Virginia Duarte
Pawtucket,RI
Summary
Dynamic Licensed Practical Nurse with extensive experience at Bayada Pediatrics Home Care, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient support. Proven ability to enhance recovery outcomes through effective communication and advocacy, ensuring patient-centered care. Committed to maintaining HIPAA compliance while delivering exceptional direct patient care in diverse clinical settings.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
Warwick, RI
11.2025 - Current
- Educated patients and families on managing health to support adherence to treatment plans.
- Monitored vital signs, documenting changes to inform nursing interventions and patient assessments.
- Provided emotional support and companionship to enhance patient well-being.
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Administered medications and treatments according to established protocols and patient care plans.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waterview Villa
East Providence, RI
08.2025 - 11.2025
- Administered medications and treatments as prescribed by healthcare providers.
- Monitored patient vital signs, documenting changes to inform care adjustments.
- Supported patients and families through education on home care procedures, enhancing post-discharge outcomes.
- Enhanced patient recovery by providing compassionate care and closely monitoring vital signs.
- Advocated for patients' needs and preferences with healthcare providers, fostering patient-centered care.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Reviewed patient history to verify conditions and current medications.
- Delivered emotional support to patients and families during challenging times.
Education
Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute
Lincoln, RI01.2017
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- HIPAA compliance
- Compassionate care
- Mental health support
Timeline
Licensed Practical Nurse
Bayada Pediatrics Home Care
11.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Waterview Villa
08.2025 - 11.2025
Nursing
Lincoln Technical Institute