Veronica West
Summit,NJ
Summary
Proficient and caring nursing team member offering outstanding patient-facing experience. Adept at addressing patient needs with compassionate care and attention to detail. Diligent about maximizing satisfaction, safety and wellness while serving patients of all backgrounds.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - Current
- Perform routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
- Monitor tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
- Care for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures
- Medication Administration
- Assess vital signs and manage blood glucose levels
- Delegate task to unlicensed personnel
Classroom Assistant
Elizabeth Board of Education
03.2007 - Current
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment
- Documented student behaviors, interventions, and outcomes to enable lead teacher to address pertinent issues
- Cleaned and organized art supplies and related materials
- Set up visual aids, equipment, and classroom displays to support teacher's lesson delivery
LPN
Andover Subacute & Rehab Center One
07.2016 - 08.2020
- Medication Administration
- G-tube feedings and dressing changes
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes
- Glucose checks and blood pressure monitoring,
- Delegated unlicensed personnel to assist with resident care
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
- Assist residents with personal hygiene care, Provided quality care to maintain skin integrity,
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
- Helped patients effectively manage routine bathing, grooming, and other hygiene needs.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden Terrace Nursing Home
09.2009 - 01.2013
- Assist residents with personal hygiene care while promoting skin care,
- Managed hoyer lift while safely transferring residents
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
Support Counselor
Community Access Unlimited
03.2006 - 10.2007
- Completed Monthly Individualized Habilitation Plans and Budgets
- Met with case managers to discuss safety, social, and emotional well being of clients
- Attended special trainings that help build and maintain a trusting and positive relationship between member and staff
- Engaged clients in conversation to determine feelings and apprehensions.
- Offered guidance and advice to help cultivate self-esteem and community involvement.
Education
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick High School
Elizabeth, NJBachelor of Arts - English
Caldwell College
Caldwell, NJCertificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Union County College
Cranford, NJNo Degree - Nurse Assistant Training
C&C Nurse Aide Training School
Irvington, NJSkills
- Infection control
- Patient assessment
- Compassionate care
- Team collaboration
Education Certifications
- LPN Diploma Union County College
- LPN Nurse ( N.J. state License)
- B.A. Caldwell College
- Diploma. St. Patrick High school.
Timeline
LPN
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
07.2020 - Current
LPN
Andover Subacute & Rehab Center One
07.2016 - 08.2020
Certified Nursing Assistant
Laurel Bay Health & Rehabilitation Center
02.2015 - 07.2016
Certified Nursing Assistant
Garden Terrace Nursing Home
09.2009 - 01.2013
Classroom Assistant
Elizabeth Board of Education
03.2007 - Current
Support Counselor
Community Access Unlimited
03.2006 - 10.2007
High School Diploma -
St. Patrick High School
Bachelor of Arts - English
Caldwell College
Certificate in Practical Nursing - Practical Nursing
Union County College
No Degree - Nurse Assistant Training
C&C Nurse Aide Training School
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