Victoria A. Mason
Smethport,PA
Summary
Obtain a challenging position as an LPN within a team based environment. Utilizing my diverse 10+ years experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Pennsylvania, certifications in Basic Life Support and IV administration, and involvement with PEMA and Pennsylvania Department of Health.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
Pittsburgh, PA
03.2022 - Current
- Administered medication to patients according to strict schedules.
- Monitored and evaluated client progress compared to measurable treatment and care plan goals.
- Supervised other workers and caregivers providing services to clients.
- Documented services and collected required data for evaluation.
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Looked for physical, emotional and symptomatic changes in patient condition and obtained necessary care for medical concerns.
- Inserted, cared for and removed patients' catheters and monitored fluid output.
LPN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
Pittsburgh, PA
06.2020 - Current
- Recognized areas for improved performance to protect employees, patients and visitors from infectious and communicable conditions.
- Conducted inspections to comply with health requirements and assessed infection control and safety issues in accordance with CDC guidelines and PA Dept. of Health.
- Infection prevention education with staff on strategies for preventing outbreaks specific to COVID-19 under the direction of PEMA.
- Maintained continuous and stringent safety levels and took preventive measures to avoid spread of disease and infection.
- Investigated clusters and outbreaks to identify source of infection, educating healthcare personnel regarding short and long term control measures.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
LPN
MedExpress Urgent Care
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2018 - 09.2021
- Collected and documented vital signs to track current patient conditions.
- Collected data to represent symptom onset, presenting problem and medical diagnoses; patient triage.
- Monitored patient's respiration activity, blood pressure and blood glucose levels in response to medical administration.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Administered prescribed medications or started intravenous fluids, noting times and amounts on patient charts.
- Used sterile techniques to prepare patients for procedures.
- Consulted with local and state agencies to report infectious disease cases.
- Administered required COVID-19 rapid tests and collected specimens using proper swabbing technique.
- Maintained cleanliness of testing booth and testing materials to comply with CDC guidelines.
- Developed flow pattern for efficient outdoor COVID evaluation and testing.
LPN Radiology Support
UPMC Shadyside
Pittsburgh, PA
09.2017 - 09.2018
- Triaging patients for CT Scan and MRI.
- Initiate IV access.
- Documenting medical history.
- Corresponding with radiologist to obtain proper protocol for CT and MRI.
- Ensuring safety of patients in transition from radiology to back their unit.
- Meeting needs of patients and providing them with comfort while waiting for procedures and tests to be performed.
- Obtain verbal orders from physicians for testing.
LPN Charge Nurse
UPMC Canterbury Place
Pittsburgh, PA
08.2014 - 09.2017
- Floor supervisor for up to 75 residents and up to 8 staff members.
- Responsible for providing residents with medications efficiently and timely, administering a regimen of treatments to individual residents with ulcers, skin tears, open areas, or breakdown.
- Required to perform assessments and obtain vital signs, reporting any changes in resident condition to MD and family members.
- Expected to provide residents with IV therapy and perform phlebotomy.
- Accurately documented all elements of nursing assessment, treatments, medications, discharge instructions and follow-up care using computerized documentation.
- Oriented new members of the nursing department to facility and to job duties according to facility policy.
- Keep good rapport with residents’ family members.
- Assisted in scheduling.
Education
Clearfield Career And Technology Center
11.2010
Diploma -
Bradford Area High School
06.2005
Skills
- Geriatrics, ER, Infection Prevention, Urgent Care, Oncology
- Computerized charting
- Wound care
- IV certified
- Specimen Collection
- Catheter insertion/removal
- Organizational skills
- Scheduling
- Payroll
- Supervisory skills
- Insurance Authorization
- Disability Paperwork
Timeline
LPN
Maxim Healthcare
03.2022 - Current
LPN
General Healthcare Resources Inc.
06.2020 - Current
LPN
MedExpress Urgent Care
09.2018 - 09.2021
LPN Radiology Support
UPMC Shadyside
09.2017 - 09.2018
LPN Charge Nurse
UPMC Canterbury Place
08.2014 - 09.2017
Clearfield Career And Technology Center
Diploma -
Bradford Area High School