Vernette Wilson
Torrington,CT
Summary
Skilled nursing professional with a robust background in patient care and team leadership, dedicated to delivering exceptional healthcare services. Proven expertise in managing healthcare teams while maintaining high standards of care and fostering a collaborative environment. Adept at coordinating with medical staff, adapting to evolving patient needs, and prioritizing optimal outcomes. Recognized for strong communication, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities that enhance patient experiences and drive team success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse (per-diem)
Maplewood Senior Living
06.2025 - Current
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure high-quality patient care and adherence to protocols.
- Coordinated patient admissions, discharges, and transfers, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Administered medications and monitored patient responses to treatments effectively.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes through effective communication.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
LPN
Connecticut Counseling Center
05.2018 - 05.2025
- Medication administration (Methadone)
- Responsible for the daily monitoring of patients' needs and care of all patients. Reporting to the opiate treatment clinic.
- Responsible for the safekeeping of all medication stock and the records required by the DEA of pharmacy and clinic.
- Explains the proper use of dispensed medication and its effects to clients.
- Records all inter-agency communications relating to the patients in a timely manner.
LPN Supervisor
Benchmark Senior Living
04.2024 - 04.2025
- Deliver nursing care to our residents within a warm, comfortable, and home-like environment
- Team player. Accurately assesses, communicates, and documents residents’ status or any changes
- Observes and reports any significant changes in resident behavior and health to the Resident Care Director, physician, family, RCAs, and Executive Director per state regulations. Directs and supervises the daily work assignments of the Resident Care Assistants
- Closely mentors, guides, and directs the Lead Resident Care Assistants in all aspects of their job
- Coordinates care needs with community providers via an effective case management process
- Effectively support resident independence.
- Recognizes and assists in the prevention of elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation (financial and other) and reports to appropriate sources per state regulations
LPN
State of Connecticut - DOC
05.2021 - 03.2024
- Assist physician with sick calls as directed
- Use approved facility protocols to treat minor injuries and illnesses which do not require physician attention
- Prepare and administer medications to multiple patients on a unit including insulin injections, Vaccinations, PPDs, wound care per physician's orders in a timely manner.
- Performs narcotic checks daily
- Prepare medical records, medications, and information for transferring patients
- Maintain adequate inventory of drugs and medical supplies by notifying the appropriate person of items that have fallen below par levels
- Maintain stock and supplies in a neat, secure, and orderly manner
- Ensure that all treatments and medications are fully documented in the patient’s health record using EMR systems etc.
- Physical activity requirements include climbing up/downstairs, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, running, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, and hearing.
- Collaborates with multiple disciplines: custody, medical, mental health, dental and other health care support professionals.
- Respond and participate in emergency codes/care daily
- Follow all facility policies and procedures
- Other duties as assigned
LPN
Constellation Home Health Services
08.2018 - 12.2020
- Disease education for patients, caregivers and family
- Hospice care
LPN
All Pointe Home Care
07.2011 - 12.2020
- Comply with patient health information, record vital statistics, take vital signs and conduct other basic care treatments including G tube care and placement, J-tube care, and Enteral feedings.
- Provide patient care and treatments to pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients, such as dressing wounds, treating bedsores, giving enemas, and performing catheterizations.
- Facilitate with exams or procedures, patient education and maintenance of medical records. Report symptoms and any changes of tracheostomy and ventilator patients to Case Manager.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes and reporting concerns to healthcare team.
LPN
Northbridge Health Care Center
01.2020 - 08.2020
- Collaborated with staff providers and the team when making decisions about patient needs for nursing care
- Admitted new patients
- Medical administration to multiple patients on a unit (vaccinations, other injections), provided wound care
- Transferred data and information from hard copies to computer systems
- Provided assistance to RNs and other healthcare providers to develop plans of care for patients
LPN
Family Care Visiting Nurse
02.2013 - 08.2015
- Obtained body fluid specimens and performed EKG's using proper techniques and procedures.
- Delivered unparalleled support to medically fragile, chronic and stable patients during exams and procedures, warranted effective and efficient patient care delivery for the achievement of mutually desired patient outcomes.
- Administered medications according to proper techniques and procedures including IV therapy and all other approved routes of administration
LPN
Ready Nurse Agency
09.2011 - 09.2013
- Observed patients, charted, and reported changes in patients' conditions, such as adverse reactions to medication or treatment, and taking any necessary action.
- Interacted professionally with patients, family and team members involved; informing patients and family of the plan of care.
LPN
Private Duty Hospice Nurse
03.2012 - 08.2012
- Conducted patient assessments to assign priority of care based on the patient's presenting signs, and symptoms.
- Administered medications through multiple routes to include by mouth, intramuscular, intravenous, and subcutaneous.
- Implemented direct support to the nursing staff and follows the departmental Director’s and licensed nursing staffs’ instructions and directions while inserting foley catheter and nasogastric tubes.
LPN
Wilton Meadows
02.2011 - 09.2011
- Complied with Wilton Meadows and departmental safety, infection control, and performance improvement initiatives to ensure the delivery of quality care and services.
- Functioned as part of an interdisciplinary team with positive interpersonal communication skills while assessing vital signs; performing glucose checks and providing specialized care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Hartford, CT12-2026
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Shelton, CT10-2010
Associate Degree - Digital Media
Gibbs College
Norwalk, CT08-2006
Skills
- Exceptional knowledge and understanding of general Practical Nursing functions, practices, processes, policies & procedures
- Strong clinical assessment skills and judgement
- Knowledge in performing intravenous lines & catheter insertion/management
- Competent in taking vital signs, scheduling doctor appointments, administering medicine, supporting ADLs, and skin assessments
- Patient-centered problem solving
- Strong understanding of safety and sanitation protocols
- Nursing documentation
- Emergency care
- Mental health care
- Responsible and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
Certification
- Certificate for Adobe Photoshop CS, InDesign, and Illustrator CS & Dreamweaver ~ Future Media Concepts, New York, NY
- Phlebotomy Certification, CPR/First Aid Certification, BLS instructor, IV Certified, Continuing RN Education
- State of CT LPN # 035902, New York LPN #310629
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse (per-diem)
Maplewood Senior Living
06.2025 - Current
LPN Supervisor
Benchmark Senior Living
04.2024 - 04.2025
LPN
State of Connecticut - DOC
05.2021 - 03.2024
LPN
Northbridge Health Care Center
01.2020 - 08.2020
LPN
Constellation Home Health Services
08.2018 - 12.2020
LPN
Connecticut Counseling Center
05.2018 - 05.2025
LPN
Family Care Visiting Nurse
02.2013 - 08.2015
LPN
Private Duty Hospice Nurse
03.2012 - 08.2012
LPN
Ready Nurse Agency
09.2011 - 09.2013
LPN
All Pointe Home Care
07.2011 - 12.2020
LPN
Wilton Meadows
02.2011 - 09.2011
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
Arizona College of Nursing
Nursing Diploma - Practical Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Associate Degree - Digital Media
Gibbs College
Leadership
- Treatment Planning
- Medical Documentation
- Wound Management
Influence
- Medicine Administration
- Infection Control
Execution
- Cultivating Relationships
- Vital Sign Assessment
- Patient Monitoring