Thomas Langham
Wallkill,NY
Summary
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.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Campbell Hall Center for rehabilitation and Nursin
Campbell Hall, New York
09.2024 - Current
- Administered oral, subcutaneous, and controlled medications per provider orders
- Conducted focused assessments and reported changes in condition to RN/provider
- Assisted with treatments, wound care, and daily care needs
- Documented medication administration, treatments, and patient responses accurately
- Monitored for medication effectiveness and side effects, reporting concerns promptly
- Supported care plans and collaborated with the healthcare team
- Maintained compliance with facility policies and state regulations.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Center for Recovery
Poughkeepsie, New York
04.2024 - 04.2026
- Adequately assess patient before medication administration and report signs of intoxication.
- Dispense Methadone doses as prescribed
- Evaluating patients for dosage adjustments
- Ensured compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, guidelines, and standards relating to dispensing medications.
- Communicated effectively with healthcare providers about changes in the status of patients' conditions.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Beacon, New York
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Monitored vital signs, fluid intake and output levels, glucose levels, and other medical tests results.
- Instructed patients on proper use of equipment such as wheelchairs or walkers.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Maintained a safe environment by following infection control policies and procedures.
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Beacon, NY
08.2019 - 02.2024
- Teach new CNAs how to complete ADLs and basic support work.
- Assist with daily living activities by serving meals, feeding, ambulating and turning and positioning patients.
- Observed patients' behavior and reported any changes to medical staff.
- Assisted nurses with wound care for pressure ulcers and surgical site wounds.
- Upheld infection control and prevention procedures with safe handling and disinfection protocols.
- Developed strong relationships with residents by providing compassionate care tailored to meet their individual needs.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate At Dutchess
Fishkill, NY
01.2017 - 06.2018
- Observed patients for any changes in their physical or mental condition and report to charge nurse
- Assisted with ambulation of patients utilizing appropriate equipment safely.
- Assisted with lifting patients to move on or off beds, examination tables.
- Turned and repositioned bedridden patients on a regular schedule to prevent bedsores.
- Collected specimens for testing purposes upon request from nurses.
Certified Forklift Operator
Fresenius Medical
Goshen, NY
02.2015 - 09.2017
- Reported any malfunctions or repairs needed for lift trucks immediately.
- Visually assessed materials for conformance to quality standards and shipping orders, removing nonconforming products and reporting for further action.
- Maintained accurate inventory records for all transported items.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Orange Ulster Boces
Newburgh, NY 09.2022 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Wallkill Senior High School
Wallkill, NYSkills
- HIPAA compliance
- Methadone dosing (OTP)
- Medication administration
- Medication safety & verification
- Controlled substance handling
- Patient assessment (focused)
- Monitoring for side effects & withdrawal
- Wound care & treatments
- Vital signs monitoring
- Chronic disease care
- Documentation (MAR)
- Infection control
- Team communication
- Time management
Certification
- License Practical Nurse
New York State Board of Nursing License #:349547 Expires 12/2026 - Basic Life Support American Heart Association
Expires March, 2028
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Campbell Hall Center for rehabilitation and Nursin
09.2024 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Lexington Center for Recovery
04.2024 - 04.2026
Licensed Practical Nurse
Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
02.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Orange Ulster Boces
09.2022 - 06.2023
Lead Certified Nursing Assistant
Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
08.2019 - 02.2024
Certified Nursing Assistant
Wingate At Dutchess
01.2017 - 06.2018
Certified Forklift Operator
Fresenius Medical
02.2015 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Wallkill Senior High School