Theresa Hauer
Berlin,NJ
Summary
Licensed Practical nurse offering exceptional care in home environments. Passionate about supporting patient progress by monitoring medication reactions, observing behaviors and teaching healthy habits. Dedicated to patient safety, wellness, and happiness.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Dependable professional with excellent organization skills demonstrated through history of managing client daily activities, appointments and medication needs. Well-versed in administering medication and monitoring nutrition. Trusted to oversee patients in challenging medical states.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1975
1975
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Direct Service Provider
Attentive Care
Williamstown, New Jersey
07.2022 - 10.2024
- Provided personal care and support to clients in daily activities.
- Assisted clients with mobility and transportation needs effectively.
- Administered medications according to established schedules and protocols.
- Communicated regularly with families about client well-being and needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care delivery.
- Maintained a safe environment by adhering to infection control protocols.
- Fostered a compassionate environment to promote client comfort and dignity.
- Helped clients with personal needs from exercise to bathing and personal grooming.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Voorhees Pediatric Facility
Voorheesville, NJ
09.2014 - 12.2019
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering compassionate care to patients.
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering compassionate care to pediatric patients.
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Supported daily living activities for children with diverse medical needs.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans for patients.
- Educated families on proper care techniques and health management strategies.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Communicated concerns regarding patients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Looked for physical, emotional, and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virtua Health System
Marlton, New Jersey
09.1996 - 10.2016
- Assisted nursing staff in delivering compassionate care to clients
- Monitored vital signs and documented changes in patient conditions.
- Supported daily living activities for children with diverse medical needs.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of patient rooms and equipment.
- Collaborated with healthcare team to implement care plans for patients.
- Educated families on proper care techniques and health management strategies.
- Administered medications under supervision of registered nurses and physicians.
- Participated in training sessions to enhance nursing skills and knowledge base.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Provided patient care in accordance with physicians' orders and nursing standards of practice.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
- Conducted regular rounds to assess the status of assigned patients.
- Educated patients on disease prevention and management strategies for their individual conditions.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Adhered to facility policies and procedures while providing quality nursing care.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Provided emotional support to patients dealing with illness or injury related issues.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene activities such as bathing, dressing, eating, grooming, and toileting needs.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Assessed patient complaints accurately and provided appropriate interventions.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Assisted with admissions and discharges of patients from hospital units or long-term care facilities.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Applied interventions to progress patients toward wellness and address maintenance of wellness.
- Followed rehabilitation and treatment care plans to accelerate patient recovery, minimize pain, and optimize patient outcomes.
Education
Nursing
Excelsior College
Albany, NY 09.2025 - 09.2015
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Camden County Technical
Blackwood, NJ 09.1985 - 08.1986
Highland High School
Blackwood, NJSkills
- Medication administration
- Patient assessment
- Infection control
- Care plan implementation
- Compassionate care
- Healthcare collaboration
- Patient education
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Care plan management
- Emotional support
- Client documentation
- Quality program protocols
- Patient care
- Patience and tolerance
- State regulations
- Compassionate client care
- Multicultural sensitivity
- Direct care
- Activities of daily living assistance
- Medical records management
- Schedule maintenance
Timeline
Nursing
Excelsior College
09.2025 - 09.2015
Direct Service Provider
Attentive Care
07.2022 - 10.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Voorhees Pediatric Facility
09.2014 - 12.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Virtua Health System
09.1996 - 10.2016
Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Camden County Technical
09.1985 - 08.1986
Highland High School
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