Wendy Omondi
Wind gap
Summary
Seeking an opportunity in a fast paced environment where helping people with their health needs is the top Priority.
Qualified hardworking LPN with solid background in providing patient care in various healthcare settings. Extensive hands-on experience in administering medications and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Demonstrated ability to handle high-stress situations with focus on patient safety and comfort.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Agency LPN
Intely Care
01.2021 - Current
- Contributed to the efficient functioning of nursing units by performing various administrative tasks, such as updating patient records or coordinating services with ancillary departments.
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure seamless continuity of care for patients during transitions between service providers or levels of care.
- Mentored new LPN hires during orientation process, sharing best practices for effective nursing care delivery.
- Provided compassionate care to patients and their families, offering emotional support and education on treatment plans and self-care management.
- Administered vaccinations according to schedule, safeguarding public health through preventive measures.
- Assisted physicians with medical procedures, ensuring proper preparation of patients and equipment for accurate results.
- Contributed to efficient clinic operations by managing supplies inventory and restocking when necessary.
- Developed strong rapport with both patients and their families through effective communication skills and empathetic care approach.
- Delivered high-quality nursing care across diverse settings such as long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, home health agencies, or outpatient clinics depending on agency placement needs.
- Facilitated smooth transitions of care between shifts by providing concise handoff reports to colleagues at shift changeovers.
- Promoted patient safety by adhering to infection control protocols, maintaining a clean environment, and reporting any concerns promptly.
- Recognized potential emergencies early through vigilant monitoring of patients'' conditions, initiating appropriate interventions as needed.
- Participated in continuing education opportunities to stay current on industry trends and maintain licensure requirements.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare team to develop and update individualized care plans for optimal patient outcomes.
- Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
- Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Administered controlled narcotics, inserted IVs, and performed catheterizations.
- Used aseptic techniques to provide sterilized wound care and dressing applications.
- Answered incoming phone calls from patients to provide basic assistance and triage medical concerns.
- Administered medications and injections to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Discovery Senior Living
12.2021 - 04.2023
- Assessed patients' temperature, pulse, and blood pressure and recorded in electronic medical records.
- Delegated tasks effectively, optimizing staff productivity and maintaining a well-organized nursing unit.
- Assembled and used equipment such as catheters, tracheotomy tubes, or oxygen suppliers to effectively manage patient care.
- Utilized critical thinking skills to make sound clinical decisions in high-pressure situations, minimizing risks and ensuring patient safety.
- Analyzed patient assessments and laboratory data to bring any issues to attention of physicians.
- Served as charge nurse, caring for patients with serious illnesses.
- Documented vitals and medical histories in patient charts when assessing patients and communicated patient information to physicians and other nurses for care continuity.
- Promoted continuity of care by thoroughly documenting shift-to-shift communication in nursing reports.
- Promoted patient independence by teaching self-care skills and explaining conditions and medications.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
Supervisor
Interprime Usa
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Demonstrated commitment to the organization''s core values, leading by example and fostering a culture of excellence.
Direct Support Staff
Resource for human development
08.2017 - 01.2019
- Assist individuals with their daily activities
- Efficient filing, charting, and documenting
- Administer medication and perform standard First Aid and CPR when needed
- Prepare healthy meals as well as maintain a clean environment for the individuals in supervised apartments and assist individuals with their grocery and personal items shopping
- Supervise individuals in their daily activities
- Improved client well-being by providing emotional support and fostering strong relationships.
- Ensure completion of daily goals as well as daily chores
- Appointment scheduling, took incoming calls and message
- Provided transportation assistance as needed, enabling clients to access appointments, resources, or recreational activities safely.
- Implemented behavior management strategies consistently, reducing incidents of negative behaviors among clients.
- Maintained professional boundaries while cultivating supportive connections with clients that fostered trust and stability in their lives.
Direct Care staff
Community Options Inc.
