Toni Szczypta
Newville,PA
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering over 24 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. Effective at tracking vitals and responses to treatments, administering medications and transcribing orders. Good relationship-building and problem-solving abilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Penn State Health Medical Group
Camp Hill, PA
02.2022 - Current
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address 40 patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Administered immunizations and pain meds
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs.
- Assisted with appointments and scheduling patients for tests and appointments and placing referrals for patients to see other health care providers.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
LPN/Secretary/Monitor Tech
Holy Spirit Hospital
Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
02.1995 - 12.2017
- Performed routine evaluations of each 32 patient's status, needs and preferences.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers and discharges.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Watched cardiac monitors and read telemetry strips
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs and performed catheterizations.
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Gathered lab specimens, ordered testing and interpreted results to diagnose patients.
- Delivered updates in patient status to charge nurse, recording changes in medical records.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments and assisted with procedures.
- Educated patients and caregivers on medical diagnoses, treatment options, chronic disease self-management and wound management.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Income Tax Preparer
Capital Tax Collection Bureau
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
10.1994 - 01.1997
- Maintained complete records of client tax returns and supporting documentation in secured areas.
- Completed and filed returns with tax departments at local tax office.
- Audited tax returns
- Made daily deposits
- Answered telephone
Nurses Aide
Community Home & Health Services
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
09.1992 - 05.1995
- Wiped down equipment with proper cleaning products after each patient transport to reduce instances of infection.
- Furthered skills by actively taking part in employee training and taking classes to improve skills.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Provided assistance in daily living activities by dressing, grooming, bathing and toileting patients.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Kept accurate records of patients' care, condition and progress.
- Documented vital signs to inform nurses and physicians of any changes in patient status.
- Maximized patient satisfaction by helping individuals carry out personal tasks such as dressing and walking.
- Assisted with patient transfer and ambulation.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored, tracked and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Assisted patients with mobility issues in areas such as beds, wheelchair usage and automobile travel.
- Followed safe lifting techniques and individual resident lifting instructions.
- Delivered compassionate care and clear communication in handling issues of death and dying.
Computer Operator
Kinney Shoes
Carlisle, Pennsylvania
08.1986 - 11.1991
- Generated reports covering details about data, system operation and error monitoring.
- Complied with data entry quotients to support time-sensitive project input milestones.
- Changed and replaced backup tapes regularly and performed detailed server backups.
Education
Diploma - Nursing
Franklin County Career And Technology
Chambersburg, PA02.1998
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
Newville, PA06.1986
Skills
- Conflict Resolution
- Patient Positioning and Transporting
- Conditions Reporting
- Medication Administration
- Vital Signs Recording
- Wound Dressing
- Intravenous Medications
- Patient Charting
- First Aid and CPR
- Adaptable and Flexible
- Critical Thinking
- Responsible and Dependable
- Attention to Detail
Accomplishments
Was an EMT for 15 years running with the Newville Community ambulance and served as ambulance chief for a 2 year period. Served as secretary and treasurer as well.
Quote
There is a powerful driving force inside every human being that, once unleashed, can make any vision, dream, or desire a reality.
Tony Robbins
Timeline
LPN
Penn State Health Medical Group
02.2022 - Current
LPN/Secretary/Monitor Tech
Holy Spirit Hospital
02.1995 - 12.2017
Income Tax Preparer
Capital Tax Collection Bureau
10.1994 - 01.1997
Nurses Aide
Community Home & Health Services
09.1992 - 05.1995
Computer Operator
Kinney Shoes
08.1986 - 11.1991
Diploma - Nursing
Franklin County Career And Technology
High School Diploma -
Big Spring High School
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