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Stephanie Nolasco

Newark,DE

Summary

Seasoned LPN with expertise in Pediatric and Mental Health care. Work effectively within interdisciplinary teams to develop, implement and adjust interventions. Functional Office Nurse delivers health care and patient care management while providing high-quality customer service to patients and visitors. Skilled in obtaining and recording vital signs, performing blood draws, injections, rooming patients and assisting providers with patient care. Serves as nursing resource for clinical staff to support scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

LPN Office Nurse

Nemours Children's Health System
11.2019 - Current
  • Prepared and administered vaccines and medications, collected specimens and performed other patient care tasks to assist physician with examinations and procedures.
  • Completed paperwork and prior authorizations and scheduled appointments for patients.
  • Tracked, reviewed and monitored diagnostic test results and assisted in management of patient care between visits.
  • Assessed patient health status based upon presented symptoms and directed patient to appropriate level of care or acceptable alternative venue.
  • Sterilized instruments and equipment and stocked unexpired supplies and medications to prepare patient care areas.
  • Reinforced health education, counseling and advice to patients and families and assessed patient educational needs, prioritized patient learning needs, identified barriers to learning and used educational tools to encourage non-adherent patients.
  • Assessed patients' temperature, pulse and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising Physician.
  • Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance.
  • Assisted with training new employees.

LPN

Meadowwood Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2019
  • Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
  • Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
  • Dispensed and administered patients' medications to up to 22 patients following care plans and physician's orders.
  • Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
  • Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions to communicate concerns to supervising RN.
  • Administered IM injections to patients during mental health crisis as ordered by Physician.

LPN, Private Duty

Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
09.2012 - 11.2019
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Maintained clean, safe and well-organized patient environment.
  • Monitored progress and documented patient health status changes to keep care team updated.
  • Developed rapport to create safe and trusting environment for care.
  • Used wheelchairs and adaptive equipment to assist with patient ambulation in room, hallways and bathroom.
  • Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
  • Assisted patients with therapy exercises as specified by care team.
  • Participated in fun group activities with patients to boost mood, improve overall memory and provide light entertainment.
  • Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
  • Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
  • Acted as certified preceptor to train new staff on client cases.
  • Administered tube feedings via G-tubes.
  • Suctioned patients with tracheostomies to maintain clear airway.

LPN, Private Duty

Christiana Care VNA
09.2010 - 10.2012
  • Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
  • Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
  • Assisted disabled clients to support independence and well-being.
  • Administered medication as directed by physician.
  • Provided care to infants with tracheostomies and ventilators.
  • Provided tube feedings via G-tube.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Delaware Technical And Community College
Newark, DE
11.2023

High School Diploma -

Delcastle Technical High School
Wilmington
05.2008

Skills

  • Appointment Scheduling
  • Medication Administration
  • Emotional Support
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Compassionate and Caring
  • Immunizations and Vaccinations
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Crisis Prevention Intervention

Certification

  • Licensed LPN - 2008-current
  • BLS certified

Languages

Spanish
Professional Working

Timeline

LPN Office Nurse

Nemours Children's Health System
11.2019 - Current

LPN

Meadowwood Behavioral Health Hospital
10.2017 - 11.2019

LPN, Private Duty

Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
09.2012 - 11.2019

LPN, Private Duty

Christiana Care VNA
09.2010 - 10.2012

Associate Degree in Nursing -

Delaware Technical And Community College

High School Diploma -

Delcastle Technical High School

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