as bathing, dressing, toileting and exercising.
Responded to patient alarms and needs-assessment requests to identify course of treatment.
Hospice Care
Vital signs
Administered medication according to doctors' orders.
Documented on patient progress.
Family and patient support.
Assisted with case management.
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated families and patient education and support.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Arbor Medical Staffing Inc.
Palm Coast, FL
08.2009 - 09.2010
School Nurse For Flagler county schools,.
General nursing care given to student in preschool through High school.
Reviewed student immunization records and consulted with parents on state immunization policies.
Implemented nursing care for students with special needs.
Staff Nurse for internal medicine/ family medicine practice.
Vital Signs
Monitored and accounted for daily clinical activities.
Noting on patient progress.
Intake of patients' into clinic.
Monitored patients' blood sugar levels.
Reviewed Patient records with doctor, nurse practitioner and medical assistants.
Made doctor aware of signs and symptoms of acutely ill patients' needing immediate hospitalization.
Made sure clinic was organized and clean to prevent infections.
Administered medication according to Doctor's orders.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Florida Hospital Senior Behavioral Unit
Ormond Beach, FL
12.2007 - 12.2008
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Group therapy
Administered medication according to doctors' order.
Assisted with case management.
Vital signs
General geriatric care and nursing intervention.
Mental and physical health assessment.
Admitted and discharged patients.
Documented on patient's progress.
Worked with interdisciplinary team to ensure optimum care and rehabilitation of patients.
Crisis intervention.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Kennedy Krieger Institute
Baltimore, MD
02.2005 - 07.2007
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Administered medication according to doctors' orders.
Patient and families health eduction and support.
Assisted with case management
Vital signs.
Phlebotomy.
ECG.
PPD placement, read and recorded results.
General pediatric care and nursing intervention.
Worked with interdisciplinary team to ensure patient therapy and rehabilitation.
Checked emergency equipment and prepared it for immediate emergency use.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Turning Point Clinic
Baltimore, MD
01.2004 - 01.2005
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Dispensed Methadone per doctor's orders.
Gave patient support concerning drug addiction.
Documented on patient progress.
Phlebotomy.
PPD placement, read and recorded results.
Monitored alcohol levels.
Collected and analyzed urine specimens and blood work for drug use.
General adult nursing care and intervention.
Managed daily clinical activities.
Accounted for Methadone supply.
Worked with interdisciplinary team to ensure patients' rehabilitation and case management.
Licensed Practical Nurse
New York City Health and Hospital Corporation
Elmhurst, NY
10.1998 - 01.2002
Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
Assisted with triage/ interviewed incoming Patient through the ER department.
Administered medication according to doctors' orders.
Physical and Mental health assessment.
Vital signs.
ECG.
Phlebotomy.
Gave families and patient support.
Documented on patients' progress.
Checking emergency equipment and prepared it for immediate use.
General nursing care and intervention given to adolescence through geriatrics .
Admitted and discharged patient.
Specialized trauma care.
Crisis intervention.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
Adelphi University
Garden City, NY
01.2004
Certificate of Completion - Nursing Science
University of The State of New York
Albany, NY
11.1997
Skills
Healthcare platforms
Samples collection
Patient triaging
Multi-tasking and prioritization
CPR Basic Life support via The American Heart Association
Varied CEUs as per the states of FL, MD, & NY
Working knowledge of windows, microsoft, outlook & powerpoint