Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center, excelling in patient care coordination and medication administration. Proven ability to educate patients and families, while fostering a collaborative team environment. Recognized for meticulous record keeping and compassionate care, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and enhancing patient outcomes.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center
Oswego
04.2019 - Current
Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team promptly.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Trained new staff on procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Implemented infection control measures to ensure a safe care environment.
Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ladies Home of Oswego
Oswego
06.2011 - 04.2019
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Trained new staff on procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Communicated effectively with patients, family members, healthcare team members, and other stakeholders regarding patient care plans or concerns.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loretto Nursing Home
Oswego
03.2001 - 07.2009
Administered medications according to established protocols and patient care plans.
Monitored vital signs and reported changes to the nursing team promptly.
Assisted patients with daily living activities, enhancing their comfort and dignity.
Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care effectively.
Maintained accurate patient records, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
Educated patients and families on health management and post-discharge care.
Trained new staff on procedures, fostering a supportive learning environment.
Education
Associates - Billing And Coding, And Healthcare Management
Bryan University
Arizona
04-2026
LPN - Nursing Practice
Oswego County BOCES
Mexico, NY
12-2000
High School Diploma -
G Ray Bodley
Fulton, NY
06-1998
Skills
Patient care coordination
Medication administration
Patient education
Vital signs monitoring
Infection control
Record keeping
Team collaboration
Staff training
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Time management
Quality assurance
Health education
Counting narcotics
Compassionate care
Wound care
Medication reconciliation
Medical records management
Anatomy
Certification
CCA pending with encoder experience
Infection control completion
Licenced Practical nurse
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Pontiac Care and Rehabilitation Center
04.2019 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Ladies Home of Oswego
06.2011 - 04.2019
Licensed Practical Nurse
Loretto Nursing Home
03.2001 - 07.2009
Associates - Billing And Coding, And Healthcare Management
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