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Ann Kalinowski

Erie

Summary

Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at Millcreek Hospital, enhancing patient outcomes through precise medication administration and compassionate care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and effective family communication, I excel in fostering teamwork and mentoring new staff to elevate care standards. Committed to continuous quality improvement in healthcare delivery.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

LPN

Millcreek Hospital
01.2008 - 03.2012
  • Improved patient outcomes by administering medications, monitoring vital signs, and documenting relevant information.
  • Cared for wounds, provided treatments, and assisted with procedures.
  • Assisted with admissions, appointments, transfers, and discharges.
  • Collaborated with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure continuous quality improvement in patient care delivery.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Demonstrated excellent technical skills in wound dressing changes, IV therapy administration, catheter insertion, and other routine nursing procedures.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
  • Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
  • Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
  • Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
  • Mentored new nursing staff to enhance professional development opportunities within the team dynamic.
  • Monitored, tracked, and conveyed important patient information to healthcare staff to help optimize treatment planning and care delivery.
  • Did patient checks in mental health.

CNA

Millcreek Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2010
  • Assisted patients with daily living activities, promoting independence and dignity.
  • Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure, and blood sugar levels.
  • Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing, and teeth brushing.
  • Enhanced patient satisfaction by providing compassionate and attentive care.
  • Did rounds to check patients in mental health

Education

GED -

HarborCreek High School
Harborcreek, PA

No Degree - CNA

HVA
Erie, PA
02-1999

LPN Nursing - LPN Nursing

Mercyhurst University
Erie, PA
11-2016

No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding

Miller-Motte Technical College
NC
03-2025

Skills

  • Medication administration
  • Direct patient care
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • HIPAA compliance
  • Patient assessments
  • Vital signs
  • Clinical judgment
  • Documentation accuracy
  • Medication dispensing
  • Immunization administration
  • Family communication
  • Documenting intake

Timeline

CNA

Millcreek Hospital
03.2008 - 03.2010

LPN

Millcreek Hospital
01.2008 - 03.2012

GED -

HarborCreek High School

No Degree - CNA

HVA

LPN Nursing - LPN Nursing

Mercyhurst University

No Degree - Medical Billing And Coding

Miller-Motte Technical College

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