Vanessa Corbett
Lauderhill,Florida
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with 15+ years of experience in delivering high-quality care to diverse patient populations. Excellent communication skills and ability to quickly learn new concepts and skills. Meticulous regard for detail and accuracy with strong follow-through and administrative skills. History of interfacing seamlessly with doctors, specialized support services, patients and visiting families. Seeking to secure a challenging nursing position with a focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Team Select Agency/Schools & Homecare
Sunrise, FL
10.2020 - Current
- Administered Rapid Molecular Cue test upon parents consent
- Process documentation/letters to be sent to parents and Department of Health
- Provide acute care, medication administration, infection control to grades pre-K to 12th grade students within public school environment.
- Instruct teachers and staff in infection control measures, health education information and how to handle allergic reactions and other common issues of childhood health.
- Provide diabetes care for Type I and II diabetics using insulin pump, pens, and syringes and monitor blood sugar with glucometer devices
- Administered and supervised administration of prescription medication to students.
- Contacted parents or medical facilities when student condition warranted.
- Provided direct care and support to individuals with special needs in a residential setting.
- Assisted individuals with daily activities such as dressing, eating, and hygiene.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team members to develop individualized plans of care for each client.
- Accompanied patient to school for one-on-one nursing care
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Northwest Medical Center
Margate, FL
09.2023 - 08.2024
- Provided patient care and administered medications according to physician orders.
- Assessed patients' conditions and monitored vital signs.
- Performed various treatments, such as wound dressing changes and catheterizations.
- Managed medication administration including recording, dosage calculations, and disposing of unused drugs.
- Supervised nursing assistants in providing quality care to patients.
- Participated in interdisciplinary meetings to discuss patient treatment plans and outcomes.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patients' charts.
- Maintained accurate records of all client interactions using electronic documentation systems.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aston Gardens ALF (PRN)
Parkland , FL
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Guaranteed exceptional care quality by correctly administering medication, inserting and caring for catheters, dressing and changing wounds and assisting with personal hygiene.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Home Health (PRN)
Hollywood, FL
10.2019 - 11.2020
- Researched and studied client diagnoses to identify care needs, effectively contributed to nursing plan developments and facilitated patient education.
- Answered patient and family questions to educate on optimal treatment procedures.
- Worked with healthcare team, including social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists, to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Collected biological specimens and packages for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Prevented drug interactions and contributed to correct diagnosis by recording patient health information, monitoring vitals and updating patient files via computer software.
- Communicated concerns regarding clients' status, care and environment to nursing supervisors, clinical care supervisors and case managers.
- Managed wound care, gave respiratory treatments and helped with non-invasive procedures.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitas Healthcare/Hospice
Deerfield Beach, FL
08.2014 - 08.2020
- Experienced, nurse Provide emotional support for clients and family members.
- Case management, medication administration/teaching.
- Provide Hospice and palliative care for terminally ill clients.
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Residence Assisted Living Facility/Catholic Health Services － Lauderdale
Lakes, FL
06.2013 - 08.2014
- Recorded patients' medical history, vital statistics and test results in medical records.
- Administered medications Assessed need for, ordered, obtained and interpreted appropriate lab tests.
- Assisted patients with daily functions.
- Ordered and reported lab tests, x-rays, MRIs, Ultrasounds, and EKGs.
- Dispensed, administered, medications to residents.
- Maintained and ordered medication refills.
- Processed admissions and transfers.
- All nursing duties within scope of practice.
Education
Certificate of Completion, Licensed Practical Nursing -
Atlantic Technical Center
Coconut Creek, FL03.2005
Certificate of Completion, Hemodialysis Technician -
Atlantic Technical Center
Coconut Creek, FL03.2004
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite Courses
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FLSkills
Acute care expertise
- Medication administration expert
- Wound cleaning/care
- Acute & rehabilitative care
- Colostomy care
- Hospice and palliative care
- Enthusiastic caregiver
- People person with a great bedside manner
- Strong knowledge of infection control/standards procedures
- Foley catheter - Insertion/removal/care
- Gastroenteral nutrition
- Insulin medication assistance
- Obtaining/charting vital signs
- Physical assessments
- Meticulous organizational skills/Methodical
- Teaching
- Multi-tasking and prioritization
- Documenting/charting
- Educating families
Certification
- First Aid/CPR certified through American Heart Association
- IV Therapy
- Licensed Practical Nurse in FL (compact) Licensed number PN5179334
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
HCA Northwest Medical Center
09.2023 - 08.2024
Licensed Practical Nurse
Team Select Agency/Schools & Homecare
10.2020 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Aston Gardens ALF (PRN)
10.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Memorial Home Health (PRN)
10.2019 - 11.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
Vitas Healthcare/Hospice
08.2014 - 08.2020
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Joseph Residence Assisted Living Facility/Catholic Health Services － Lauderdale
06.2013 - 08.2014
Certificate of Completion, Licensed Practical Nursing -
Atlantic Technical Center
Certificate of Completion, Hemodialysis Technician -
Atlantic Technical Center
Some College (No Degree) - Prerequisite Courses
Broward College
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