Highly motivated nursing professional with extensive experience in hospice, palliative care, and geriatrics
Adaptable to any situation, condition, or culture
Dedicated patient advocate
Ensures efficient, safe, and individualized care
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Department of Veterans Affairs
Wilmington, USA
07.2019 - 12.2022
LPN
Delaware Hospice
Wilmington, DE
03.2023 - 07.2024
LPN
Compassionate Care Hospice
Wilmington, USA
01.2007 - 04.2019
Education
Practical Nursing -
Center For Arts And Technology
Coatesville, PA
07-1994
Skills
Medication Administration
Venipuncture blood draw
CADD pump initiation
LVAD monitoring
Assist with extubation
Post Operative Care
Straight catheterization
Foley catheter insertion
Tube Feeding Administration
Trach care and suctioning
Wound care
Nephrostomy tube irrigation and site care
Suprapubic catheter irrigation and site care
EKG administration
Bladder scan
Staff Supervision
Medical Documentation
Patient Intake
Family Communication
Care Planning
Problem Solving
Organized
Fast Learner
Leadership
Dependable
Patient Advocate
Adaptable
Dedicated
Accomplishments
Preceptor for new nurses
Trusted to lead team for a private, high-profile case
Recommended to be a part of the root cause analysis team at the VA, met weekly to discuss and construct plan to help eliminate medication errors in the hospital
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