Victoria Wint
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
Compassionate Licensed Practical Nurse with experience in delivering patient-focused care and maintaining a safe and efficient healthcare environment. Skilled in monitoring patient conditions, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to promote patient well-being. Demonstrated ability to improve processes in fast-paced settings, leading to enhanced patient satisfaction and workflow efficiency.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
LPN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Urgent Care
Sarasota, Florida
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared equipment for use during treatments such as setting up IV lines or placing catheters correctly according to hospital policies.
- Developed individualized plans of care for each patient based on assessment data collected.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
- Performed wound care including changing dressings, cleaning wounds, applying ointments and medications and providing other necessary treatments.
- Assisted physicians with patient care by taking vital signs, administering injections and performing other nursing duties.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Observed patients for any changes in their condition or behaviour, reported findings to the supervisor or physician in charge.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses or feedback from family members.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Managed inventory levels of medical supplies within the unit ensuring adequate stock is always available.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Collected biological specimens and packaged for laboratory transport to complete diagnostic tests.
- Interviewed patients to obtain medical history.
- Coordinated with doctors and registered nurses to develop care plans for patients.
- Managed patient records, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Answered patients' calls to determine how to assist.
- Measured and recorded patient height, weight and other vital signs.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
Caregiver/Medication Technician/Resident Care Supervisor
Tuscan Gardens
Venice, Fl
07.2021 - 09.2025
- Assisted patients with self-administered medications.
- Provided safe mobility support to help patients move around personal and public spaces.
- Engaged patients in meaningful conversation, socialization, and activity while providing personal care assistance.
- Supported clients with mental support and physical activities to accomplish quality of life and sustain needs.
- Recognized and reported abnormalities or changes in patients' health status to case manager.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Turned and positioned bedbound patients to prevent bedsores and maintain comfort levels.
- Monitored client vital signs, administered medications, and tracked behaviors to keep healthcare supervisor well-informed.
- Assisted clients with daily living needs to maintain self-esteem and general wellness.
- Built strong relationships with clients to deliver emotional support and companionship.
- Trained new employees.
- Assisted with dressing guidance, grooming, meal preparation, and medication reminders.
- Laundered items, changed sheets and made bed to keep patients' bedroom clean.
- Built and maintained rapport with clients and family members to facilitate trusting caregiver relationship.
- Supported daily hygiene needs of patients by assisting with bathing, dressing, dental care and personal grooming.
- Monitored clients' overall health and well-being and noted significant changes.
- Consulted with client care team to continually update care plans.
- Educated families about available resources for home health care services in the local community.
- Provided emotional support for clients who were experiencing depression or anxiety due to their illness or disability.
- Monitored vital signs and medication use, documenting variances, and concerning responses.
- Built strong and trusting rapport with clients and loved ones.
- Maintained clean and well-organized environment for client happiness and safety.
- Encouraged residents to participate in activities of daily living to enhance personal dignity.
- Followed care plan and directions to administer medications.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Contacted medical providers on behalf of clients to follow up on appointments.
- Maintained accurate records of services provided, changes in client condition, medications administered and other pertinent information.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Worked closely with clinical staff to support therapeutic and behavioral plans.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Helped clients get in and out of beds and wheelchairs.
- Administered prescribed medications on a timely basis following care plan instructions.
- Educated staff members regarding infection control protocols or best practices when caring for a particular type of illness or injury.
Caregiver/Lpn
Homewatch CareGiversInc
Sarasota, Florida
11.2023 - 05.2025
- Assisted clients with daily living activities to enhance comfort and independence.
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules and client needs.
- Monitored client health and reported changes to healthcare professionals promptly.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and organized environment for clients' well-being.
- Supported bathing, dressing and personal care needs.
- Performed light housekeeping tasks related to the client's care such as laundry and changing linens.
- Prepared meals according to dietary requirements and assisted with feeding when necessary.
