Safiyah Clarke
Collingdale,PA
Summary
Passionate and experienced Licensed Practical Nurse bringing demonstrated clinical expertise, leadership skills and technical knowledge. Proficient in patient monitoring and care, medication administration, treatment implementation and working alongside multidisciplinary teams to optimize patient care. Detailed oriented, quality-driven and efficient with patient advocating.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Medical Surgical/Telemetry LPN
Taylor Hospital
Ridley Park, PA
04.2023 - Current
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Collected blood, urine or sputum from patients to perform routine laboratory tests.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to up to 6 to 7 patients per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line
Media, PA
09.2020 - Current
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain and optimize patient outcomes.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Addressed patient care needs, collected vitals, dressed wounds and managed catheters.
- Directed implementation of improved patient care and documentation methods and procedures to achieve quality objectives.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Healthcare Resources
Plymouth Meeting, PA
04.2021 - 09.2023
- Adjusted quickly to new facilities regarding new assignments.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations and standards of precautions, while preventing medication errors.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
Licensed Practical Nurse, Wellness
Brandywine Senior Living- Haverford
Haverford, PA
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Safely and accurately prepared all medications and sterilized products by using proper techniques, calculations, and standards of precautions.
- Liaised with nursing staff to prepare and administer prescribed medications to patients.
- Monitored medications for patients with various conditions and kept watchful eye for side effects.
- Operated medical equipment to diagnose and treat conditions.
Education
Practical Nurse Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Broomall, PA02.2020
Some College (No Degree) - Health Studies, Registered Nurse
Community College of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Medication Administration
- Phlebotomy
- EKG's
- Telemetry Monitoring
- SC, ID, IV, and IM Injections
- Post Operative Care
- Wound Care
- BLS
Timeline
Medical Surgical/Telemetry LPN
Taylor Hospital
04.2023 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
General Healthcare Resources
04.2021 - 09.2023
Licensed Practical Nurse
Wesley Enhanced Living Main Line
09.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse, Wellness
Brandywine Senior Living- Haverford
07.2020 - 01.2021
Practical Nurse Certificate - Licensed Practical Nurse
Delaware County Intermediate Unit
Some College (No Degree) - Health Studies, Registered Nurse
Community College of Philadelphia
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