Patient-oriented nursing professional with 5 months of hands-on experience in delivering quality direct and indirect patient care to individuals in LTC settings. Skillfully completes tasks and fosters relationships with patients, caregivers and coworkers to drive patient care goals and advance nursing philosophies.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Osprey Point Nursing Center
Bushnell, FL
11.2023 - Current
Observed, charted, and reported developments in patient health conditions for nursing supervisor.
Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
Participated in educational programs to keep up-to-date on new developments in nursing practice.
Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
CNA
Osprey Point Nursing Center
Bushnell, FL
11.2021 - Current
Provided assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing and grooming.
Assisted with range of motion exercises and other rehabilitative activities per physician orders.
Assisted in preparing meals according to prescribed diets while monitoring food consumption levels.
Monitored vital signs such as pulse rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure.
Observed patients for any physical or emotional changes, reported findings to medical staff immediately.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to ensure quality patient care was delivered at all times.
Answered patient call lights promptly and responded to requests appropriately.
Provided emotional support to family members during difficult times.
Hospice Aide
Compassionate Care Hospice
The Villages, FL
11.2016 - 01.2022
Supported grieving families by offering listening ear, compassion and kindness.
Helped patients maintain dignity during difficult times.
Assisted terminally ill patients with bathing, grooming and dressing.
Moved patients carefully into different positions to promote better body alignment and comfort.
Measured vital signs, recorded data gathered and provided treatment assistance to nurses.
Assisted residents with daily needs, personal hygiene, dressing, and facility transfers.
Provided physical, emotional and spiritual support to terminally ill patients and their families.
Facilitated bereavement counseling sessions for family members following a death.