Proficient and caring Nursing team member offering over 20 years of multiple aspects of medical field experience. Adept at addressing patients needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
BAYADA
CMCH, NJ
03.2020 - Current
Technically proficient in initiating, performing, and completing assigned duties while providing quality care to patients of all populations.
Knowledge and experience to recognize emergent patient care situations, relay details to RN and/or MD/DO, and initiate appropriate emergency interventions as directed.
Able to effectively incorporate knowledge and understanding of customer service standards in all interactions with patients, and family members, both internally and externally.
Establish positive, constructive, and communicative relationships with patients and their families, while respecting their right to privacy and dignity at all times.
Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process using understanding of human behaviors and, patient motivations to situations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
CRPA, Cardiology
Cape May Court House, New Jersey
08.2019 - 03.2020
Promoted office efficiency, coordinating charts, completing insurance forms and helping patients with diverse needs.
Ability to independently carry out assigned patient care based on diagnosis, and specific patient needs using established policies and procedures.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Delivered updates in patient status to RN and/or physician, and recording changes and relevant information in medical records.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pagnani, Braga, & Kimmel Uro
Linwood, NJ
01.2006 - 08.2019
Ability to recognize patients medical needs, such as medications, possible equipment-assisted care, and patient/family education needs, while taking into consideration age related, cultural, and spiritual factors.
Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
Prepares and administers prescribed medications, including oral, topical, subcutaneous, intramuscular and/or intravenous, while following established protocols and procedures. Monitored for any possible side effects, with appropriate documentation and notification to RN and/or physician as required.
Knowledge and experience in performing support duties for complex diagnostic tests and procedures, including preparing the patient, assisting with diagnostic examinations, preparing and handling specialized instruments, sterilizing instruments, and monitoring patient's condition before, during, and post procedure.
Precepting, educating, and training new and less experienced LPN's in proper protocol for complex diagnostic tests and procedures.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse - Nursing
Cape May County Technical School
Cape May Court House, NJ
06.2015
High School Diploma -
Cape May County Technical High School
CMCH, NJ
06.1999
Skills
Over 20 years experience in medical field
7 years experience as LPN
Preparing and administration of prescribed medications
Proficient in charting and clinical documentation
Enjoy working directly with, and developing strong relationships with, patients and their families
Technically proficient in performing nursing support for in office procedures
Ability to multitask in high stress environment without loosing focus of assigned duties