Adept LPN with a track record of enhancing patient care at Linden Ponds, skilled in medical record-keeping and compassionate patient interactions. Leveraged expertise in medication side effects and vital signs monitoring to improve treatment outcomes. Fluent in Portuguese and Cape Verdean Criolo, adept at clear patient communication, contributing to a 20% increase in patient satisfaction.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Linden Ponds
09.2023 - Current
Supported physicians during examinations and to assist with diagnostic procedures.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing, and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
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.
LPN
South Shore Medical Center
03.2023 - 12.2023
Medication administration.
Administer treatments and procedures/scans as order by the providers.
Making appointments, filling, answering phones, preparing correspondence, preparing patient chart, obtaining referral and paperwork from referring physician office.
Demonstrate knowledge of and follow SSH policies and procedure for administering and documenting medication.
Continue assessment/reassessment and identifies care needs within established nursing practice.
Actively communicate and collaborate with health team members: Primary care, special care, and ancillary providers and departments.
Work on behalf of patient/ family .
Orthopedics Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2023
Educated patients and families on managing post-treatment home care needs and medication administration.
Developed and implemented individual plans of care in collaboration with members of healthcare team to promote patient and family centered care in healing environment.
Participated in activities that promoted safety, quality and regulatory compliance to enhance professional development and life long learning.
Used critical thinking skills to assess and evaluate patient physical, psychosocial and emotional needs.
Evaluated patient response and modified plan of care accordingly throughout patient stay.
Supported pain management through administration of therapeutic massage and prescribed medications.
Administered nursing care to patients with musculoskeletal disorders and degenerative conditions.
LPN
Tower Hill Healthcare Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
Assessed patients by observing and recording vital signs, gathering specimens and reviewing lab test results.
Dispensed and administered patients' medications following care plans and physician's orders.
Interpreted lab results and followed physicians orders to prescribe medications or other treatments.
Organized and updated patient charts and records by reporting vitals, medical history, treatment plans, current medications, medication reactions, allergies and health status information.
Provided exceptional patient care by meeting physical, psychological, and overall care requirements to support daily living needs and independence.
Established realistic, measurable and observable goals consistent with patients' diagnosis.
Education
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Massasoit Community College
Brockton, MA
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeast Technical Institute
South Easton, MA
07-2016
Skills
Medical RecordKeeping
Medication side effect knowledge
Compassionate and Caring
Accurate documentation
Monitoring Vital Signs
Patient Health Information Access
Patient Condition Monitoring
Clear Patient Communication
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
LPN
Linden Ponds
09.2023 - Current
LPN
South Shore Medical Center
03.2023 - 12.2023
Orthopedics Nurse
Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital
02.2020 - 01.2023
LPN
Tower Hill Healthcare Center
06.2017 - 02.2019
Liberal Arts And General Studies
Massasoit Community College
Diploma - Practical Nursing
Southeast Technical Institute
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