Aaren Acre
New Kensington
Summary
Dedicated Licensed Nursing Professional with a broad range of experience in direct and indirect patient care, healthcare administration, and patient education. Highly skilled in developing and adapting individualized plans of care, patient advocacy, and relationship building. Seeking to leverage background and experience to secure nursing position with forward-thinking employer.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
2014
2014
years of post-secondary education
Work History
LPN Field Nurse
Belair health and rehab
Lower Burrell
10.2015 - Current
- Conducted patient assessments and documented health status in electronic records.
- Administered medications and monitored patient reactions to treatments.
- Collaborated with healthcare teams to develop individualized care plans.
- Performed wound care and assisted with daily living activities for patients.
- Monitored vital signs such as temperature, pulse rate, blood pressure, respiration rate, oxygen saturation levels.
- Controlled infection through proper hand hygiene practices before and after contact with a patient.
- Assessed and evaluated patient needs, developed and implemented nursing care plans, and monitored progress.
- Maintained accurate documentation of patient records using electronic medical record systems.
- Maintained accurate patient charts and documented vitals, medical histories, medications and changes in health, including reactions to medications and treatment.
- Provided direct patient care including wound management, medication administration, IV therapy, assessments, and treatments.
- Educated and counseled patients and caregivers on medication usage, disease management and diagnoses.
- Administered prescribed medications following established protocols while monitoring for adverse reactions or side effects.
- Evaluated laboratory results and other diagnostic studies to determine diagnosis or plan of care for each patient.
- Delivered quality direct and indirect patient care to meet psychosocial, physical and general care goals, assisting patients with activities of daily living and encouraging independence.
- Notified physicians and other personnel of changes in patients' conditions.
- Provided attentive healthcare to sick, disabled and injured patients.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Assembled and used catheters, tracheotomy tubes or oxygen suppliers.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Answered patient calls, identified issues, and determined how best to provide assistance within parameters established by facility and supervisor.
- Worked with social workers, physical therapists and speech therapists to assess patient needs, plan and adjust plans of care and actualize nursing interventions to promote and restore patient health.
- Delivered high-quality direct and indirect nursing care to patients.
LPN Charge Nurse
Consulant
Cheswick
12.2011 - 11.2014
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure quality patient care and compliance with regulations.
- Managed patient admissions and discharges efficiently within the healthcare facility.
- Coordinated medication administration and monitored patient responses to treatments.
- Trained new staff on procedures, protocols, and safety standards in the clinic.
- Conducted assessments to evaluate patient health status and develop care plans.
- Administered medications in accordance with policies and legal limitations.
- Documented patient information accurately in electronic health records systems daily.
- Assessed patients' health conditions and monitored changes in their condition.
- Ensured all safety protocols were followed during patient care.
- Documented adverse patient reactions to medications and reported findings to supervisors.
- Provided patient care plans, treatments, and medications according to physicians' orders.
- Carried out physician orders accurately while adhering to hospital policies and procedures.
- Monitored medication administration for accuracy, compliance, and effectiveness of treatment plan.
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Schenley Gardens
Oakland
07.2008 - 11.2010
- Supervised nursing staff to ensure compliance with healthcare regulations.
- Coordinated patient care plans in collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Managed staff scheduling to optimize nursing coverage and efficiency.
- Monitored patient assessments and documented changes in conditions accurately.
- Facilitated communication between healthcare providers and patients' families.
- Implemented best practices for infection control within the facility.
- Ensured that all staff members were properly trained in the use of medical equipment and protocols.
- Collaborated with physicians to evaluate patient progress and determine necessary changes in care or medication regimens.
- Supervised the administration of medications according to established guidelines.
- Maintained accurate records of patient visits, treatments, medications, test results.
- Provided guidance to nurses, LPNs, and other healthcare personnel regarding patient care policies and procedures.
- Managed scheduling of nursing staff to ensure adequate staffing levels at all times.
- Received and investigated complaints from families, patients and clinical staff, devising solutions to multifaceted challenges.
- Applied clinical judgment and comprehensive knowledge of facility policies to assist floor nurses with patient care decisions.
- Observed nurse administration of oral, intramuscular, and IV medications to patients as prescribed, monitoring responses for adverse reactions.
- Administered medications and therapies in accordance with physicians orders.
- Charted changes in patient conditions and discussed concerns with supervising healthcare provider.
- Took temperatures or blood pressures, dressed wounds and provided other basic patient care or treatments.
- Worked as part of healthcare team to assess patient needs, plan and modify care and implement interventions.
Administrator Assistant
Assisted Living Concepts
New Kensington
09.2001 - 06.2008
- Managed daily schedules and appointments for office staff.
- Assisted in organizing company events and meetings.
- Handled correspondence and communication with clients and vendors.
- Maintained filing systems for documents and records management.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies and inventory management.
- Greeted visitors warmly upon arrival and provided general assistance as requested.
- Processed invoices in accordance with company accounting procedures.
- Assisted with special projects as assigned by management team members.
- Created spreadsheets to track expenses associated with departmental budgeting requirements.
- Acted as liaison between management team members and other departments within the organization.
- Scheduled and managed appointments for executive staff, ensuring efficient use of time.
- Managed calendar events for key stakeholders across multiple locations.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Wccc
New Kensington, Pa 08.1997 - 05.2012
Nursing
Lenape
Kittanning, PA 08.2006 - 05.2008
Burrell Highschool
Lower Burrell, PaSkills
- Patient assessment
- Medication administration
- Wound care
- Electronic health records
- Patient education
- Critical thinking
- Effective communication
- Time management
- Staff training
- Vital signs monitoring
- Nursing documentation
Timeline
LPN Field Nurse
Belair health and rehab
10.2015 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Consulant
12.2011 - 11.2014
LPN Nursing Supervisor
Schenley Gardens
07.2008 - 11.2010
Nursing
Lenape
08.2006 - 05.2008
Administrator Assistant
Assisted Living Concepts
09.2001 - 06.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration And Management
Wccc
08.1997 - 05.2012
Burrell Highschool