Toni DIXIT
Largo,FL
Summary
My career as an LPN has been primarily focused with the care of children and adults with developmental disabilities. My goal is to secure full time employment with an organization that includes the care and education of developmentally disabled children. I have experience including but not limited to numerous birth defects, growth deficiency, numerous syndromes, tracheostomy and colostomy care, seizure disorders, asthma, renal issues, heart issues, gastro issues, failure to thrive, aspiration issues, diabetes, ADD/ADHD, autism, childhood diseases, communicable diseases, and allergies. Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 25 years of patient-facing experience. Addresses patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements .
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Monitored numerous types of Pulse Oximeters.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Gastrostomy tube feedings with or without feeding pump.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Adhered to treatment plan instructions when administering medications and treatments to patients.
- Accurately recorded interactions in medical charts, documenting accidents and interventions applied.
LPN
Pediatric Health choice
01.2015 - 05.2018
- Served as the LPN for infants and children under the age of 18 with developmental disabilities and severe medical diagnosis
- Numerous responsibilities as need of each child including Trach care
LPN
PARC Discovery Learning Center Pre-School
01.2005 - 01.2015
- Served as the LPN for the pre-school which focuses on education and care of children with developmental disabilities
- Responsible for the nursing care of 90 children
- Duties included administering prescribed medications, insulin injections, Epi-pen injections, rectal diastat, gastronomy tube feedings, nebulizer treatments, colostomy care, trach care, thickening agents in food/liquids, removing children/adults from classrooms with communicable diseases, correspondence with parents/guardians regarding communicable diseases, and ensuring immunizations and physicals were current
- Provided classroom supervision during teacher lunch breaks
- Maintained current licensure as well as early childhood education classes as required to work in the classrooms
Unemployed
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Sustained a fall injury at home that required hospitalization, surgery, and approximately 1 year of therapy
- I was unable to work during this time
- My job search took approximately 1 year, due to my specialized nursing experience and abilities
LPN
Pinellas County School System
01.1986 - 01.2003
- Company Overview: Nina Harris School focuses on education for children and adults with developmental disabilities
- Initially served as a teacher's assistant at the Nina Harris School Exceptional Student Education Center
- In 1996, I was transferred to the nursing station as a nursing assistant
- From 1999 2004, I served as an LPN for the school
- Nina Harris School focuses on education for children and adults with developmental disabilities
Part-time respite nurse
Department of Children and Families
01.2000 - 01.2003
- Responsible for respite evening care of children with developmental disabilities
- Duties included administering medication, gastronomy tube feedings, and other nursing care as needed
Patient Care Assistant
Bayfront Medical Center
01.1999 - 12.1999
- Part time Patient Care Assistant while waiting to take the Neclex exam
- Primarily assigned to the Trauma Unit but floated to numerous other units
Education
LPN -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL01-1998
Skills
- Medication administration
- Behavioral health
- Pre-operative care
- Tracheostomy care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Disease prevention
- Pediatric nursing
- End-of-life care
- Patient mobility assistance
- Palliative care
- Medical equipment operation
- Post operative care
- Compassionate care
- Nursing ethics
- Clinical decision making
- Infection control
- Medical documentation
- Lab specimen collection
- Catheter care
Personal Information
Title: LPN
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
06.2018 - Current
LPN
Pediatric Health choice
01.2015 - 05.2018
LPN
PARC Discovery Learning Center Pre-School
01.2005 - 01.2015
Unemployed
01.2003 - 01.2004
Part-time respite nurse
Department of Children and Families
01.2000 - 01.2003
Patient Care Assistant
Bayfront Medical Center
01.1999 - 12.1999
LPN
Pinellas County School System
01.1986 - 01.2003
LPN -
Pinellas Technical Education Center
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