Clarissa Cruz, Lpn
Allentown
Summary
License Practical Nurse seeking a challenging and responsible position in the nursing field to expand my knowledge and experience while using my current skill set and experiences to positively affect the lives of others.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN Charge Nurse
Phoebe Nursing Home
02.2025 - Current
- 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.
- Provided compassionate end-of-life care, supporting patients and their families through difficult times.
- 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.
- Managed complex wound care cases, applying advanced knowledge of wound healing principles to achieve optimal results.
- Developed strong relationships with patients'' families, keeping them informed of progress reports and collaborating on decisions regarding their loved ones'' healthcare plans.
- Assisted physicians during procedures, demonstrating strong clinical knowledge and attention to detail for successful outcomes.
- Maintained accurate medical records in accordance with established protocols, ensuring confidentiality of sensitive information at all times.
- Managed daily staff assignments and patient scheduling to guarantee clinic coverage and flow.
LPN School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
- Implemented infection control measures diligently, minimizing the risk of contamination in the home setting.
- Enhanced patients'' quality of life by providing compassionate and empathetic private duty nursing services.
- Assisted patients with activities of daily living, promoting independence and dignity in their own homes.
- Administered medications accurately, ensuring the proper dosage and timing for optimal treatment effectiveness.
- Educated patients on managing chronic conditions, empowering them to take control of their own health.
- Participated in ongoing continuing education opportunities to stay current on best practices in private duty nursing.
LPN Charge Nurse
Delta-T Group, Inc.
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor
- Collaborated with a multidisciplinary team to implement effective treatment plans for a variety of acute and chronic illnesses
- Kept track of patient information from interviews about symptoms, medications, and previous treatment
- Administered oral medications, intramuscular injections, and intravenous fluids to help patients with their symptoms
- Took the temperature, pulse, and blood pressure of patients and recorded them in their electronic medical records
LPN
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Administration of medications and treatments
- Kept track of patient vitals, behaviors, and conditions, as well as communicating any concerns to my supervisor
- Explained diagnoses, treatment options, and procedures to patients and loved ones in a clear and thorough manner, checking in to ensure understanding
- Assisted patients with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and eating
- Worked with RN evaluating the outcomes of care plans and implementing or adjusting interventions as needed
- Reported on patients’ status and delegated nurse assignments to achieve the best results
LPN
Phoebe Allentown
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Documented patient vitals, behaviors and conditions and communicated concerns to Providers
- Responded to patient requests with appropriate clinical and personal assistance
- Gathered patient data, cleaned wounds and treatments
- Administered Medication, fallow Dr Order and update any changes provided by Doctor
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
08.2019 - 08.2020
- License Practical Nuing School
Home Health Caregiver
CareGivers America
04.2016 - 08.2019
- Supported patients with limited physical skills to help with ADLs: bathing, dressing, grooming, ambulating and feeding
- Helped patients safely transition between sleeping surfaces and mobility assistance such as wheelchairs by providing consistent support
- Monitored progress and documented any status changes accordingly
Education
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
Bethlehem, PA01.2020
Introductory Coursework in Health Care - Health Care
Penn Foster
Scranton, PA01.2019
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
Bethlehem, PA01.2017
Skills
- Pre- and post-surgical
- Proper catheter insertion/removal
- Hospice and palliative care
- Physical assessments
- Medication administration
- Vital signs monitoring
- Medical documentation
- Geriatric nursing
- Infection control
- Catheter care
- Diabetes management
- End-of-life care
- Rehabilitation nursing
- Post operative care
- Gastrointestinal care
- Home healthcare
- Patient documention
- Lab specimen collection
- Wound care
- Vital signs
- HIPAA compliance
- Clinical documentation
- Patient assessments
Certification
- License Practical Nurse in the state of Pennsylvania
- Certified Nurse Assistant, State of Pennsylvania
- CPR certified through American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification2020 to present.
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE
- Country Meadows and Gracedale Nursing home
- Provided patient care under LPN supervision
- Maintained confidentiality of multiple patient information
- Maintained patient files and documented patient care
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
LPN Charge Nurse
Phoebe Nursing Home
02.2025 - Current
LPN School Nurse
Maxim Healthcare
01.2024 - Current
LPN Charge Nurse
Delta-T Group, Inc.
02.2023 - 02.2025
LPN
Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services
06.2021 - 06.2023
LPN
Phoebe Allentown
01.2021 - 06.2021
Nursing Clinical Student Practical Nurse
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
08.2019 - 08.2020
Home Health Caregiver
CareGivers America
04.2016 - 08.2019
License Practical Nurse - Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
Introductory Coursework in Health Care - Health Care
Penn Foster
Certified Nurse Assistant - Nursing
Falcon Institute of Health and Science
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