Emily Medellin
Bethlehem
Summary
Dedicated LPN with a proven track record at St. Luke's University Health Network, excelling in medication administration and compassionate patient care. Skilled in vital signs monitoring and clinical documentation, I effectively collaborated with interdisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes and foster strong relationships with patients and families.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
LPN
Pyramid Healthcare
12.2024 - 08.2025
- 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.
- MAT administration and insurance approval
- Facilitated efficient communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers to promote continuity of care across settings.
LPN
St Lukes University Health Network
05.2021 - 11.2024
- Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
- Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure, and blood glucose levels.
- Managed time-sensitive tasks effectively under pressure while maintaining composure during critical situations or emergencies.
- Obtained patient vital signs and input/output measurements from inpatients.
- Performed routine evaluations of each patient's status, needs, and preferences.
- Adapted quickly to changing patient needs, adjusting care plans accordingly to ensure optimal outcomes in diverse clinical scenarios.
- Comforted and counseled patients and families throughout care process.
- Collaborated with interdisciplinary team of healthcare and social service providers to address patients' needs through effective intervention and care planning.
- Educated patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, and self-care management strategies.
CNA
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
03.2020 - 05.2021
- 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.
- Maintained confidentiality of patient information according to HIPAA guidelines while communicating effectively with team members about critical updates.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Utilized proper body mechanics and assistance devices when transferring patients, minimizing the risk of injury for both parties.
Education
Diploma - LPN
Penn State Lehigh Valley
Center Valley, PA12-2021
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Catholic High School
Bethlehem, PA06-2008
Skills
- Medication administration
- Direct patient care
- Vital signs monitoring
- HIPAA compliance
- Wound care
- Compassionate care
- Physical assessment
- Clinical documentation
- Clinical judgment
- Patient assessments
- Documentation accuracy
- Medication dispensing
- Infection control
- Family communication
- EMR / EHR
- Emergency response
- Patient relationship building
- Behavioral assessment
- Mental health support
- Trauma-informed care
- Verbal and written communication
- Medication reconciliation
Certification
- Licensed LPN - January 2022
- CPR-BLS
Timeline
LPN
Pyramid Healthcare
12.2024 - 08.2025
LPN
St Lukes University Health Network
05.2021 - 11.2024
CNA
Country Meadows Retirement Communities
03.2020 - 05.2021
Diploma - LPN
Penn State Lehigh Valley
High School Diploma -
Bethlehem Catholic High School
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