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Watta Popps

Staten Island,NY

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

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Practical Nurse

Richmond Rehab Center
04.2018 - Current
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic and routine assessment tests.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Care
04.2022 - 01.2024
  • Enhanced patient care by performing comprehensive assessments and developing individualized care plans.
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Assisted physicians with diagnostic testing and procedural support for optimal treatment decisions.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
  • Reduced hospital readmissions by providing thorough discharge planning and follow-up care coordination.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance by adhering to infection control protocols and maintaining accurate documentation of patient data.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Streamlined nursing processes by implementing evidence-based practices that improved clinical workflow efficiency.
  • Maintained a safe and therapeutic environment for patients through effective risk assessment and crisis intervention strategies.
  • Provided compassionate palliative care for terminally ill patients while supporting their emotional needs during end-of-life stages.
  • Increased patient satisfaction scores by consistently delivering high-quality nursing care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Promoted a culture of teamwork through active participation in unit meetings, performance improvement initiatives, and collaborative problem-solving efforts.
  • Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
  • Delivered culturally competent care that respected diverse patient populations'' unique values, beliefs, and traditions.
  • Contributed to organizational success by participating in accreditation surveys, quality assurance programs, and ongoing staff education activities.
  • Managed various general office duties such as answering multiple telephone lines, completing insurance forms, and mailing monthly invoice statements to patients.
  • Developed and implemented individualized patient care plans.
  • Provided diagnosis information, treatment possibilities, disease management tips and wound care advice to patients, loved ones and caregivers.
  • Took samples to complete diagnostic test.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Talent4 Health
01.2021 - 09.2022

Administering Covid 19 vaccines

Looking up patient information in on database

Licensed Practical Nurse

HelpingU Home Care
07.2018 - 06.2020
  • Traveling to patients’ homes and managing their care plans according to physicians’ instructions.
  • Administering medication and insulin, and completing blood pressure, glucose, urine, and stool tests.
  • Inspecting wounds, changing dressings, and handling personal grooming and hygiene.
  • Testing for muscle weakness, bedsores, and any signs of infection.
  • Listening to the concerns of family members and answering their questions.
  • Educating caregivers and family on the aftercare or ongoing care of the patient.
  • Providing suggestions for improved healthcare to physicians and family members of the patient.
  • Monitoring patient recovery and compiling reports for the physician.
  • Keeping abreast of developments in healthcare and attending workshops and lectures as required.
  • Collaborating with doctors and other healthcare professionals to develop improved diets and healthcare plans for patients

Administers respiratory therapy treatments.

Suctioning Patient

Education

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Eastwick College
Ramsey, NJ

LPN License - Nursing

University Training Institute
Perth Amboy, NJ
01.2018

Skills

  • Pulse oximetry tracking
  • Emergency Response
  • Patient Intake
  • Health Education
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Family Communication
  • Physical Assessment

Timeline

Licensed Practical Nurse

Menorah Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing Care
04.2022 - 01.2024

Licensed Practical Nurse

Talent4 Health
01.2021 - 09.2022

Licensed Practical Nurse

HelpingU Home Care
07.2018 - 06.2020

Licensed Practical Nurse

Richmond Rehab Center
04.2018 - Current

Associate Degree In Nursing - Nursing

Eastwick College

LPN License - Nursing

University Training Institute
Watta Popps