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Serline Ricot

City of Orange

Summary

Experienced with patient care, including administering medications and monitoring vital signs. Utilizes strong communication and interpersonal skills to foster positive patient relationships and efficient team collaboration. Track record of providing compassionate and attentive care, ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

White House Health Care Center
11.2024 - Current
  • Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes in patient conditions to nursing staff.
  • Assisted in the development of individualized care plans based on patient needs and preferences.
  • Facilitated communication between patients, families, and healthcare teams to ensure optimal care delivery.
  • Implemented infection control measures to enhance patient safety within the healthcare facility.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.

Patient Safety Sitter

Hackensack Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024
  • Monitored patient behavior to ensure safety and compliance with hospital protocols.
  • Assisted nursing staff in maintaining a secure environment for at-risk patients.
  • Documented patient activities, ensuring accurate records for healthcare teams.
  • Reduced instances of self-harm by closely observing at-risk patients and intervening when necessary to prevent injury.
  • Recognized signs of medical emergencies or changes in patient condition, immediately notifying appropriate healthcare professionals for intervention as needed.

Patient Care Associate

Valley Health System
08.2017 - 07.2023
  • Provided compassionate patient support, enhancing overall care experience and comfort levels.
  • Assisted nursing staff with daily tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to protocols.
  • Monitored patient vital signs, accurately documenting changes and reporting concerns promptly.
  • Recorded temperature, blood pressure, pulse, or respiration rate as directed by medical or nursing staff.
  • Assisted with various diagnostic procedures such as drawing blood samples, obtaining EKG readings, and collecting urine specimens for laboratory testing.
  • Maintained clean, safe, and well-organized patient environment.
  • Assisted with patient transfers and ambulation.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care during daily interactions.
  • Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families, fostering trust and strong relationships throughout the care process.
  • Performed patient mobility services by turning, lifting, moving and repositioning patients.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Changed linens in rooms, keeping spaces fresh and clean for patient health and satisfaction.

Care Manager

Brandywine Senior Living
01.2016 - 08.2017
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting comfort and dignity.
  • Monitored vital signs, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to nursing staff.
  • Supported patient mobility through safe transfer techniques and equipment usage.
  • Maintained clean and organized patient environments to promote health standards.
  • Improved patient satisfaction by providing compassionate assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding.
  • Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
  • Observed or examined patients to detect symptoms that required medical attention such as bruises or open wounds.
  • Expedited response times to call lights, boosting overall patient satisfaction levels during their stay at the facility.

Home Health Aide

Executive Care
03.2015 - 09.2016
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
  • Monitored vital signs and reported changes to healthcare team promptly.
  • Developed individualized care plans in collaboration with patients and families.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, maintaining accurate records of dosages.
  • Maintained a clean and safe home environment for patients, reducing falls and accidents.
  • Assisted clients with daily living activities, enhancing their independence and quality of life.

Home Health Aide

Freedom Healthcare
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of medical supplies and equipment.
  • Helped patients maintain personal hygiene through bathing, grooming, and toileting assistance when necessary for dignity preservation.
  • Performed light housekeeping duties including laundry linen changes sweeping vacuuming and mopping ensuring a clean and organized living space for patients.
  • Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
  • Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
  • Improved patient well-being by providing compassionate and attentive personal care.
  • Assisted with meal planning and preparation according to dietary restrictions, meeting nutritional needs while adhering to personal preferences.
  • Provided mobility assistance such as walking and regular exercising.
  • Traveled to clients' homes to complete healthcare services and promote continuity of care.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.

Home Health Aide

Cedar Crest
11.2012 - 09.2014
  • Followed nutritional plans to prepare optimal meals.
  • Monitored vital signs regularly, promptly reporting any abnormalities or concerns to supervising nurse or physician.
  • Administered medications as prescribed, ensuring proper dosage and timely administration for optimal health outcomes.
  • Provided emotional support to patients and families during difficult times, promoting a positive atmosphere conducive to healing.
  • Prevented pressure ulcers through frequent repositioning and regular skin assessments, maintaining patient comfort while reducing complications.
  • Monitored changes in clients' conditions to report concerns to supervisor.
  • Assisted clients with living independently through skill-building and mentoring in areas such as housekeeping adaptations and preparation of healthy meals.
  • Assisted with end-of-life care.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers University
Newark, NJ
05-2019

Associate of Science - Art And Science

Union County College
Cranford, NJ
12-2016

Skills

  • Patient Care
  • Medication Administration
  • Vital Signs Monitoring
  • Patient Education
  • Wound Care
  • Electronic Health Records
  • IV Therapy
  • Team Collaboration

Certification

  • License Practical Nursing- Morris Vocational School
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association
  • Patient Care Technician/ Certified Nursing Assistant- Branford Institute
  • Home Health Aide- Dorson Institute

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

White House Health Care Center
11.2024 - Current

Patient Safety Sitter

Hackensack Hospital
04.2024 - 07.2024

Patient Care Associate

Valley Health System
08.2017 - 07.2023

Care Manager

Brandywine Senior Living
01.2016 - 08.2017

Home Health Aide

Executive Care
03.2015 - 09.2016

Home Health Aide

Freedom Healthcare
02.2015 - 12.2015

Home Health Aide

Cedar Crest
11.2012 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Rutgers University

Associate of Science - Art And Science

Union County College

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