- Provided companionship for elderly clients by engaging in conversation and participating in recreational activities.
- Encouraged independence while promoting self-care skills such as bathing, grooming and toileting needs.
- Laundered clothing and bedding to prevent infection.
- Assisted with ambulation by providing support during transfers from bed to chair or wheelchair.
- Followed safe lifting and transferring techniques to transport residents.
- Drove clients to shop for groceries, attend doctor appointments and run errands.
- Reported concerns to nurse supervisor to promote optimal care.
Medication Technician
Heartis Senior Living
Venice, Florida
04.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained confidentiality of patient health information at all times.
- Collected blood samples for laboratory testing when necessary.
- Assisted in the preparation and delivery of medications to patients.
- Verified expiration dates on all medications prior to dispensing them.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance from nurses and other staff members.
- Maintained accurate records of all medication administered to residents.
- Monitored vital signs before administering medications.
- Adhered to HIPAA regulations when handling confidential patient information.
- Disposed expired drugs according to regulatory standards.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals in order to provide comprehensive care for patients.
- Assisted with ordering, receiving, storing, preparing and delivering medications throughout the facility.
- Observed and reported any changes in patient condition or behavior associated with medications.
- Prevented spread of infection by consistent hand washing, universal precautions and special isolation procedures.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, including medication reminders.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the medication preparation area.
- Promoted clean and sanitary environment by maintaining department equipment.
- Monitored patients for adverse reactions to medications and reported findings to healthcare professionals.
- Researched medications to better understand properties and interactions with other drugs.
- Assisted with transferring residents in and out of wheelchairs and adaptive equipment.
Crew Member/Driver
Jet's Pizza
Port Charlotte, Fl
10.2018 - 09.2021
- Escalated problems or complaints to relevant supervisor or manager for resolution.
- Addressed guest needs, questions, or concerns to create optimum experience onboard.
- Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
- Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
- Provided excellent customer service by greeting customers and meeting quality expectations.
- Packaged menu items into bags or trays and placed drink orders into carriers.
- Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
- Stocked shelves to organize aisles in assigned department.
- Worked front counter and other areas.
- Accurately operated cash register to process customer payments.
- Filled out daily shift log to record amount of food prepared, used and leftover.
- Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
- Checked on dining areas frequently to clean up spills, wipe down tables and restock stations.
- Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
- Performed serving, cleaning and stocking to high standards and provided excellent customer satisfaction.
- Prepared salads and sandwiches for customers.
- Delivered food hot and fresh.
- Trained new employees.
- Answered customer phone call orders.
- Worked morning shift doing dough and produce prep.
- Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
Education
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Suncoast Technical College
North Port, FLHigh School Diploma -
Port Charlotte High School
Port Charlotte, FLSkills
- Written and verbal communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical thinking
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Vital signs monitoring
- Infection control
- Care plan development
- Patient education
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Emotional support
- Laboratory testing
- Confidentiality compliance
- Communication skills
- End-of-life care
- Patient hygiene assistance
- Patient mobility assistance
- Home healthcare
- Nursing ethics
- Pediatric nursing
- Geriatric nursing
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient triaging
- Patient care
- Educating families
- Pain management
- Empathetic and compassionate
- Clinical judgment
- Vital signs
- Licensed practical nurse
- Caregiving skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Counting narcotics
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Traveling
Languages
English
Timeline
LPN
Sarasota Memorial Hospital Urgent Care
10.2024 - Current
Medication Technician
Heartis Senior Living
04.2024 - 10.2024
Caregiver/Lpn
Homewatch CareGiversInc
11.2023 - 05.2025
Caregiver/Medication Technician/Resident Care Supervisor
Tuscan Gardens
07.2021 - 09.2025
Crew Member/Driver
Jet's Pizza
10.2018 - 09.2021
Licensed Practical Nurse -
Suncoast Technical College
High School Diploma -
Port Charlotte High School