Yvette Howard
Poughkeepsie,NY
Summary
Compassionate Registered Nurse with practical nursing experience in geriatric and long-term care. Expertise in medication administration, patient assessment, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. Committed to delivering safe, high-quality care while advocating for patient needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Meadows at Brookemeade
Rhinebeck, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications according to physician orders and care plans.
- Monitored patient vital signs and reported significant changes to the medical team.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care.
- Provided emotional support and comfort to patients during difficult times.
- Monitored vital signs, administered injections, and provided assistance with medical procedures.
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Homecare
New City, New York
09.2025 - Current
- Administered medications according to physician orders and care plans.
- Maintained a safe environment for all patients by adhering to infection control policies and procedures.
- Documented patient progress notes accurately and efficiently in the electronic medical record system.
- Administered medications and treatments, monitoring patients for reactions and side effects.
- Adhered to infection control procedures to facilitate safe, clean a safe, clean patient environment.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meadows at Brookmeade
Rhinebeck, NY
08.2022 - Current
- Delivered direct patient care including assessments, vital signs monitoring, and wound management to geriatric and long-term care residents.
- Administered medications and immunizations in strict compliance with safety protocols.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans, improving patient satisfaction and outcomes.
- Trained and mentored new staff and CNA team members to ensure high-quality care standards.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadows at Brookmeade
Rhinebeck, NY
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Delivered daily living support, ensuring patient comfort and dignity through feeding, hygiene assistance, and mobility care for those with complex conditions like Parkinson's, dementia, and diabetes.
- Monitored vital signs and communicated changes in patient conditions to nursing staff, facilitating timely interventions.
- Provided compassionate, personalized care to enhance patient comfort and dignity.
Education
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jersey College
Teterboro, NJ08-2025
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate -
Dutchess BOCES
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2022
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
Poughkeepsie, NY06-2011
Bachelor of Science -
William Paterson University of New Jersey
Wayne, NJ06-2026
Skills
- Patient assessment
- Clinical judgment
- Medication administration
- IV therapy
- Wound care
- Infection control
- Vital signs monitoring
- Vital signs interpretation
- Patient care
- Geriatric care
- Long-term care
- Electronic medical records
- Documentation
- HIPAA compliance
- Patient advocacy
- Emotional support
Certification
- Registered Nurse (RN), New York 09/2025
- Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), New York 08/2022
- BLS Certified
Accomplishments
- National honors society 2022
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Meadows at Brookemeade
09.2025 - Current
Registered Nurse
Sunshine Homecare
09.2025 - Current
Licensed Practical Nurse
Meadows at Brookmeade
08.2022 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
Meadows at Brookmeade
11.2021 - 08.2022
Associate Degree in Nursing -
Jersey College
Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN) Certificate -
Dutchess BOCES
High School Diploma -
Poughkeepsie High School
Bachelor of Science -
William Paterson University of New Jersey