Venesia Farquharson
Lauderhill
Summary
Detail-oriented LPN with extensive experience in compassionate patient care and electronic medical records management. Proven ability to manage emergency situations and ensure compliance with safety protocols, ready to contribute to improved healthcare delivery.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Team Select Home care
Sunrise
03.2025 - Current
- Communicated patient care plans and concerns to patients, families, and healthcare teams, ensuring clarity and understanding.
- Managed emergency situations promptly according to established protocols.
- Ensured that all clinical documentation is accurate and up-to-date in the electronic medical record system.
- Promoted culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting documentation and prevention.
- Collaborated with multi-disciplinary staff to improve overall patient care and response times.
- Facilitated effective communication among patients, families, and healthcare professionals to enhance care coordination.
- Ensured compliance with safety standards and infection control protocols diligently.
- Observed changes in patient's condition and reported any significant changes to the registered nurse or physician.
- Performed physical assessments, including vital signs and health history documentation.
- Monitored and documented vital signs, fluid intake and output, and glucose levels to support timely patient assessments.
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital West
Pembroke Pines
04.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with nursing staff to provide patient care and support daily living activities.
- Facilitated patient mobility to enhance comfort and ensure safety.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records.
- Responded promptly to patient calls, addressing needs efficiently.
- Assisted with patient admissions, discharges and transfers.
- Performed EKGs, phlebotomy, and other laboratory tests for patients.
- Collected specimens such as urine samples for testing purposes according to established protocols.
- Instructed new employees on proper techniques of performing daily tasks.
- Safeguarded patient privacy with strict adherence to HIPAA protocols.
- Monitored and documented food and liquid intake and output, alerting medical staff to significant changes.
- Helped create a safe environment by following infection control policies.
Home Health Aide
Distinctive Home Care
Fort Lauderdale
02.2010 - 03.2018
- Assisted clients with daily living activities and personal care needs.
- Monitored and recorded vital signs for health assessments.
- Supported mobility by assisting with transfers and ambulation exercises.
- Prepared meals and snacks according to prescribed diets.
- Ensured clean, safe environment, enhancing clients' comfort and well-being.
- Accompanied clients to doctors' offices and on other trips outside the home, providing transportation, assistance and companionship.
- Enhanced patient outlook and daily living through compassionate and personalized care.
- Reported any changes in the client's physical or emotional condition to the supervisor immediately.
- Followed HIPAA regulations to maintain confidentiality of sensitive patient information.
Education
PN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chancellor Institute
Fort Lauderdale, FL07-2024
Some College (No Degree) - Health Administration
Broward College
Coconut CreekHigh School Diploma -
Boyd H. Anderson High School
Lauderdale Lakes, FL06-2004
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control protocols
- Emergency response
- Patient safety protocols
- Breathing treatments
- Electronic medical records
- Medical documentation
- Charting and recording
- Documenting intake
- Catheter care
- Pediatric care
- HIPAA compliance
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Compassionate care
- Pain management
- Family communication
- Empathetic and compassionate
Certification
- License Practical Nurse Florida Board Of Nursing PN# 5265700
Accomplishments
- Sunflower Awards.
Timeline
LPN
Team Select Home care
03.2025 - Current
Patient Care Technician
Memorial Hospital West
04.2018 - Current
Home Health Aide
Distinctive Home Care
02.2010 - 03.2018
PN Diploma - Practical Nursing
Chancellor Institute
Some College (No Degree) - Health Administration
Broward College
High School Diploma -
Boyd H. Anderson High School