Dedicated Nurse with 24 years of experience in mental health, emergency care, correctional, and drug and alcohol treatment. Recent focus on substance abuse has enhanced expertise in this area. Trained new staff in Indianapolis and recognized with The Daisy Award for contributions to patient care.
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
5 Years 3 Months
Recovery Centers of America | 05.2021 - Current
Administered medications and treatments per prescription, ensuring patient safety and compliance with care plans.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to nursing staff, contributing to timely interventions and patient care adjustments.
Assisted in developing individualized treatment plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams for holistic patient support.
Educated patients and families on health management strategies, enhancing understanding of recovery processes and outcomes.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN
1 Year 4 Months
ClearDay Treatment Center | 01.2020 - 05.2021
Administered medications and monitored patient responses in compliance with treatment plans.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated and comprehensive patient care.
Educated patients and families on health management, promoting adherence to treatment protocols.
Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Administered medications and injections to patients.
Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
Evaluated patient histories, complaints, and current symptoms.
Licensed Practical Nurse
5 Months
Westmoreland County Prison | 08.2019 - 01.2020
Provided inmates with medications as directed
Obtained vital signs
Performed admission evaluations and releases
Provided emergency care when needed
Education
Associate of Science - Mental Health
Mount Aloysius College | Cresson, PA | 06.1999
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Lenape School of Practical Nursing | Kittanning, PA | 05.2002