am a skilled Licensed Practical Nurse with over 10 years of experience working in a demanding, fast-paced healthcare environment. I possess the ability to keenly observe and promptly respond to patient needs, as well as identify and handle urgent situations. I have a deep understanding of human behavior and patient reactions, and I am always looking to improve my nursing skills while also enhancing working conditions and sharing my knowledge with my colleagues. I ensure that I comply with HIPAA guidelines to maintain my patients' privacy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN Inpatient Med-Surge Full Time
St. Joseph Hospital
10.2019 - Current
Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterization.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN Full Time
St.Joseph Hospital
03.2019 - Current
Direct Patient Care
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Outpatient LPN Endocrinology Full Time
Crouse Medical Practice
02.2022 - 09.2022
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management .
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Submit referrals, prior authorization,home care orders
Obtained patient vital signs
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
LPN Home Care Full Time
St.Joseph Hospital
04.2019 - 10.2019
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Phlebotomy
Collect lab specimens
Perform Wound Care as ordered, including apply wound vac.
Catheter Insertion
LPN Per Diem
Onondaga Centers
04.2018 - 09.2019
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Administered medications
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
LPN Dialysis Full Time
DCI University Dialysis
09.2018 - 02.2019
Provide prescribed medical treatment and dialysis treatment to patients.
Provide highly professional and technical nursing care.
Collaborate with doctors and other care team members to provide the highest quality care.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences. Prep and
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery..
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
Outpatient LPN Full Time
Syracuse Community Health Center
07.2009 - 06.2018
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns, and medically relevant symptoms.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
Assist and provided care in OB/GYN, Internal Medicine, and Urgent Care.
Performed Point of Care Testing and Wound Care
Collect and Process lab specimens
Administered medications and vaccines as ordered.
Instrument Sterilization
Outpatient LPN Family Medicine Full Time
Med Best
09.2013 - 12.2016
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Obtain vital signs
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
Performed Point of Care Testing (EKG,PFT,A1C)
Assist with office procedures(Vasectomies, Skin Biopsies)
LPN General and Bariatric Surgery Full Time
Research Foundation For SUNY
12.2012 - 09.2013
Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Cared for wounds, drains, and provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
LPN Office Nurse OB/GYN Full Time
Linda Lovig CNM, NP
08.2008 - 07.2009
Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
Regulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery CenterRegulatory Specialist- Senior at St. Joseph Hospital- St. Charles, St. Joseph Hospital- Wentzville, St. Joseph Hospital- Lake St. Louis, Kisker Outpatient Surgery Center