Vanessa Russo
3104 Tunnel Hill Rd Lebanon ,PA
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Cedar Haven Healthcare Center, excelling in medication administration, wound care, and phlebotomy. Proven ability to enhance patient comfort and independence while collaborating with healthcare teams. Highly knowledgeable in Geriatric and Dementia care. Committed to delivering patient centered care with empathy and professionalism.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center- 40+ Hrs/week
Lebanon, PA
07.2024 - Current
- Administered medications and monitored patient vital signs/ input & output
- Assisted in developing and implementing individualized care plans for residents.
- Mentored new nursing staff on best practices and facility protocols.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Conducted regular patient assessments to identify changes in health status, enabling timely interventions.
Medication Technician
Spangcrest
Lebanon, PA
06.2023 - 12.2023
- Administer medications in accordance with prescribed schedules and protocols.
- Evaluate inventory levels of medications and assist in ordering supplies as needed.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients with daily living activities, ensuring comfort and safety.
- Provided compassionate care and emotional support to patients and families.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Education
Licensed Practical Nursing
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
Lebanon, PA06.2024
High School Diploma -
Northern Lebanon High School
Fredericksburg, PA06.2023
Skills
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Physical assessment
- Geriatric/Dementia care
- Immunization administration
- Writing reports
- Phlebotomy
- Intravenous medications
- Specimen collection
- Infection control
Certification
CPR
Phlebotomy
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Cedar Haven Healthcare Center- 40+ Hrs/week
07.2024 - Current
Medication Technician
Spangcrest
06.2023 - 12.2023
Licensed Practical Nursing
Lebanon County Career And Technology Center
High School Diploma -
Northern Lebanon High School