SANDRA EDON
Elmont
Summary
Highly organized and detail-oriented Licensed Practical Nurse with clinical and professional experience in public, private, mental, and home health care settings. Demonstrate ability to administer nursing procedures to patients in accordance with nursing care plans, such as sterile dressings, catheterization, enemas, tube feeding, care of wounds, range of motion therapy, and post-operative care. Nursing style blends professionalism, skillfulness, and compassion to truly integrate patients' medical and emotional care within hospital, facility or private duty environment. Communicate well with doctors, colleagues and patient families, ensuring continuity of patient care. Proficient in cross-cultural communication - multilingual: English, French, and Creole.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Atria Senior Living
New York
08.2024 - Current
- Evaluated patient responses to treatments and interventions and documented progress notes accordingly.
- Supervised the activities of other nursing staff members and provided guidance when necessary.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
Care Coordinator LPN
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
Nassau
09.2021 - 08.2024
- Coordinated with physicians, nurses, social workers, therapists and other health professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
- Assisted with admission process including assessment of vital signs, review of medical history forms.
- Maintained accurate documentation of all assessments, treatments, procedures and follow-up activities in electronic medical records system.
Licensed Practical Nurse
QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER
Queens
01.2014 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
The Bristal Assisted Living
Garden City
02.2022 - 05.2024
- Intravenous Administration
- Specimen Collection
- Patient Care Assessment
- Care Collaboration
- Medication Administration
- ECG Cardiac Monitor
- Administered basic nursing care.
- Collaborated with RNs and MDs for appropriate treatments, therapies, and interventions.
- Oversee medical technician staff and RSA.
- Follow OSHA guidelines.
Education
Licensed Practical Certificate -
BOCES LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL
Central Islip, NY04.2011
Certificate in Phlebotomy Technicians -
NEW YORK DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL
New York, NY01.2002
Associate of Science - Business Administration
INTERSBORO INSTITUTE COLLEGE
New York, NY06.1998
Skills
- Patient Care Assessment
- Pain Level Evaluation
- Case Management
- Venesection / Phlebotomy
- Quality Care Assurance
- Parenteral Medication
- Psychiatric Nursing
- Medical/Surgical Nursing
- Pediatric Nursing
- Obstetric Nursing
- Home Health Care
- Regulatory Compliance
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Internet Savvy
- Medication administration
Career Profile
Licensed Practical Nurse Coordinator, New York Cancer and Blood Specialist, Lawrence, NY, 03/01/22, Present, Perform daily charting., Administer Medication and inject vaccines for both adults and pediatrician., Record vital signs re-enforce teaching for oncology and hematology patients., Pre-fill medications, obtaining prior authorized treatment, administered nursing care, oxygen therapy, etc., Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor, The Bristal Assisted Living, Garden City, NY, 02/01/22, 05/01/24, Administered basic nursing care., Collaborated with RNs and MDs for appropriate treatments, therapies, and interventions., Oversee medical technician staff and RSA., Follow OSHA guidelines., Licensed Practical Nurse, QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER, Queens, NY, 01/01/14, Present, Administered basic nursing care, including IV administration, catheterization, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, etc., Educated patients and family members how to care for themselves and their relatives., Collaborated with RNs and MDs for appropriate treatments, therapies, and interventions., Must determine whether Six Seconds EKG leads are normal or abnormal., Continuous monitoring of patient heart activity, generally by electrocardiography, with an assessment of the patients condition relative to their cardiac rhythm., Licensed Practical Nurse, William F. Ryan Community Health Center, New York, NY, 04/01/14, 09/01/14, Administered medication, inject flu vaccine and immunization vaccine., Performed basic nursing procedures, IV monitoring and drawing blood., Observed and assessed ill children; reported abnormal findings; and collaborated with parents for care enhancements., Collaborated with RN's and MD's for appropriate treatment, therapies and interventions., Educated new parents about child-parent bonding and taught mothers about proper breastfeeding., Coordinated therapeutic communication and group therapy. Documented patient behavioral responses., Licensed Practical Nurse, JEWISH HOME LIFE CARE, Bronx, NY, 09/01/12, 12/01/13, Performed daily charting, Administer Medication, and inject Flu Vaccine., Administered basic nursing care, including IV administration, catheterization, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, etc., Collaborated with RNs and MDs for appropriate treatments, therapies, and interventions., Patient Care Technician, NEW YORK DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL, New York, NY, 11/01/01, 05/01/11, Administered basic nursing care, including IV administration, catheterization, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, etc., Educated patients and family members how to care for themselves and their relatives., Collaborated with RNs and MDs for appropriate treatments, therapies, and interventions., Licensed Practical Nurse, NEW YORK DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL, New York, NY, 05/01/11, 03/01/13, Administered basic nursing care, including IV administration, catheterization, tube feeding, oxygen therapy, etc., Educated patients and family members how to care for themselves and their relatives., Collaborated with RNs and MDs for appropriate treatments, therapies, and interventions., BOCES LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL, Central Islip, NY, Licensed Practical Certificate, 04/01/11, NEW YORK DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL, New York, NY, Certificate in Phlebotomy Technicians, 01/01/02, INTERSBORO INSTITUTE COLLEGE, New York, NY, Associate of Science in Business Administration, 06/01/98, MUNICIPAL TRAINING CENTER, New York, NY, Nursing Assistance Certificate, 01/01/97, Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), 04/01/12, AMERICAN Heart Association, Member, 11/01/13, 11/01/15
Timeline
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Atria Senior Living
08.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse Supervisor
The Bristal Assisted Living
02.2022 - 05.2024
Care Coordinator LPN
New York Cancer And Blood Specialists
09.2021 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
QUEENS HOSPITAL CENTER
01.2014 - 05.2024
Licensed Practical Certificate -
BOCES LICENSED PRACTICAL NURSING SCHOOL
Certificate in Phlebotomy Technicians -
NEW YORK DOWNTOWN HOSPITAL
Associate of Science - Business Administration
INTERSBORO INSTITUTE COLLEGE
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