Shirley fernandez
brockton,Massachusetts
Summary
Compassionate LPN skilled in medication administration, patient assessment, and vital signs monitoring. Committed to providing high-quality care and ensuring patient comfort in challenging situations.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
Rockland, MA
09.2022 - Current
- Engaged with patients to provide comfort and emotional support during treatment.
- Observed patients' conditions and communicated findings effectively to the team.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
LPN
Marian Manor Nursing Home
Boston, Massachusetts
07.2020 - 09.2022
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment in compliance with health standards.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
LPN
Trinity Health&Rehab
Woonsocket, Rhode Island
09.2018 - 07.2020
- Maintained a clean and safe patient environment in compliance with health standards.
- Engaged with patients to provide comfort and emotional support during treatment.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
Education
Associate of Arts - AA
Roxbury Community College
Boston, MA05-2007
Skills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Emergency response
- Patient care coordination
Timeline
LPN
South Shore Rehabilitation & Skilled Care Center
09.2022 - Current
LPN
Marian Manor Nursing Home
07.2020 - 09.2022
LPN
Trinity Health&Rehab
09.2018 - 07.2020
Associate of Arts - AA
Roxbury Community College