09.2014 - 04.2016
- Assisted consumers with their daily activities
- Efficient filing, charting, and documenting
- Administered medication and performed standard First Aid and CPR when needed
- Transported consumers to various appointments
- Prepared healthy meals as well as maintained a clean environment for the consumers
- Supervised consumers in their daily activities
- Ensured completion of daily goals as well as daily chores
- Appointment scheduling, transporting consumers to company events
Cashier/Beauty advisor
Walgreens
08.2013 - 07.2014
- Completed general customer service skills such as advising customers on suitable products
- Did sales and marketing for various makeup brands
- Cashier
- Shelf inventory
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Education
Middle School Certificate -
Kingsway Regional Middle School
Swedesboro, NJLPN license -
Lincoln Technical Institute
Allentown, PAADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
Austin, TX12-2026
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Bethlehem, PA01.2014
Skills
- Excellent people skills
- Problem-solving
- Motivating others
- Interaction skills
- Relationship-building skills
- Communication skills
- Verbal communication
- Written communication
- Computer skills
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Teamwork
- Organizational skills
- Multi-tasking
- Attention to detail
- Office equipment handling
- Filing
- Charting
- Documenting
- CPR certified
- First Aid certified
- Assisting with activities of daily living
- Preventing Abuse and Neglect
- Medication administration
- Catheter care
- Infection control
- Tracheostomy care
- Clinical judgment
- Care plan development
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Home healthcare
- Behavioral health
- IV therapy
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound care
- HIPAA compliance
- Physical assessment
- Immunization administration
- Breathing treatments
- EMR / EHR
- Transcribing orders
- Medical office administration
- Case management
- Pain management
- Quality assurance
- Documenting incidents
- PA licensed practical nurse
- Medical records security
- HIPAA protocols
Other Training And Exposures
- Medication administration
- First Aid and CPR
- Preventing Abuse and Neglect
- HIPAA
- Avatar
- Crisis Management
- Defensive Driving
- Airborne Diseases
- OSHA Blood borne Pathogens
- Prevention of fraud, waste, and abuse
- Dealing with stress & anxiety
- Working with the aging population
- Documentation
Related Experience
- Resource for Human Development, Bethlehem, PA, Direct Support Staff, 08/2017, 12/2019, Assist individuals with their daily activities, Efficient filing, charting, and documenting, Administer medication and perform standard First Aid and CPR when needed, Transport consumers to various medical appointments, Prepare healthy meals as well as maintain a clean environment for the individuals in supervised apartments and assist individuals with their grocery and personal items shopping, Supervise individuals in their daily activities, Ensure completion of daily goals as well as daily chores, Appointment scheduling, took incoming calls and messages
- Community Options Inc., Allentown, PA, Direct Care Staff, 09/2014, 04/2016, Assisted consumers with their daily activities, Efficient filing, charting, and documenting, Administered medication and performed standard First Aid and CPR when needed, Transported consumers to various appointments, Prepared healthy meals as well as maintained a clean environment for the consumers, Supervised consumers in their daily activities, Ensured completion of daily goals as well as daily chores, Appointment scheduling, transporting consumers to company events
- Walgreens, Bethlehem, PA, Cashier/Beauty Advisor, 08/2013, 07/2014, Completed general customer service skills such as advising customers on suitable products., Did sales and marketing for various makeup brands, Cashier, Shelf inventory
Certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - American Heart Association.
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - PA Board of Nursing.
- First Aid Certification
- CPR/AED Certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Swahili
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Discovery Senior Living
12.2021 - 04.2023
Agency LPN
Intely Care
01.2021 - Current
Supervisor
Interprime Usa
11.2019 - 12.2021
Direct Support Staff
Resource for human development
08.2017 - 01.2019
Direct Care staff
Community Options Inc.
09.2014 - 04.2016
Cashier/Beauty advisor
Walgreens
08.2013 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Middle School Certificate -
Kingsway Regional Middle School
LPN license -
Lincoln Technical Institute
ADN - Nursing
Galen College of Nursing
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